More than 400 performers from four continents will partake in various street happenings, numerous parties and unusual sporting events that will be organized as part of this year’s international street festival Cest is d’Best.

An exhibition of works by the great Croatian aquarellist, Slava Raškaj, has been opened at the Klovićevi Dvori gallery. Her magnificent opus made a significant mark on Croatian art at the turn of the 20th century.

The reconstruction of the Šmidhen water-park will bring back the glory days of a favored weekend destination of Zagreb’s citizens who once flocked to Samobor for a day of swimming and the various other activities that the water-park offered.

Strawberry days, traditionally organized in Zagreb each June, is a manifestation which not only boosts the sale of strawberries, but also promotes the necessity for organically grown fruit which is a high priority in Zagreb’s catering offer.

The Times has included the Vip INmusic Festival on its list of the top 20 summer festivals in Europe. Once again, many well known names from the global music scene will appear at this year’s festival.

Tourists will soon be able to take guided night tours on a Segway to visit the significant sights of the city, as well as the streets where the night life and old spirit of Zagreb can be felt all year round.

Mark Knopfler, one of the best guitarists and rock musicians in the world and the onetime front man of the legendary group Dire Straits, will present his new album “Kill to Get Crimson” at a concert in Zagreb’s Dom Sportova Sports Hall.

The long awaited construction of a medical center for rheumatic and skin diseases is expected to begin soon in Ivanić Grad. The Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation Naftalan, built on top of unique and therapeutic oil sources, has launched a public tender for a new co-investor.