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The Ides of March
The ravages of Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine are nothing less than ecocide. As the Commander in Chief and under the doctrine of command responsibility, Vladimir Putin is accountable for the acts of the Russian armed forces, who have unleashed grave and potentially irreversible harm on the environment of Ukraine. His war is jeopardising the social and economic benefits anticipated from Ukraine’s nature for the good not only of Ukraine but also for our global commons.
48 hours in Rijeka: Istria's cultural capital
Located at the head of the Kvarner Gulf, Rijeka is Croatia’s third-largest city with a population of around 128,000 and its busiest port. Like many other towns and cities in the region, Rijeka was once an Illyrian and then a Roman settlement – though unlike much of the rest of the Croatian coast, it has the distinction of never quite having fallen under the rule of Venice.
The silent colonization of Crimea
On March 20th 2021, decree number 201 of the President of the Russian Federation came into force. According to this ruling, the majority of the Crimean Peninsula, around 80 per cent of the territory – only excluding a few municipalities and a small part of the city of Sevastopol – is gaining the status as a border territory of the Russian Federation. This decree might well be the final nail in the coffin of Ukrainian Crimea.
Istria's lighthouses | Bradt Guides
Istria has nine lighthouses. Eight were built during the 19th century and remain active. Three have accommodation available. The very first lighthouse was built by the Venetians in 1403 on the island of Sv Nikola just off Poreč. At 15m high, it originally just burned a fire at the top to warn passing ships of the rocks below. Later, in the 17th century, the fire was replaced by a lantern which required less tending and was not so susceptible to the wind.
Articles - Tasty Istria
Tasty Istria 28/03/2017 13:50 Written by Rudolf Abraham and Thammy Evans If you’re led by your stomach then Istria is the region of Croatia you need to visit. What the little Istrian peninsula lacks in size, it more than makes up for in superb eating opportunities and it’s no exaggeration to describe it as one of Europe’s top foodie destinations.
Five reasons to visit Istria
With immaculate seas and a Mediterranean climate, Istria is a wonderful destination for a holiday. The region is compact and full of interesting events and exciting activities. But what should you be doing? Here are five things you need to add to your itinerary when visiting: Enjoy a curious local festival Visitors to Lovran’s cherry festival © Opatija riviera Photonet Istria has an almost unparalleled variety of festivals for such a small region.
Croatia: Istria | 9781784770457 | Bradt Travel Guides
This new 2nd edition of Bradt's Croatia: Istria, with Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic has been fully updated and remains the only full-length guide to the region including background and practical information. Istria has some of Croatia's most famous sites, including Pula's Roman amphitheatre, UNESCO-protected Byzantine mosaics in Porec, picturesque medieval hilltowns and frescoes, and the Brijuni Islands National Park, home to Tito's summer residence.
The Devširme tax and the Janissaries
When the Ottomans expanded into the Balkans they started to run out of the manpower needed to manage their expanding empire, keep order and conquer new lands. As a result they implemented a tax system in the 1380s that was levied on non-Muslim families within the new territories. This tax, called devširme, required between 2.5% and 10% of boys aged seven to 14 (not usually the first born) to be taken for education and training to run the Ottoman Empire.
Tartufi | Bradt Travel Guides
No visit to Istria would be complete without sampling the truffles, or tartufi, for which the deciduous woodlands of the Istrian interior (and, in particular, the area between Buzet, Motovun and Oprtalj) are famed.
Five reasons to visit Istria
With immaculate seas and a Mediterranean climate, Istria is a wonderful destination for a holiday. The region is compact and full of interesting events and exciting activities. But what should you be doing? Here are five things you need to add to your itinerary when visiting: Istria has an almost unparalleled variety of festivals for such a small region. The village of Roč holds an Accordion Festival in mid-May.
The Twelfthtide carnival
Vev?ani has held a Twelfthtide carnival on 13 and 14 January every year since the middle of the 6th century. The 12 days after Christmas, which in the Orthodox calendar is on 7 January, are meant to be a time when evil spirits are at their most active with regards to wreaking havoc on the coming year. On New Year’s Eve (13 January in the Orthodox calendar), the villagers start a two-day event designed to banish evil spirits from entering into the new year.
Istria’s hilltop towns
Many people’s first association with visiting Croatia’s littoral regions is, understandably, its beautiful seaside. However, if you can tear yourself away from the seaside, Istria’s interior offers up a wealth of picturesque hilltop towns just waiting to be explored – we’ve selected some of our favourites.
Articles - Tasty Istria
If you’re led by your stomach then Istria is the region of Croatia you need to visit. What the little Istrian peninsula lacks in size, it more than makes up for in superb eating opportunities and it’s no exaggeration to describe it as one of Europe’s top foodie destinations. Here's what to look out for: Istria is renowned for its excellent pršut (dry-cured ham, similar to Italian prosciutto), especially that produced around the village of Tinjan.
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