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21-year-old who founded his own country receives award from the United Nations
A Brit who declared himself president of his own country after claiming land in the Balkans has now received an award - from the United Nations.
Divers discover mysterious 2,400-year-old shipwreck full of ancient artifacts
The shipwreck was found at a depth of between 128 and 144 feet underwater, officials said, and its cargo was made up of hundreds of "pointed-bottom commercial amphorae."
Insane bodycam footage shows flames surrounding heroic firefighters battling raging Croatia wildfire
A firefighter's bodycam captures a dramatic rescue operation from inside a fast-moving wildfire near Omis, Croatia.
Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures 36
Hot weather and drought that scientists link to climate change have created ideal conditions for wildfires across Europe this summer, especially in France, Spain and Greece.
Vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways.
Kids abducted by doomsday mom then abandoned at Croatian orphanage return home
"WE ARE TAKING THE KIDS HOME!" the elated father wrote.
Doomsday mom who allegedly abducted her children is arrested after kids found in Croatian orphanage
Elleshia Anne Seymour, 35, was arrested in Croatia, almost two months after she allegedly absconded with the children while convinced the world was ending.
Utah mom who allegedly abducted her kids to Europe left behind a sinister ‘to-do’ list
The deranged Utah mom who allegedly kidnapped her four young children and absconded to Europe with them, believing the “end times” were coming left a peculiar “to-do list."
Warriors found stacked in ancient well reveal violent battlefield defeat: archaeologists
The corpses have been linked to a bloody battle from 260 AD.
Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’
Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a less than 125-acre sliver of forest along the Danube River.
Toddler dies after ‘slipping’ from dad’s arms on water slide
The tragic accident took place at a water park called Aquagan, in Croatia, on Tuesday afternoon.
Workers discover 18th-century vessel in medieval ‘Game of Thrones’ city
Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat.
Croatian right-wing singer and fans perform pro-Nazi salute at concert
A hugely popular right-wing Croatian singer and hundreds of thousands of his fans performed a pro-Nazi World War II salute at a massive concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism.
Forget Italy: Head east to Croatia and Istria
Italians are sick of tourists. No, really -- they are tired of American summer visitors who travel en masse to their boot-shaped country and disrupt their lives with our enthusiasm. ...
Priceless discovery from Ancient Rome found underneath a small town hall
An earthquake uncovered the stunning find.
Forget Spain, Italy and Greece: This is Europe’s No. 1 travel destination for 2025
Europe has a new hot travel destination -- and it's not Spain, Italy or Greece.
Teenager fatally stabs a 7-year-old, wounds a teacher and 3 more children in a Croatian school
A knife-wielding teenager walked into a school in Croatia’s capital on Friday, stabbed a 7-year-old girl to death and wounded three more children and their teacher.
‘Never seen that’: Picture of forbidden plane seat baffles passengers
A picture of a forbidden plane seat has attracted huge attention online after a baffled passenger took to Facebook to ask why the seat next to him was mysteriously off...
I lived ‘Below Deck’ on a luxury yacht — here’s what you need to know
Tahiti, St. Thomas and the French Riviera — I’ve yachted in all of these exotic locales, albeit from the comfort of my couch. And, millions of Americans are in the...
Croatia battles more than 100 wildfires in 24 hours as heat wave ravages country
Firefighters across southeastern Europe are facing tough conditions as drought and heat exacerbate the danger.
