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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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@Paulo Buncuga
The main square in Jelsa is the focal point of the procession
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Vedran Rafael Janic
Mojito owner Dino Pavicic (right) and Digital Journal putting the Hvar cocktail to the test.
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The gold medal team at Dvor Dubokovic in Pitve
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@Paulo Buncuga
Hvar is a fiercely Catholic island, and the religious tradition is strong
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Paolo Buncuga
The UNESCO-protected procession has a 500 year history
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Faith and devotion
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Paolo Buncuga
The exhibition will run until April 10
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Paolo Buncuga
The 22km procession takes place through the night on Maundy Thursday
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The view from this journalist's terrace as the works begin in Hvar, Croatia
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@Paulo Buncuga
The procession brings together Hvar inhabitants of all generations, with many having walked the route every year for more than half a century
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Jelsa in winter: the Tomic winery added some Renaissance culture to its January activities.
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@Paulo Buncuga
The procession continues in the early morning Good Friday sunshine
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Paolo Buncuga
The cross bearer runs the final steps at the end of the Jelsa Procession
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European Coastal Airlines
The initial ECA network will connect Italy and Croatian islands directly, with more ambitious future plans to change the way people travel in Croatia
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Klapa Kastilac from Vrboska provided the excellent musical accompaniment
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@Paulo Buncuga
The Cross bearer is accompanied by numerous acolytes
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European Coastal Airlines
With their ability to land on sea and land, the ECA fleet will provide the ultimate flexibility for Croatian transport
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European Coastal Airlines
CEO Klaus Dieter Martin with an ECA Twin Otter at Split Airport
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Time for a breather after a long night
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Early morning on Good Friday - the procession on the high road overlooking Jelsa
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