Rijeka is a lesser-known Croatian coastal city that's often overlooked by British tourists. Sitting on Kvarner Bay, it offers ...

A cultural awakening is set to overcome decades of political and historical struggle as Rijeka in Croatia and Galway in Ireland take up the crown of European Capitals of Culture. Opening celebrations ...

An award-winning film highlighting the history and celebrating spirit of Rijeka has just been showcased to packed houses at the city’s legendary cinema, Art-kino Croatia. Itself a historic landmark, ...

After stumbling off the train at Rijeka station and getting our bearings, we left the building, ploughing straight into a storm. From the warmth of the train, the weather had looked grey and ...

Rijeka, Croatia’s third-largest city, will be European Capital of Culture in 2020. But don’t wait, this left-leaning, punk-loving city is ready to rock now – as its locals reveal … Brits flocking to ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The city that’s joint European Capital of Culture for 2020 is a joyous mix of influences with a riviera ripe for exploring, too Clanking cowbells filled the air as about two dozen zvončari paraded ...

Croatia hosts Belgium on Tuesday at Stadion HNK Rijeka for a high-profile international friendly between two World Cup-bound ...

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's spectacular opening ceremony as European Capital of Culture in February, when coronavirus scuppered years of preparation in the Croatian port city.