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Danijel Bačan

is a final year master's student in geography at the University of Zagreb. His specialization is political geography and regional geography of Europe, he is the author of several scientific articles on geopolitics and tourism. He grew up and lives in Zagreb and is an active member of the Zagreb County Youth Council, the national representative of YATA Croatia and a young European ambassador in the EU Eastern Partnership.

Young woman sitting on bed and feeling sick, taking medicines in hand with a glass of water, stock photo.

Croatian Antibiotic a Mainstay of Doctors’ Medical Bags

by Danijel Bačan
20 May 2024
Croatia/Business

Have you ever paid attention to where the drugs your doctor prescribed you come from? If so, you may have noticed that a popular antibiotic for throat infections comes from Croatia.

Life on Mars on the island of Pag

A Race to the Mars-like Croatian Island of Pag

by Danijel Bačan
1 May 2024
Travel & Food/Croatia

Have you ever wanted to vacation on another planet? While traveling to distant plants like Mars isn't possible just yet, there is an Earth-bound alternative on the Croatian island of Pag. How did Pag become a famous tourist location dedicated to Mars?

Bowl with Vegeta spices on table

The Croatian Inventor Who Brought Umami Spice to the Table

by Danijel Bačan
19 April 2024
Croatia/Travel & Food/People

We all have different spices in the kitchen for various dishes, but one always stands out. Vegeta is an unmistakable blend of salt and spices that has become a kitchen staple in many homes across the world. The story of its inventor is almost as rich as the condiment itself.

2Cellos Performing In Rome.

The “Smooth Criminals” of the Croatian Music Scene

by Danijel Bačan
10 February 2024
Croatia/Travel & Food

Almost everyone knows Michael Jackson's 1980s worldwide smash hit song "Smooth Criminal", but slightly fewer people know how a cover of this song brought viral fame to two cellists. So how did 2CELLOS become a world-famous musical sensation from Croatia?

The city of Split in Croatia in the region of Dalmatia, Froggyland sign.

Frogs Personified at a Unique Croatian Museum

by Danijel Bačan
30 September 2023
Croatia/Travel & Food

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if animals behaved like humans? One incredibly unique Croatian museum is dedicated to exploring this question and is full of exhibits where frogs go to school, work, and even play tennis. Well, kind of.

Image of beautiful modern multi-span cable-stayed Peljesac Bridge over the sea in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia at sunset.

Divide et Impera: The Neum Corridor

by Danijel Bačan
14 September 2023
Romania/Three Seas Initiative/Business

Would any country ever give up part of its territory to ensure its continued prosperity? In the 17th century, the Republic of Dubrovnik did just that. How did the Neum Corridor divide today's Croatia and become a cheap tourist oasis?

Trendy woman with short hair in headphones listening to music outdoors. Beautiful girl in cool denim jacket and bright glasses holding phone

How a Croat Revolutionized the Way We Listen to Music

by Danijel Bačan
3 August 2023
Croatia/Business/Culture

Long gone are the days when making a beloved mix tape involved hours of sitting at your computer trying to download a single song that half the time still ended in an error message. You can thank a genius Croatian invention born from a master's thesis for that.

Pine marten, detail portrait of forest animal. Small predator sitting on the beautiful green moss stone in the forest. Wildlife scene.

The Pine Marten, Croatia’s Unofficial National Animal

by Danijel Bačan
23 July 2023
Culture/Croatia

Most countries worldwide have declared national animals, with eagles and lions favored by many. Although Croatia has not explicitly declared a national animal, most Croatians (and a Google search) will tell you it's the pine marten. What is so special about this beloved creature?

Goa's idyllic beach, India

Was Dubrovnik a Colonial Power?

by Danijel Bačan
24 June 2023
Croatia/Travel & Food/Culture

British, French, and Spanish colonies are probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of colonialism, but other European countries also ventured abroad. How did the famous Dubrovnik Republic establish its colony in distant India?

Croatian fans from San Pedro, California cheer as Andre Agassi (USA) losses to Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) during the first round of the Davis Cup at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on March 4, 2005.

The Croatian Suburb of Los Angeles

by Danijel Bačan
19 June 2023
Croatia/Travel & Food/Culture

At the turn of the 20th century, Croatians who were driven out of their own land by poverty tried to find a place of opportunity that would remind them of their homeland. But how exactly did that lead them to the Los Angeles suburbs?

.Photo: courtesy of Magdis Grupa

The Secret to the Croatian Skincare Routine

by Danijel Bačan
16 June 2023
Croatia/Business

In the last few decades, the idea of a skincare routine has become increasingly popular. Effective products based on natural ingredients are especially valued. And which multi-functional product hides the secret of the Croatian skincare routine?

Cyber security in two-step verification, multi-factor authentication, information security and encryption, secure access to user's personal information, secure Internet access, and cybersecurity. stock photo

Infobip: The First Croatian Unicorn

by Danijel Bačan
14 June 2023
Croatia/Business/Tech

Have you ever forgotten your Facebook password? You probably changed it via SMS confirmation using the service created by Infobip. How did this Croatian start-up become a unicorn in digital communication?

The Gric tunnel was decorated on the occasion of the beginning of Advent in the city in Zagreb, Croatia on November 27, 2022. This year's Advent theme in the Gric tunnel is "Polar dream".

Between Myth and Reality: Underground Tunnels in Zagreb

by Danijel Bačan
8 June 2023
Croatia/Travel & Food/Culture

Have you ever wanted your own private underground tunnel so you could leave your house without anyone noticing? This is precisely what some prominent people from Zagreb demanded - and received.

Hoisting a Whitehead torpedo on board after a practice run. In 1871 the British government purchased the right to use the weapon. Engraving, Leipzig, 1895.

The Invention of the Torpedo: Changing the Course of Warfare

by Danijel Bačan
18 April 2023
Croatia/Tech

Important inventions in military weapons are often created during wars, but the Croatian invention of the torpedo has a different story, one of the desire to defend. How did the torpedo revolutionize sea warfare?

Still from “The Substitute” film

The 1962 Animation That Inspired an Iconic “Simpsons” Moment

by Danijel Bačan
16 April 2023
Croatia/Culture

Despite being part of only one episode of “The Simpsons,” a 19-second show-within-a-show became legendary. Few people know that the inspiration for it came from an Oscar-winning animated short from Zagreb.

Luka Modric of Croatia looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Morocco and Croatia at Al Bayt Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.

Croatian Football Superstar Luka Modrić Defies the Odds

by Danijel Bačan
12 April 2023
People/Croatia

Sometimes the best things in life come from moments of tension and difficulty. That's how Luka Modrić started his football career - in exile from a raging war. How did he go from shepherd to Ballon d'Or winner?

France v Croatia - FIFA World Cup 2018 Final Croatia supporters at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018

The Origins of the Croatian Chessboard

by Danijel Bačan
19 January 2023
Romania/Travel & Food/Culture

When the Croatian national football team played the final of the World Cup in 2018, the whole world noticed the red and white squares on the Croatian fans and players. These same squares are also found on the Croatian coat of arms and are popularly called a chessboard.

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