jelsa News
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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 Cross bearer runs those final steps to the awaiting priest after an exhausting 22 kilometre walk through the night @Paulo Buncuga
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Andro Tomic, possibly the only winemaker to have posed for a Playboy spread Bastijana
Professor Ivan Rupnik was an enthusiastic leader of the American academic group. Vivian Grisogono
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At 94 years, the grandfather of Jelsa cross bearer Luka Belic did an admirable job in completing the procession. A moment's pause before the final stretch
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The world's first Hvar cocktail made 100% from island ingredients. Vedran Rafael Janic
Klapa Kastilac from Vrboska provided the excellent musical accompaniment
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The Pakleni Islands opposite Hvar Town, just one of the main jewels which are making Croatia one of Europe's top destinations. Maria Amalie Wiuff
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General Gotovina relaxed on Jelsa's main square in Jelsa with a coffee with friends at Cafe Toni after the procession
The exhibition will run until April 10 Paolo Buncuga
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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
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National television was on hand to record the event, and the flight will be featured on 'Good Morning Croatia' on Monday morning.
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
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The final touches are being applied to Jelsa's extended waterfront, a key location for the hydroplane operation
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The procession continues in the early morning Good Friday sunshine @Paulo Buncuga
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Poring over the proposed design in the office of Mayor Niksa Peronja
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The chanting throughout the night has been well rehearsed @Paulo Buncuga
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European Coastal Airlines welcomed the Prime Minister with a buffet from Me and Mrs Jones restaurant, including wines from Andro Tomic, whose wines were also served at the Presidential inauguration in Zagreb on Sunday.
Reviving traditional dances in Jelsa on Hvar Angelika Gurdulic
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The flight gives a totally different perspective of the island of Brac.
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Europe's first scheduled seaplane service from Jelsa on Hvar to a seaport near Split Airport has proved popular, and a vital quick link to the mainland, with flights operating all winter and taking just 13 minutes. Danijela Lucic
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