# Croatia

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# faith healers

Croatian doctors furious after health minister says 'one priest is worth 20 doctors'

“We ask you, will you call up 215 priests to fill in the shortage of 4,300 doctors?”

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Mar 24th 2017, 10:22 PM

# fortress breached

Northern Ireland fall to heavy home defeat as Croatia end three-year unbeaten record

Michael O’Neill’s side hadn’t lost at Windsor Park since September 2013.

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Nov 15th 2016, 10:38 PM

# Injury List

Klopp delivers injury update on Lallana and Lovren

Liverpool saw Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren suffer groin injuries in the win over Swansea City.

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Oct 1st 2016, 4:45 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Croatia v Portugal, Euro 2016

We were in Lens to see if Cristiano Ronaldo could power his side to the last eight.

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Jun 25th 2016, 10:15 PM

# Reality check

Perisic strikes late to stun Spain in Bordeaux

The punishment for Vincent del Bosque’s side is a last-16 clash against Italy, Ireland’s opponents tomorrow.

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Jun 21st 2016, 10:20 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Croatia v Spain and Czech Republic v Turkey - Euro 2016

Group D concludes tonight with matches in Bordeaux and Lens.

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Jun 21st 2016, 7:00 PM

# Trouble

Rakitic apologises for 'stupid' Croatia troublemakers

The actions of a small minority of troublemakers should not tarnish the country’s Euro 2016 campaign, says yhe Barcelona star

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Jun 18th 2016, 10:23 AM

# Flare Up

Croatia coach slams 'sports terrorists' after flares incident

It was reportedly a protest against the Croatian FA.

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Jun 17th 2016, 9:16 PM

# Emotional

Croatia captain Srna moved to tears during national anthem following his father's death

His side are playing Czech Republic today in St Etienne.

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Jun 17th 2016, 5:29 PM

# cheval noir

Who is your tip to be the dark horse at Euro 2016 this summer?

Because you’re too good to go tipping one of the big boys.

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Jun 6th 2016, 9:00 PM

# Where is the Lovren?

Liverpool's Dejan Lovren left out of Croatia's Euro 2016 squad after bust-up with manager

“He can return one day if he realises that he has to be a team player.”

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May 16th 2016, 2:25 PM

# New Territory

UFC to host 'landmark events' in two European countries for the first time

The events have been set for 10 April and 8 May.

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Jan 8th 2016, 12:25 PM

# Fingers crossed

Euro 2016 draw: We rank the teams in Pot 2

It’s time to take a closer look at who Ireland could be pitted against in Saturday’s draw.

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Dec 10th 2015, 5:00 PM

# migrant crisis

Croatia closes borders after 'mayhem' of migrants breaking through police lines

The country experienced an influx of people after Hungary introduced tougher measures earlier this week.

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Sep 18th 2015, 7:29 AM

# closed borders

'Mayhem' as crowds of migrants break through police lines in Croatia

Authorities in the country have said they expect an influx of over 20,000 people in the next two weeks.

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Sep 17th 2015, 10:38 PM

# Punishment

Uefa have come down hard on Croatia for swastika incident during Euro 2016 qualifier

The incident occurred during the 1-1 draw with Italy in June.

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Jul 23rd 2015, 9:10 PM

# Moycullen

"Someone I could say nothing but nice things about" - Galway village devastated by death of local GAA star in Croatia

Eamon Buckley (19) lost his life tragically yesterday in Split, Croatia.

28.0k

Jul 15th 2015, 12:59 PM

# Split

Irishman dies in Croatia

Local media is reporting he drowned.

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Jul 14th 2015, 1:41 PM

# Probe

One of our favourite players from the 90s denied any link to matchfixing today

Say it ain’t so.

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Jun 30th 2015, 5:45 PM

# Controversy

Croatia issues apology after swastika symbol appears on pitch

Croatia are facing punishment from Uefa after the symbol appeared during their Euro qualifier with Italy.

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Jun 13th 2015, 1:24 PM

# Kingdom of enclava

A group of Polish tourists have just invented a new country

They have done so on a strip of unclaimed land between Slovenia and Croatia.

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May 16th 2015, 7:30 AM

# Vukovar

'I knew my rapists... I had to watch what they did to my daughter'

Victims in Croatia might soon get justice after war crimes.

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May 4th 2015, 8:45 AM

# Explainer

Serbia did not commit genocide in Croatia

The case was heard at the International Court of Justice.

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Feb 3rd 2015, 10:50 AM

# a new start

A European country is wiping out thousands of its citizens' debts. But it's not Greece

The write-off could be worth up to €273 million for 60,000 of the nation’s poorest citizens.

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Feb 2nd 2015, 11:10 AM

# political science

Ultras, nihilism and Kosovo: Jonathan Wilson on the midweek violence in Belgrade

The acclaimed football journalist and author provides an insight into Tuesday’s abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania.

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Oct 18th 2014, 10:00 AM

# what a boob

A Croatian church doesn't want you to see Cersei Lannister's boobs

A church the show wanted to film a nude scene in does not like topless women strolling around in there, apparently.

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Aug 25th 2014, 7:30 PM

# back to brazil

'Deprived of fair and honest treatment' Eduardo walks away from Croatia

The Brazilian-born striker scored 29 times in his 64 caps, but retires complaining of influence from outside forces.

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Jul 15th 2014, 8:53 PM

# Bosnian War

Devastating Bosnian floods unearths mass grave containing 24 people

Most of the victims were found with their hands tied behind their backs, officials said.

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Jul 4th 2014, 6:20 PM

# jet engine

Croatian captain Darijo Srna is the World Cup's fastest player

The full-back racked up a blistering top speed of almost 33km/h during his side’s clash with Cameroon.

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Jun 20th 2014, 1:16 PM

# cameroon'd

Croatia set up Mexican stand-off after taming 'Indomitable Lions'

Mario Mandzukic scored twice after Alex Song saw red.

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Jun 19th 2014, 1:00 AM

# opening night jitters

'There will be 100 penalties in this World Cup,' fumes Croatia coach Kovac

Niko Kovac branded the game-changing decision ‘ridiculous’, but would not blame Fred for his attempt to win the spot-kick.

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Jun 13th 2014, 7:10 AM

# rough start

Brazil taste victory thanks to poor goalkeeping and even worse refereeing

The tournament hosts were fortunate to take a 3 – 1 victory over Croatia.

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Jun 12th 2014, 11:24 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Brazil v Croatia, World Cup 2014 opener

We went minute-by-minute as the hosts and favourites for the World Cup took on Group A’s chequered-horses.

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Jun 12th 2014, 8:09 PM

# who'd be a hero?

3 players set to influence tonight's World Cup opener

Can Croatia shock the hosts in Sao Paulo?

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Jun 12th 2014, 5:29 PM

# Sava river

"This is Armageddon": Thousands flee Balkans floods in Bosnia's worst exodus since war

Fears are growing of dislodged landmines causing injury and animal carcasses spreading disease.

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May 20th 2014, 9:15 AM

# Rainfall

More flooding expected in the Balkans as rivers reach new peaks

Some 50,000 people have been evacuated in Bosnia and Serbia, with an additional 15,000 in Croatia.

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May 19th 2014, 1:49 PM

# Shine bright like a diamond

Ireland a contender for 2020 European Capital of Culture

Dublin hasn’t been chosen in over 20 years.

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Apr 22nd 2014, 4:40 PM

# street legal

Bob Dylan has escaped a jail term in France, after hate speech charges were thrown out

The legendary singer was charged with incitement to hatred over comments made to Rolling Stone in a 2012 interview.

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Apr 15th 2014, 7:44 PM

# Sponsored by Aer Lingus

Here's why your holiday to Croatia will be better than everyone else's

Do you know what the Istrian Riviera has to offer?

29.8k

Jan 28th 2014, 4:54 PM

# Disciplined

Croatian defender Simunic hit with 10-game ban, will miss World Cup

The veteran international has been sanctioned by FIFA for pro-Nazi chanting after their play-off win over Iceland.

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Dec 16th 2013, 5:46 PM