In Croatia, a pensioner lives frugally to cope with rising costs – but still buys extra bread to feed the birds.
President Zoran Milanovic has repeatedly criticised Western policies towards Russia and the Balkans.
Croatia has adopted the euro and joined the European Union’s Schengen zone.
The Balkan nation bids farewell to its kuna currency as it enters Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone.
Croatia will join the eurozone on January 1, 2023 as the currency bloc’s 20th member.
France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece are doing some things right, but face challenging times ahead, say experts.
Captain, 37, says he will continue international career after Croatia clinches third spot in tournament in Qatar.
Led by captain Luka Modric, Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in third-place playoff at football World Cup in Qatar.
Croatia took full advantage of tired Morocco legs to finish their Qatar run with a 2-1 victory.
All the updates from the World Cup third-place playoff between Morocco and Croatia at Khalifa International Stadium.
Al Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today’s game.
Teams are heartbroken, fans are beyond caring – and it doesn’t even make anyone that much money.
Both sides will go home without the trophy, but finishing third in World Cup 2022 will mean a lot for Moroccans.
Neither team wanted to play this match but now that they are here, they have nothing to lose.
