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Museum Night on Hvar

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Saturday, 28 January 2012. Posted in Hvar Town, Stari Grad, Island News, Culture, Events

Joining in a Croatia-wide festival

Museum Night on Hvar

January 27 was Museum Night throughout Croatia, with exhibitions in 74 towns across the country, including three on Hvar.

Croatia Votes 'Yes' to Join the EU

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Tuesday, 24 January 2012. Posted in Island News

Will it be the right path?

Croatia Votes 'Yes' to Join the EU

Croatians voted to join the EU on Sunday. A guest blog by Vivian Grisogono on the subject. 

Completing the 'Hektorović Palace'

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Monday, 23 January 2012. Posted in Hvar Town, Property, Island News, Culture

Probably Hvar's biggest ever renovation project

Completing the 'Hektorović Palace'

Foreigner buyers sometimes complain at the length of time it takes for renovations. Here is one uncompleted project, some 500 years on...

Hvar: a Politician's Paradise

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Posted in Island News, General

Minister for EU negotiations recharges batteries on Hvar

Hvar: a Politician's Paradise

Hvar is also a popular destination for Croatia's politicians, both for business and pleasure, and  one regular visitor is new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vesna Pusic.  A look at politicians visiting Hvar and the career of the new minister, by Vivian Grisogono.

Christmas Traditions and Greetings on Hvar

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Sunday, 25 December 2011. Posted in Island News, Language, Culture

Long-standing traditions

Christmas Traditions and Greetings on Hvar

A little backgound to Christmas and New Year traditions and greetings on the island of Hvar.

Janus in Pitve: A Roman Impostor?

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Sunday, 11 December 2011. Posted in History, Island News, Culture, Villages

Roman heritage in the ancient village of Pitve

Janus in Pitve: A Roman Impostor?

A journey into the hills of Pitve, high above Jelsa, reveals much more than pretty views, including the Roman god Janus.

Official Documents: The Public Notary in Stari Grad

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Friday, 09 December 2011. Posted in Stari Grad, Island News, General

How to stamp official documents on Hvar

Official Documents: The Public Notary in Stari Grad

If you have any official business at all on Hvar, from registering a property purchase to obtaining a police report in the event of a crash, the chances are you will need to pay a visit to that delightful institution, the Public Notary.  A step-by-step guide. 

Misleading Signs

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Tuesday, 29 November 2011. Posted in Island News, Language

Lost in translation?

Misleading Signs

The first in an occasional series at some of the more interesting signs on Hvar. We begin in the east.

Sveti Vid, Vrbanj

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Tuesday, 08 November 2011. Posted in Island News, Culture, Villages

Ruined chapel declared of cultural interest

Blessing the Graves

on Tuesday, 01 November 2011. Posted in Culture, Villages

All Saints Day Tradition on Hvar

All Saints Day 2011 in the village of Pitve on Hvar

All Saints Day on November 1 is an important date in Hvar's religious calendar.  Find out more.