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Tourists throng the Old Town of Dubrovnik, in southern Croatia. The nation is facing rising rents driven by holiday lets to visitors that create a housing shortage. Photo: Getty Images
Tourism

Croatia the latest tourist-trap nation to mull short-term rental controls

With rents rising and a housing shortage, Croatia is taking steps to tax short-term holiday lets. Meanwhile, sustainable tourism gets a push.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sports minister pledges ‘any assistance’ Hong Kong athletes need in Paris

Wimbledon

Sun continues to rise at Wimbledon, where Emma Raducanu awaits in fourth round

Euro 2024

Defence key to misfiring France’s run to last 8 at Euro 2024

Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders.

France forward Kylian Mbappe reacts after missing against Poland in the group stage at Euro 2024. Photo: AFP
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Underdogs China will not be bullied by World Cup rivals, vows coach

China face uphill battle to get through next qualifying stage, but head coach Branko Ivankovic says side ‘has quality’ to compete with best.

China-EU relations

Chinese migrants smuggled into Italy in luxury cars and exploited, police say

The victims crossed the border posing as well-dressed Asian nationals in expensive vehicles, and were later treated like slaves.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Indian FA accuses sacked coach Stimac of using astrologer to select players

Ex-Croatia defender would not be the first manager to face accusations of allowing his beliefs to influence his team selection.

India’s FA has suggested former manager Igor Stimac used an astrologer to help with team selections. Photo: AFP
Euro 2024

Zaccagni rescues Italy with last-gasp goal leaving Croatia in Euro 2024 limbo

Italy progress in second place behind winners Spain with 1-1 draw against Croatia and will face Switzerland in the last 16.

Euro 2024

Last-gasp Fullkrug goal rescues top spot for Euro 2024 hosts Germany

Result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last-16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with holders Italy or 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia.

Euro 2024

Spain impress again at Euro 2024 but get helping hand from Italy to reach last 16

Spanish could have had the match won before Italy suffer stroke of misfortune in the tournament’s biggest match to date.

Italy (in white) are outnumbered on a night when Spain gave a statement of intent. Photo: EPA-EFE
Euro 2024

Serbia’s belief hailed by Stojkovic after late Euro 2024 goal shatters Slovenia

‘We do not give up,’ manager Dragan Stojkovic says, praising persistent attacks that earned a last-gasp equaliser, keeping Serbia’s tournament hopes alive.

Serbia’s Luka Jovic celebrates his goal in Munich, which snatched his side a point. Photo: AP
Euro 2024

Germany through, Scotland still alive as Croatia, Albania play thrilling draw

A round-up of all the action from day six, which produced our first last-16 entrant and more last-minute drama in which an Albania midfielder went from villain to hero.

Euro 2024

Ruiz ready to play starring role again for Spain in crunch Euro tie against Italy

Coach Luis de la Fuente is hoping for more of the same from his ‘fantastic’ Paris Saint-Germain playmaker, who was outstanding in the win over Croatia.

European Union

EU leaders see top jobs deal returning von der Leyen by end June

Consensus builds that Ursula von der Leyen would get a second term, other top EU jobs go to Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

How China can reach 2026 Fifa World Cup, according to football commentator Zhan

The national team scraped into the next round of Asian qualifying after Singapore did them a favour, but Zhan sees cause for optimism.

China players thank spectators after their narrow defeat by South Korea in Seoul last week. Photo: Xinhua
Euro 2024

England start Euro 2024 aiming to dispel defensive doubts against tricky Serbia

After a few near-misses, the expectations on Gareth Southgate’s men are high – but a shaky defence could nullify his team’s attacking threats.

Euro 2024

Italy concede record early goal but bounce back to beat Albania in opening game

Holders suffered worst-possible start but first-half recovery ensured they started their bid to retain their crown with victory.

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Euro 2024

Slick Spain hammer Croatia at Euro 2024 as Barcelona’s Yamal, 16, makes history

Three-time European champions dismantle disappointing Croatia in Berlin, with Lamine Yamal providing an assist.

Alvaro Morata celebrates after opening the scoring during Spain’s victory over Croatia at Euro 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Euro 2024

Moment of truth for revamped Italy as Euros title defence begins against Albania

Holders and four-time world champions are quietly confident despite missing out on the last World Cup and starting in a tough group that also includes Spain and Croatia.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong striker Udebuluzor a transfer target for clubs in China, MLS on free

The 20-year-old’s contract with German club Ingolstadt 04 expires on June 30 and he is likely to move on after he told the Post in March he was in a ‘toxic relationship’ with the German club.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China promise aggressive approach in vital World Cup qualifier against Thailand

Branko Ivankovic’s team, missing four key men, have a three-point lead over Thailand, but will face leaders South Korea in final match, while the Thais will be expected to beat Singapore.

China head coach Branko Ivankovic (second from left) oversees a training session in preparation for the World Cup Asian zone qualifier against Thailand on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Euro 2024

Italy, unfancied after World Cup shocker, look to retain trophy at Euro 2024

Holders dipped after winning last Euros and failed to reach Qatar, but boss Roberto Mancini has since left for Saudi Arabia with Luciano Spalletti taking over.

Italy go to Germany as Euros holders but not among the favourites for the tournament. Photo: Reuters
Uefa

Three-time Euros winners Spain aiming to return to glory amid federation scandal

Corruption investigation and an unsolicited kiss at the Women’s World Cup final have rocked the RFEF, while on the pitch, La Roja have barely threatened latter stages since winning back-to-back tournaments in 2012.

Uefa

Euro 2024 fixtures, results, tables, how to watch and all you need to know

Month-long European tournament taking place mainly in the early hours of the morning for Hongkongers, with France and England starting among the favourites.

Uefa

Euro 2024 blow for Italy as defender Scalvini is ruled out with torn ACL

Scalvini suffered injury in final match of campaign against Fiorentina and is the second defender after Francesco Acerbi to be ruled out of the tournament.

Italy will be without defender Giorgio Scalvini at Euro 2024 after he suffered an ACL tear with Atalanta. Photo: Reuters
Boxing

Zhang knocks out Wilder in heavyweight clash, eyes shot at Parker’s interim title

Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei sends American Deontay Wilder crashing to canvas in fifth round of final fight on 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia.

Zhang Zhilei (right) connects with a right during his fight with Deontay Wilder at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Ranieri retires from club management, Giroud to end France career after Euros

Former Leicester City boss will still be open to international roles, while Giroud will finish his Les Bleus career after Germany.

Millionaires and billionaires

9 of the largest yachts owned by tech billionaires, ranked

From Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to Oracle’s Larry Ellison and ex Google CEO Eric Schmidt, these CEOs’ extravagant superyachts are among the biggest at sea – and have all the amenities possible

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Croatia
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Croatia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Zagreb
Head of State
President Zoran Milanović
Head of Government
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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