News from Croatia
What is happening right now, and what it means for your trip.
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NewsEES at Croatian borders: what changes when you cross
The European Entry/Exit System now applies at all international crossings in Croatia. It affects third country nationals, not EU citizens, and it can make the queue longer.
NewsStara Gradiška crossing closed: use Gornji Varoš instead
Damage to the bridge has stopped traffic in both directions between Stara Gradiška and Gradiška. A new crossing at Gornji Varoš has been open since 19 May and takes the traffic.
NewsDubrovnik to Bari ferry suspended after technical fault
Line 54 between Dubrovnik and Bari is out of service until further notice. The ship stays moored in Dubrovnik. Sea traffic is otherwise running normally.
NewsHeat and thunderstorm warnings across Croatia
Warnings are active in every mainland region, from Istria to Dubrovnik. Most are yellow, Kvarner and Istria stand at orange for thunderstorms.
NewsWeight limits on eastern border bridges: what campers need to know
Several crossings towards Serbia and Bosnia have limits well below the usual truck threshold. If you travel in a heavy motorhome, the route matters more than the distance.
NewsKrk bridge: queues towards the mainland on changeover days
The bridge to Krk backs up in the direction of the mainland, with the queue starting well before the toll area. It is a Saturday and Sunday pattern, and it is avoidable.
NewsA1 and A3 in August: where the queues actually form
Traffic is heavy on the main routes towards the sea and back inland. The pinch points are predictable, and two of them are toll plazas rather than the open road.
NewsFire rules on the Croatian coast, and why they are strict
Most fires in Dalmatia start with people, not lightning. The rules in force through the summer are simple, and ignoring them is expensive.
NewsReading Croatian weather warnings: the regions behind the colours
Warnings are issued per region, not per town, and the regions are larger than most visitors expect. Knowing which one covers your beach saves a wasted day.
NewsWildfire at Omiš: what travellers need to know
The wildfire that started at Lokva Rogoznica on 13 August and spread towards Omiš has been contained since the morning of 15 August. Here is the confirmed situation, what it means for the coast road, and where to check before you set off.
NewsCroatia motorway tolls in 2026: what drivers need to know
Croatia still uses route-based motorway tolls rather than a national vignette. Here is how tickets, cards, cash and ENC work, plus where to check live traffic.
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