Dubrovnik’s New Cultural Hub: Mayor Mato Franković met Croatia’s culture minister Nina Obuljen Koržinek and University of Zagreb rector Stjepan Lakušić to push a new multifunctional concert hall and congress centre at Preparandija (450-seat main hall, 150-seat secondary, underground parking), with planning changes and festival storage relocation already underway. Festival Fashion Meets Heritage: The Dubrovnik Summer Festival unveiled new hostesses’ uniforms designed by Croatian brand KLISAB, tying contemporary tailoring to a subtle nod to the city’s gospar tradition. Walking Tourism, Pilgrimage Style: Camino Dubrovnik officially opened as a 145 km long-distance route linking Dubrovnik and Međugorje in seven stages, blending Adriatic landscapes with flexible, pilgrimage-inspired travel. Regional Film Spotlight: Cinehill Film Festival picked Montenegro as partner country (21–26 July), featuring contemporary Montenegrin films and events like a round table on making a regional hit. Srebrenica Remembered: Bosnia marked the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide at Potocari with religious ceremony and burial of 10 newly identified victims. Croatia EU Youth Input: Croatia’s Demography and Immigration ministry urged citizens and youth groups to join the EU consultation shaping the post-2027 Youth Strategy. Healthcare Snapshot: Croatia reported growth in healthcare workers and providers in 2025, with private-sector expansion driving much of the increase. LGBTQ Cruise Blocked: Turkey and Egypt turned away a LGBTQ cruise ship, citing “moral values” and “threats,” reigniting debate over tourism and rights. Dalmatia’s Lost Resort: Marina Lučica near Primošten—once a famed luxury naturist destination—remains abandoned since 1991, now drawing explorers and photographers.