Smart Tourism in Dubrovnik: The Dubrovnik Pass won first prize at the 2026 European Cultural Tourism Network Awards for its digital tools and data-driven visitor management, linking heritage access with transport, crowd forecasting and revenue for cultural institutions and restoration. Faith & Culture: A Birmingham conference explored why singing matters in Christianity, looking at how voices shape prayer, community and meaning beyond spoken words. Croatia in the Global Space Club: Croatia became the newest signatory of the Artemis Accords, joining the US-led effort to expand international space exploration. Tech & Safety for Women: Croatia and UN Women convened a UN roundtable on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls, with Croatia’s PM backing the idea that online abuse has real-world consequences. AI and Youth Wellbeing: A large study in JAMA Pediatrics linked affective generative AI use with mental health problems in children and teens, raising questions about when AI becomes an emotional refuge. Local Nature Spotlight: Near Dubrovnik, the Majkovi ponds—Croatia’s first herpetological reserve—protect European pond turtles and amphibians in a rare protected habitat. Music Culture: Todd Edwards discussed his stage fright, UK garage roots and why house producers should stop recycling old ideas.