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A high-level delegation from Zagreb flies into Croatia's premier island of Hvar to open the latest infrastructure change in Jelsa.
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Billed as 'the new St Tropez' in summer, life on the island of Hvar is very different when the tourists have departed. An overview of life in winter on a Dalmatian island.
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A busy day for Europe's first modern scheduled seaplane operation in Croatia, starting with a school flight in Dalmatia followed by a historic flight to Istria.
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As Europe's first modern scheduled sea plane operation finally gets underway in Croatia, Digital Journal takes to the skies to check out the opening route from Split Airport to Jelsa on Hvar.
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Aviation history is made as the first scheduled commercial sea plane flight lands on the island of Hvar from Split Airport.
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Andro Tomic, arguably Croatia's most charismatic winemaker, serves up a holiday treat for Vela Gospa on the island of Hvar.
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A much-needed cash injection for Croatia's oldest football club is announced as Europe's first scheduled modern hydroplane service prepares to take to the skies.
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After a 13-year battle with bureaucracy, Europe's first scheduled modern hydroplane service is set to start in Croatia next month.
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After 13 years of paperwork, a true revolution in Croatian tourism is imminent. Digital Journal meets European Coastal Airlines boss Klaus Dieter Martin.
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As victims of the devastating Balkan floods try to rebuild their lives, small fund-raising events continue all over Croatia.
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Hvar's historic UNESCO Easter Procession takes place, with General Ante Gotovina joining the pilgrims on a chilly night in Dalmatia.
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A unique, UNESCO-protected religious procession on the island of Hvar takes place tomorrow night, as it has done for more than 500 years. Digital Journal meets one of the former Cross bearers.
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The tourist season may be over but there is plenty of interest in the island of Hvar this winter — both internationally and academically.
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With the tourist season over on Hvar, an ambitious 17-point plan from the Mayor of Jelsa begins a programme of regeneration.
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Life on Dalmatian islands can be quiet in winter, but there is a vibrant cultural scene in some rather unexpected places.
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One of the world's most interesting Catholic traditions is underway in Croatia, as the Easter Processions in six towns and villages on Hvar begin a long night.
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Preparations for the UNESCO-protection Easter Procession in Jelsa are underway, with the opening of a photo exhibition in the town's museum.
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Following a campaign marred by corruption scandals and in the midst of a deep recession, Croatians go to the polls to choose the government to take them into Europe.
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The view from this journalist's terrace as the works begin in Hvar, Croatia
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Jelsa teacher Daniela Lucic, whose idea led to the flight, was celebrating her birthday with a well-themed cake.
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ECA dock handlers were on hand to receive the plane at the small Jelsa terminal, which is centrally located in the middle of the pretty harbour.
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The traditional Laser Europa Cup New Year Regatta takes sailing tourism up to December 31 each year. Danijela Lucic
Modern Europe's first scheduled seaplane service carries Croatia's Prime Minister, Minister of Transport and Minister of Tourism from Split to Jelsa on Hvar. European Coastal Airlines
Snow in Jelsa on Hvar lasted a short time
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The airport departure lounge, surely one of the most pictruesque in Europe, and a perfect introduction to a Croatian holiday.
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Once checked in, the luggage is loaded by staff behind the passenger seats.
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Access to the plane is simple. There are procedures to assist passengers with disabilities.
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One of Europe's most exclusive waterfronts in July, the Hvar riva gives way to fishing nets and fishermen selling their wares in January. Ivan Gospodnetic
The pretty Hvar resort town of Jelsa, which is set to receive the first modern scheduled hydroplane flight, thereby making European aviation history. European Coastal Airlines
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The 5km stretch of road is the latest upgrade on what was until recently known as the worst national road in Croatia.
The revival of traditional dances on Hvar Angelika Gurdulic
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Jelsa is the third largest settlement on Croatia's premier island.
The traditional dancing was followed by a more modern disco Angelika Gurdulic
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Prime Minister Milanovic (left) was treated to a walking tour of the Jelsa waterfront upgrade by Jelsa Mayor Niksa Peronja.
The UNESCO-protected procession has a 500 year history Paolo Buncuga
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The first sighting of Croatia's premier island of Hvar, Europe's sunniest island famous for its lavender.
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Early morning on Good Friday - the procession on the high road overlooking Jelsa @Paulo Buncuga
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