Mediterranean Film Festival in Split: The 19th FMFS runs 11–20 June 2026 with a record 112 films from 39 countries and the largest number of Croatian premieres to date, plus a first-time student films competition and a children’s program mali meDITEran. Croatian culture on the move: Croatia’s Maritime Museum Split opens a major naval history exhibition in Dubrovnik on 3 June, “Between Duty and Honour,” tracing uniforms from Austro-Hungarian times to modern Croatia. Film festival buzz (region-wide): Karlovy Vary unveils its 60th edition line-up and juries (3–11 July), with Crystal Globe and Proxima competitions and the Iranian film Hijamat in the mix. Tourism & lifestyle: Croatia has invested €4.6bn in its inhabited islands over the past decade, with a new €25m package to boost infrastructure, healthcare, education and connectivity. Sports & society: HNS says it’s aware of an investigation into alleged attempts to influence a match official, reiterating zero tolerance for corruption. World music at sea: Hapag-Lloyd launches a world music programme on Europa, including a cruise featuring Croatian artists and Dubrovnik/ Korčula stops. Travel reality check: ETIAS is set to cost 20 euros for eligible travellers, with Croatia among the countries included.