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











