croatia | ABS-CBN News

Croatia switches to euro, enters borderless Europe club

Lajla Veselica, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 01 11:42 AM

Croatia on Sunday switched to the euro and entered Europe's passport-free zone -- two major milestones for the country after joining the EU nearly a decade ago. Read more »

Croatia set to enter euro, borderless Europe club

Lajla Veselica, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 31 04:33 PM

Croatia was counting the last hours Saturday before switching to the euro and entering Europe's passport-free zone -- two milestone steps for the country since joining the EU nearly a decade ago. Read more »

Croatia beats Morocco to finish third at World Cup

Martyn Wood, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 18 08:21 AM

Croatia defeated Morocco, 2-1, in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday, with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 14, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 11:30 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Argentina delirious as Messi inspires run to World Cup final

Daniel MEROLLA, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 14 11:52 AM

Argentines broke out into song and celebrations after the country's hero Lionel Messi inspired the team to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in Qatar on Tuesday. Read more »

Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina into World Cup final

Simon EVANS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 14 10:29 AM

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years. Read more »

Modric, Croatia stand between Messi and World Cup final

Andy SCOTT, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 12 11:35 AM

Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup dream remains alive but a Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shoot-out to reach semi-finals

Andy Scott, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 10 08:08 AM

Croatia stunned favorites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Neymar equals legend Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 10 02:02 AM

The forward fired home from close range in extra time to put Brazil ahead and match Pele's tally, achieved between 1957 and 1971. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 9, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 11:55 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Fans hyped for Croatia vs Brazil in World Cup

Georgi Licovski, EPA-EFE
Posted at Dec 09 11:30 PM

Fans of Croatia cheer prior to the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter final soccer match against Brazil at Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Friday. Read more »

Croatia reach World Cup quarters with shoot-out victory over Japan

Terry Daley, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 06 02:29 AM

Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in their last-16 clash on Monday. Read more »

Football: Belgium sent packing from World Cup as Croatia, Morocco progress

John Weaver, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 02 03:02 PM

Belgium's star-studded team crashed out of the World Cup on Thursday after a goalless draw with 2018 finalists Croatia, who qualified for the last 16 along with Morocco. Read more »

Tennis: Canada make Davis Cup quarter-finals

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 18 09:51 AM

Canada clinched their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Saturday thanks to Felix Auger-Aliassime's win in singles. Read more »

Lacking tourism workers, Croatia recruits abroad

Lajla Veselica, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 15 05:18 PM

Faced with a chronic shortage of tourism workers, Croatia is recruiting people in neighboring Balkan countries and as far as Asia to fill the gap. Read more »

Nuclear war fears spark iodine panic buying in Croatia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 04 10:24 AM

According to the WHO, potassium iodide tablets are recommended for certain groups to prevent the development of thyroid cancer after a nuclear attack. Read more »

LOOK: 'Miracle' dog helps save injured hiker in Croatia

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 05 12:04 PM

A dog saved a hiker injured in the Croatian mountains by lying on top of him for 13 hours until they were rescued, local media reported. Read more »

Tennis: Russia beat Croatia to win third Davis Cup

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 06 09:47 AM

Russia claimed a third Davis Cup title on Sunday after Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev both won their singles matches to defeat Croatia. Read more »

Tennis: It's Russia vs. Croatia in Davis Cup final

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 05 09:14 AM

Daniil Medvedev sealed Russia's place in the Davis Cup final, where they will clash with Croatia. Read more »

Djokovic season over as Serbia beaten in Davis Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 07:44 AM

Novak Djokovic's dream of adding a second Davis Cup to his 20 Grand Slam titles was shattered on Friday when Serbia were defeated by Croatia. Read more »