jelsa News
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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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Pula -
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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Split -
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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Jelsa -
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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Split -
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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Jelsa -
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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Hvar -
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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Jelsa -
As victims of the devastating Balkan floods try to rebuild their lives, small fund-raising events continue all over Croatia.
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Jelsa -
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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Jelsa -
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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Jelsa -
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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Jelsa -
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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Jelsa -
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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Jelsa -
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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Jelsa -
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 tourist season is intense, and winter affords local residents time to relax over coffee in the squares of Hvar in the winter sun. Ivanka Ivanovic
The children's masked ball in Jelsa Karnevalski Odbor Jelsa
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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
The resort of Jelsa, Tin's home town and Hvar's third largest resort
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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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ECA Sales and Marketing Director Jan Albers with Jelsa Mayor Niksa Peronja
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To carry the cross is a great honour @Paulo Buncuga
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The main square in Jelsa is the focal point of the procession @Paulo Buncuga
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Once checked in, the luggage is loaded by staff behind the passenger seats.
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Final measurements were taken for the seaport construction, which is due to open in May.
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After a couple of minutes, the southern shores of Brac come into view.
Proceeds from the event went to the flood victims in Slavonia
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The world's first Hvar cocktail made 100% from island ingredients. Vedran Rafael Janic
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The traditional Laser Europa Cup New Year Regatta takes sailing tourism up to December 31 each year. Danijela Lucic
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Apart from tourism, the Hvar economy is based on fishing and agriculture, and the vineyards - such as this one from Andro Tomic - and olive groves are dotted with workers pruning under trademark Hvar blue skies. Bastijana Winery
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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.
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Jelsa in winter: the Tomic winery added some Renaissance culture to its January activities.
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As winter moves to spring, the island becomes awash with colour, as Carnival celebrations take place. Ivanka Ivanovic
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An excited Jelsa school, third grade, awaiting take-off.
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A free shuttle bus awaits passengers at Split airport for the 500 metre transfer to the sea terminal.
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