Croatia-China Connectivity: Air China is launching the first regular Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb route from September 4, with three weekly flights and tickets already on sale—an easy new bridge for tourism and business. Dalmatian Culture on Board: From August 1, Croatia Airlines will serve “authentic Dalmatian flavours” via curated snack packages spotlighting Split-Dalmatia producers. Ancient Heritage Spotlight: A Danube-side site near Vukovar, Vučedol, is being highlighted as the birthplace of a 5,000-year-old “revolution,” famed for early metallurgy and advanced ceramics. Music & Community Events: Dubrovnik’s Osojnik hosts a free open-air night pairing klapa Šufit with tamburica legends Najbolji hrvatski tamburaši. Local Tourism Experiences: Cavtat-Konavle Tourist Board offers free English guided walking tours every Friday through Oct 30, starting at the Franciscan Monastery. Work-Life Reality Check: Croatia still lags the EU on working from home, with remote work remaining far less common than in northern Europe. Croatian Diaspora in Sport: The first World Diaspora Friendship Games in Split and Milna brought Croats from 35+ countries together, with inclusion for athletes with disabilities. Regional Travel Buzz: Korčula reports a strong pre-season and only a small “July dip,” with arrivals steady but stays slightly shorter. Culture & Ideas: A new book interview profile spotlights feminist thinker Rada Iveković and her transnational work. EU Media Deal Watch: The European Commission’s conditional approval of Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover draws pushback from cinema exhibitors over how far the conditions go.