Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Zagreb has become the first city in Europe to launch a commercial robotaxi service, operated by the Croatian company Verne, a subsidiary of Rimac Automobili. The service marks a significant milestone in European urban mobility and positions Zagreb as a leader in autonomous vehicle technology .
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has emphasized the need for tourism price competitiveness in Croatia, citing concerns over rising costs that could impact the sector’s growth. Despite a strong pre-season and positive results during the May Day holidays, Plenković highlighted the importance of maintaining affordability to sustain Croatia’s tourism industry .
Croatia’s poverty risk remains a concern within the EU, with 20% of the EU population at risk of poverty or social exclusion. While the article does not specify Croatia’s exact standing, it underscores the broader challenge of economic inequality in the country and across Europe .
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euronews · 13 days ago
Low-Cost Flights within Europe: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, and others on the Old Continent, you can continue to travel to Europe on a budget thanks to the many low-cost airlines that cover the entire continent. …#travel #lowcostflights #europe
mastodon bot · 13 days ago
Whos European — and whos not? Were talking identity this week on EU Confidential — in more ways than one. First, host Sarah Wheaton sits down with Theresa Kuhn, professor of European studies at the University of Amsterdam, who has led a major research project tracking how European identity has evolved across the continent over the past five decades. At a […]
politico.eu · 13 days ago
Plenković Advocates for Tourism Price Competitiveness May the 8th, 2026 – Prices in Croatia have been a burning topic for a long time now, and though the pre-season has been good, Plenković himself has advocated for tourism price competitiveness. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sinisa Malus writes, the results of the May Day holidays, as well as the first four months of 2026, show ... Read more The post Plenković Advocates for Tourism Price Competitiveness appeared first on Total Croatia.
total croatia news · 13 days ago
Every 5th EU Resident Lives at Risk of Poverty – How Does Croatia Stand? May the 8th, 2026 – According to the latest research, every 5th EU resident is at risk of falling below the poverty line, but whats the situation in Croatia? As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, over 20 percent of the population in EU countries lives at risk of poverty or social exclusion, and the rate is approximately ... Read more The post Every 5th EU Resident Lives at Risk of Poverty – How Does Croatia Stand? appeared first on Total Croatia.
total croatia news · 13 days ago
Europes First Commercial Robotaxi Service Rolls Out in Zagreb May the 8th, 2026 – Early last month, news about Zagreb becoming the first city in Europe to operate a commercial robotaxi service broke. Heres all you need to know. Zagreb has officially become the first city in Europe to operate a commercial robotaxi service. The Croatian company Verne (part of the constantly expanding Rimac ... Read more The post Europes First Commercial Robotaxi Service Rolls Out in Zagreb appeared first on Total Croatia.
total croatia news · 13 days ago
97.7 of Greek Food Products Meet EU Safety Standards, New Data Shows Greece recorded a 97.7 compliance rate in pesticide residue checks on plant-based food products in March 2026, according to data from the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Authorities analyzed 311 samples as part of the countrys official monitoring program for pesticide residues. The results showed that the vast majority of products met the […]
greek reporter · 13 days ago
The EUs leadership is now on a precipice. Our push for digital sovereignty was driven by concern that the US Cloud Act might give the US administration access to US-owned data centres in Europe. Yet, today the European Commission is considering a deal with the US authorities to share the personal data of European citizens in exchange for the continuation of visa-waiver scheme. This is not diplomatic negotiation; it is a fundamental test of Europes backbone. If digital sovereignty is to mean anything, declarations and investment arent enough. It must be a reality in practice.The illusion of reciprocityThe European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has been clear in arguing that the European Commission should refuse this deal because the agreement is not truly reciprocal.In the world of international diplomacy, a deal implies a fair exchange. But under the framework being discussed, European citizens data would flow toward US law enforcement and intelligence agencies without equivalent protections or access for Europeans in return.When we talk about sharing data with US authorities, we are talking about the intimate details of European lives being subjected to a legal system that does not recognise the values and protections of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. #USA #DataSharing #Privacy #DataProtection
mastodon bot · 13 days ago
Europe Water downs AI Act Regulations Ahead of EnforcementEuropes AI Act regulations just got a major update, with lawmakers agreeing to ease rules and delay enforcement to give innovators and startups a fair shot. The new deal sets a more relaxed timeline, with high-risk AI requirements now expected to kick in by December 2027. #Europe #ArtificialIntelligence #RegulatoryCompliance #EmergingRegulations
mastodon bot · 13 days ago
Greece to Launch Ankle Monitor Program as Inmate Numbers Surge Greece will launch its nationwide Ankle Monitor Program for prison inmates this month, as authorities seek to reduce long-standing overcrowding across the countrys correctional facilities. The Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection said the electronic monitoring system will officially take effect on May 18. Under the new measure, courts will allow certain pretrial detainees, convicted prisoners […]
greek reporter · 13 days ago
Dutch MEPs angered by Europes slow approach to AI, hacking concerns EU lawmakers are warning that Europe is being left out of testing a powerful new artificial intelligence system capable of rapidly identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities, raising fears that gove
nltimes.nl · 13 days ago