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Keira Knightley publishes picture book in Croatian
The British actress's debut literary work, 'I Still Love You', has been published by the Zagreb-based publisher Planetopija.

Puntamika Party on 2 August with a concert by Daleka Obala
The local association is hosting a traditional event featuring live music and a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city.

French DJ Kavinsky, author of hit 'Nightcall', dies
French musician Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead in his home at the age of 50.

18th Corn Festival opens August in Sibinje
The traditional event brought together folk groups, entertaining visitors with fresh corn and entertainment by the TS Žeteoce band.

Thompson's team refutes ticket sales reports
The team of Marko Perković Thompson has denied claims that ticket sales for the upcoming concert will begin on 27 July, stating that the information circulating is not official.

KUD Selnica gathers members to preserve the Pikač tradition
Members of the KUD gather on 25 July to present the traditional Pikač mask.

Čakovec's TEUTA performs at the jubilee Šibenik Dance Festival
The dance studio, comprising more than 70 members, performed five original choreographies by Nikolina Meković at the 15th edition of the festival.

Stars call for Golden Strings: Ivanišević and Veselčić respond
The organizers of the longest-running tambura festival in Croatia have published video invitations on Facebook, with Požega expecting guests in early September.

Si-based Vlasta Malina publishes picture book Maca the Lace Maker
The bilingual debut, illustrated by British artist Charis Bradley, follows a cat that weaves lace from wool.

Jubilee 25th Rab Fiera concludes with fireworks and Gipsy Kings
The city of Rab signs a charter with five partner cities, while the Croatian community from Buenos Aires is among the guests.

Folklore and concert conclude the 58th Valpovo Summer
The final day in Valpovo featured an eco-ethno fair, a parade of Šokac carts, and a folklore festival with guests from four countries, culminating in a performance by the band Vigor.

Leto in Kraljević: More than 40 events until 1 September
The riviera hosts Magazine, Nova Fossils and Klapa Intrade, while comedians Ivan Šarić and Željko Pervan perform; most of the programme is free.

Cres presents Renaissance guide at Ravenna
The 'Renaissance of Cres' guide, narrated by philosopher Frane Petri, was showcased at the final conference of the Value Plus project.

ArT Novi: Festival of Classical Music Begins
The sixteenth edition of the festival opens on 14 July with the Slovenian harp quartet SIH4rps performing L'estro armonico.

Cast of the Kastel School
Monograph by Željko Bistrić covers the late Gothic frescoes of the Kastel workshop, created within the EU project Terra Incognita.

Zabo Regenerator named best architectural work of 2025
MVA / Mikelić Vreš Architects receive the Viktor Kovačić award; the jury highlights that the urban culture centre in Zabok has created a new focal point for the town.

Actor Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies
The New Zealand actor died in Sydney at the age of 78; his family said the death was sudden, following a previous battle with cancer.

Death of Đorđe Kadijević, director of the first Yugoslav horror
The author of 'Leptirica' (1973) has passed away at the age of 94. A remake of his most famous film is in preparation, made with his blessing.