Small businesses protest in Zagreb: How much has self-employment really become more expensive?
On Saturday, craftspeople, small business owners and family accommodation providers gathered at Zagreb’s Zrinjevac park. They are calling for lower tax and administrative burdens, more stable business rules and a…
World Animal Day: Croatia has laws, but animal welfare groups warn that enforcement still falls short
More than 1.1 million dogs and cats live in Croatia, while the country has made significant progress in animal protection legislation over the past two decades. However, on World Animal…
Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental well-being and brain health
Reading books for pleasure may offer benefits that go well beyond relaxation. A new editorial published in the journal Psychological Medicine brings together findings from several studies linking regular reading…
Beavers in London Are Helping Reduce Flood Risk
Three years ago, an unusual experiment began in West London. A family of Eurasian beavers was reintroduced to an area that had struggled with excess water for years. Today, the…
STEP-AI Forum in Opatija to Explore the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Industry
As part of MIPRO 2026, the STEP-AI Forum will take place on May 27, 2026, in Opatija. The event is a business-focused AI and HPC forum dedicated to connecting artificial…
Seagulls in Turkey Learned to Meow to Get Food From Cat Feeding Machines
In Turkish cities, feeding machines for stray cats have been part of everyday life for years, with locals regularly using them to help animals living on the streets. In recent…
MIPRO 2026: STEP-AI Forum Opens the Conversation on the Future of Intelligent Economies
At a time when artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology but one of the main drivers of industrial and economic transformation, Opatija will host the STEP-AI Forum on…
Stress, Burnout and Boundaries: A Guide to Mental Relief
There are periods when stress is not occasional, but becomes the background of everything. It is no longer about a single problem you can solve, but a constant tension that…
Dog Behavior Explained: What’s Normal and When to Be Concerned
Living with a dog is full of small signs that owners try to interpret every day. Sometimes a dog eats grass and you wonder if something is wrong. Sometimes it…
Why You Can’t Unwind at Night, Even When You’re Exhausted
There is a moment most people recognise. The body is tired, the day was long, but the moment you lie down, restlessness. Thoughts won’t stop, the heart won’t slow down,…