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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Game day: Vals women are cup champions in handball

The Vals women's handball team clinched the cup championship title in a recent tournament.

Feb 28 • 14:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Handball Song Hae-rim, Returning Home After Leading Sony to Victory in Japan... 'Korean Players' Endurance and Speed are Declining'

Song Hae-rim, who coached the Sony team to success in Japan, highlights the declining endurance and speed of Korean handball players compared to their Japanese counterparts.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania's Handball Team is the Leader Among the Baltic Countries in European Rankings

Lithuania's men's handball team has dropped one position to 28th in the EHF rankings while the women's team has moved up to 29th.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

7 METERS: We unveil David Mamporia's plans for the men's national team and summarize the concluded Baltic League main tournaments

The podcast discusses recent events in Estonian handball, including national team plans and the results of the Baltic League main tournaments.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Mistra Women's Team, Starting Strong in the Baltic League, Almost Gave Away Victory

Mistra's handball team narrowly secured a victory against Lithuania's CASCADA - HC Garliava SC in their Baltic League tournament opener.

Feb 21 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Mistra women's team started the Baltic League with a victory

The Mistra women's handball team won their opening match in the Baltic League against CASCADA - HC Garliava SC, finishing with a score of 31-30.

Feb 20 • 19:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

SC Magdeburg: The beard is coming off

SC Magdeburg's coach, Bennet Wiegert, downplays his team's status as nearly unbeatable despite leading the Bundesliga, citing the unpredictability of sports.

Feb 16 • 15:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lost the European battle. This is what the national team coach believes is needed to take the next step

The national team coach reflects on Tertnes' recent loss in a European match and outlines what changes are necessary for future success.

Feb 15 • 14:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Weekly Review by Viktor Peterlin: Milanović and the Plans That Are Being Discussed, but Nothing Is Known

The article discusses Croatian President Zoran Milanović's potential plans to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections, amidst speculation and ongoing political developments surrounding recent events.

Feb 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Champion in handball Olympiakos defeats AEK and reaches 340 titles

Olympiakos won the Greek Handball Cup by defeating AEK, claiming their 340th title in major team sports.

Feb 9 • 16:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After three years, Vilnius ‘Šviesa’ handball players reclaim the LRF cup

Vilnius ‘Šviesa’ handball team secured a convincing victory over Pasvalys ‘Pieno žvaigždžių’ to win the LRF cup for the fifth time.

Feb 9 • 10:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Research After the Welcome: HDZ Benefited, While Tomašević Records Large Increase in Negative Rating

A political dispute emerges following the national welcome for the bronze medal-winning handball team, showing increased support for the HDZ party and a noticeable decline in Tomislav Tomašević's popularity.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian scoreboard: handball cup 'Fight' and 'Light', black 'Neptūnas' Sunday and unstoppable 'Sūduva'

This article reports on recent results from the Baltic Women's League and the challenges faced by the Klaipėda Neptūnas basketball team over the weekend.

Feb 8 • 20:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

From Mandić to Dalić: Why the left loves migrants and despises Croats from BiH?

The article discusses the Croatian left's disdain for Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite their support for illegal migrants, amidst recent debates triggered by the Croatian handball team's success.

Feb 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

If we welcomed the handball players, we must also welcome the futsal team! But, without politics, please...

Croatia's futsal team achieved a historic milestone by winning a bronze medal at the European Championships, surpassing their previous best performance in 2012.

Feb 7 • 17:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

If we welcomed the handball players, we must also welcome the futsal national team! But without Thompson, please...

Croatia's futsal national team achieved its greatest success by winning a bronze medal at the European Championship, surpassing its previous best of fourth place in 2012.

Feb 7 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In the LRF Cup final, the hosts will face the multiple tournament winners

The hosts will compete against a highly successful team in the LRF Cup final after both semi-finals were tightly contested.

Feb 7 • 16:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Double connotations in sports, history, and pop culture break Plenković's political spine

The article discusses the political turmoil surrounding the reception of the Croatian handball team, intertwining sports with national identity and political authority.

Feb 7 • 10:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Maraš spoke about the welcome and criticisms directed at the EHF

Croatian handball representative Mateo Maraš addressed the European Championship, discussions surrounding the team's bronze medal, and their welcome in Zagreb.

Feb 7 • 07:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Markić: How did the superior Plenković lose elections to the inferior Tomašević 8 months ago?

The article reflects on the political implications of the handball national team's welcome in Zagreb amidst a conflict between the city leadership and the national government, highlighting HDZ's victory led by PM Andrej Plenković.

Feb 6 • 21:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Police investigates the salute 'For Home Ready' and right-wing supporters of the HDZ and teenagers at the handball players' welcome

Zagreb police are conducting a criminal investigation related to the salute 'For Home Ready' and the raising of right hands during the welcome ceremony for the Croatian handball team.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Do Croats have a cult of the national team or a cult of success?

The Croatian handball team recently secured a bronze medal at the European Championship, while the futsal team lost a close semifinals match against Spain and is set to compete for a medal against France.

Feb 6 • 13:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Do Croats love their national teams or just their success?

The Croatian handball team has won a bronze medal at the European Championship, while the futsal team is set to compete for a medal after a close semifinal loss to Spain.

Feb 6 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Artur Oganezov: From Tapa Goalkeeper to Refereeing in Madeira in Seven Years

Artur Oganezov transitioned from being a goalkeeper for Tapa's handball team to an international referee officiating games in Madeira within five years.

Feb 6 • 08:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Will Plenković maintain a 'strategic triangle' with minorities and liberals after Thompson?

The welcome ceremony for the bronze medal-winning handball team in Zagreb has sparked a political shift, indicating a potential polarization of voters ahead of future parliamentary elections due to the HDZ's rightward move under Andrej Plenković.

Feb 5 • 18:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Vedrana Rudan commented on the reception of handball players, numerous reactions to her post followed

After the reception of the Croatian handball team, which won a bronze medal at the European Championship, writer Vedrana Rudan shared her thoughts on Facebook, highlighting the controversial performance by singer Marko Perković Thompson.

Feb 5 • 15:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Hasanbegović: The Left has become a useful idiot for Plenković through the creation of anti-constitutional hysteria

Historian and former culture minister Zlatko Hasanbegović discussed the political and social dimensions of the handball team's welcome in Zagreb, questioning the left's motives and suggesting their actions benefit Prime Minister Plenković.

Feb 5 • 15:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Sociology Professor: What if the Handball Players Wanted the Rolling Stones at Their Welcome?

Sociology professor Krešimir Krolo discusses the controversies surrounding the welcome of the handball team and their request for singer Marko Perković Thompson, comparing today's celebrations with those of the 90s and early 2000s.

Feb 5 • 15:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Handball legend bids farewell to the Danish national team

Danish handball player Mads Mensah Larsen has announced his retirement from the national team after a successful career that included winning a gold medal at the European Championship.

Feb 5 • 11:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Dagur Sigurdsson on Divorce After 33 Years of Marriage: 'We Are Great Friends'

Sports expert Dagur Sigurdsson discusses his recent divorce after 33 years of marriage, emphasizing the strength of his friendship with his former spouse, amidst his success with the Croatian handball team.

Feb 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO: We asked people if they could name three Croatian handball clubs

The Croatian handball team was celebrated in a public gathering in Zagreb for winning bronze at the European Handball Championship, amidst the controversy surrounding their insistence on having Marko Perković Thompson perform despite his concert ban in the city.

Feb 4 • 19:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Mirela Holy: Who is Plenković fooling?

Former Minister of Environment and Nature, Mirela Holy, expressed her astonishment at the Croatian Handball Federation's and national team's behavior regarding the greeting event, criticizing them for overshadowing their bronze medal achievement with the figure of Marko Perković Thompson.

Feb 4 • 17:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO Cheering for the Handball Players with 'For Home Ready' and Raising a Fist with Minors

The video shows Ivan Matanović in Zagreb celebrating the Croatian handball team's arrival while chanting 'For Home Ready' and raising his fist alongside minors.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: At the reception of handball players, shouted 'ZDS' with minors raising their right hands

During a reception for the Croatian handball team, Ivan Matanović filmed himself chanting 'Za Dom Spremni' with minors raising their right hands, which he claimed was not an act of spreading hatred.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO 'Plenković ties political fate to a singer who boasted he brought a photo of a leader from Canada'

The Constitutional Court is set to handle cases regarding the government's takeover of the handball team's welcome, with legal challenges from local officials and opposition parties over alleged violations of power separation.

Feb 4 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

Spain now knows its roadmap for the 2027 World Cup after a European Championship to forget

Spain's handball team has laid out its plan for the 2027 World Cup following an early exit from the 2026 European Championship after a loss to Portugal.

Feb 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Selak Raspudić to the Možemo activists: 'You literally cry that there wasn't fascism at the welcome. Is this normal?!'

Debates continue regarding the welcome for Croatia's silver medalist handball team and whether the government acted without the consent of the Zagreb City Assembly, with MP Marija Selak Raspudić accusing the Možemo party of lying about the events.

Feb 4 • 14:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

PHOTO: Ljubuški Welcomes Four Handball Players from the Croatian National Team

Hundreds gathered in Ljubuški to celebrate the bronze medal of the Croatian handball team at the European Championship and welcome their heroes - Matej Mandić, David Mandić, Ivan Pavlović, and Dino Ćeški.

Feb 4 • 13:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Tomašević sends invoice to Plenković: It is known how much cleaning the square after the welcome will cost the state

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government will need to cover the cleaning costs for Ban Josip Jelačić Square following the welcome for the bronze medal-winning handball team, which was organized by the government after a failed event by the city of Zagreb.

Feb 4 • 13:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Martinović revealed how he lifted the team after Sweden: I told the guys to turn off their phones

Ivan Martinović, portraying the Croatian national handball team for the first time as captain, reflects on how former captain Domagoj Duvnjak's support helped him in his new role, especially after a tough loss to Sweden.

Feb 4 • 12:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The stages and poses are changing, but distrust in elites remains

After celebrating a bronze medal and singing various songs, including those by Thompson, debate has arisen regarding whether the government acted legally in organizing the handball team's welcome, leading to a lack of consensus among legal experts.

Feb 4 • 09:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Dagur Sigurdsson revealed a secret connection with Croatia in an emotional confession: 'Incredible...'

Dagur Sigurdsson, the coach of the Croatian handball team, discusses his deep bond with Croatia and his remarkable achievements within a short period.

Feb 4 • 08:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dijanović: The Phenomenon of Croatian Self-hatred

The European Handball Federation's decision to ban Marko Perković Thompson's song at Croatian national team matches raises deeper political and identity-related questions about the criteria for assessing national symbols and the external pressures leading to such bans.

Feb 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Croatia is hunting for historic success: Our football and handball players are the best proof they can fight against favorites

The Croatian futsal team faces off against the powerful Spanish team in the semifinals of the European Championship, showcasing their potential to achieve great things despite Spain being the favorite.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

See what three Croatian handball players did after winning bronze

The Croatian national handball team celebrated their bronze medal win at the European Championship with a touching moment and sportsmanship following their victory over Iceland.

Feb 3 • 21:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Rijeka Welcomes the Bronze Handball Players

Rijeka hosted a celebratory event for the Croatian handball players who won bronze in the European Championship, welcoming several key members of the team and coaching staff.

Feb 3 • 20:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The Miracle That Croatia Dreams

The Croatian futsal team is on the brink of securing its first medal in history after an impressive performance, capturing the nation's enthusiasm akin to the handball and football championships.

Feb 3 • 20:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Watch '240 seconds' 24sata: Government violated a number of communal regulations at the welcome of handball players

The Croatian government has been reported to have breached several municipal regulations during the welcome event for the handball team.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Constitutional Expert: 'The Government Has Done Nothing Unconstitutional'

The article discusses the crisis surrounding the government’s actions related to organizing a welcome for the bronze medal handball team amidst claims of constitutional violations and a lack of effective leadership in the judiciary.

Feb 3 • 18:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

VIDEO Sigurdsson picks up the guitar again and thrilled the audience in "his" city: He performed a timeless hit

Dagur Sigurdsson, the coach of the bronze medal-winning handball team, delighted fans in Zadar after a warm welcome, performing a timeless hit on his guitar.

Feb 3 • 18:28 UTC

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