A few days ago the Croatian government reported that it had received a 102 million Euros subsidy from the European Union for the construction of the LNG terminal on the island of Krk in northern Adriatic.

On this occasion, the Croatian Minister of Environment and Energy Slaven Dobrovic said that this was one of the most important energy projects not only at the national level, but also at the regional and European level, as it was proven with the EU decision on co-financing.

Dobrovic also added, ''This project will definitely give a significant impetus to the Croatian economy and industry, which will have the opportunity to develop new services, new skills and new technologies in the field of LNG''.

The funds approved on the 17th of February by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) coordination committee will cover 50 percent of the pre-construction study and almost 28 percent of the works.

The LNG terminal project worth 363 million Euros is intended for the construction a floating terminal off the island of Krk. Currently, the Croatian government is in the final phase of selecting a strategic investor, whilst the construction works are to begin in 2019.

Robin Hood: Origins is underway in Dubrovnik and this morning hundreds of extras and props filled the streets of the ancient city. Colourful costumes, magnificent horses and bows and arrows all brought a touch of Nottingham to the pearl of the Adriatic as the first day of filming saw a flurry of action.

Filming will last until the 6th of March so we can expect more sights in the near future. Both Robin Hood, played by Taron Egerton, and Maid Marion, or Eve Hewson appeared relaxed on set today.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has introduced new direct flight from Amsterdam to Split in its new summer schedule for 2017. Therefore, the Dutch air carrier will operate flights to two Croatia's destinations from now on – to Zagreb and Split, thus make their capital city more accessible than ever before.

In the period of pre-season from the 22nd of April to the 2nd of July, and in off-season from the 9th of September to the 28th of October 2017, KLM will organize flights on Saturdays and Sundays with aircraft Embraer 100 with 90 seats.

In the middle of summer, from the 9th of July to the 31st of August 2017, KLM will increase the number of flights to six a week, as well as the number of passengers because the air carrier plans of flying Boeing 737 aircraft with available 132 seats.

''We would like to offer our clients more direct flights from Amsterdam to cities of their choice. Split seemed a logical choice because Croatia is a top destination and we have recognized the need for new flights and new destinations. However, this is an important decision for us because we have launched a direct flight to Split for the first time in our history'', commented Pieter Elbers, the president and director of KLM.

- We don't care if you are the Sheriff of Nottingham you can't drive this van down this road – is the conversation we hope these police officers were having with this van that drove down the Stradun yesterday carrying the director of the Robin Hood: Origins movie, Otto Bathurst.

The police officers did indeed stop the VIP van and asked the driver for his permits and papers, presumably all was correct as the police then waved the driver on with a smile. The van, with blacked-out windows, arrived on Sunday afternoon on the main street through the centre of the historic Old City to collect Bathurst, who was working on one of the sets.

The first star selfie from the Robin Hood cast has appeared on social media. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, or Little John, has published a selfie from Dubrovnik before the first day of filming of Robin Hood: Origins in Dubrovnik.

With the comment “Cat in Da Hat” Jamie wearing a funky hat the actor appears to have taken in a well-known Dubrovnik hotel. Filming starts today in Dubrovnik, with Jamie Dornan, Eve Hewson and Taron Egerton all expected to be on the first set.

Although the utmost care has been taken to protect the historic facades and streets of Dubrovnik with the construction of the Robin Hood sets in Dubrovnik there has still been an inexcusable devastation.

Three square stone pillars that have stood at the end of the Siroka Street in the centre of the city have been removed to make way for filming and all that is left are three concrete scars. Siroka Street, or Wide Street in English, is one of the side streets off the Strdaun and the three stone pillars are recognisable landmarks, we can presume that this is a temporary measure, but it is still disturbing to see ancient sights removed for the sake of a movie.

Siroka Street and its iconic three pillars - Photo Njuskalo.hr

The pillars have been removed for Robin Hood - Photo Mark Thomas 

Dubrovnik had a colourful feel today as the annual Zupa Carnival came to town. From life-size Barbie dolls to nuns and tarts and even Super Mario, it was a day of laughter and fun for all ages.

This was the 36th time the Zupa carnival has been held and the Stradun was full as people watched the festival roll by. Each group had an opportunity for a short sketch on a stage in front of the St. Blaise Church and this year there was an international touch as groups came from Bosnia and Herzegovina to parade.

On the eve of the first day of filming of Robin Hood: Origins the final touches are being made to the first set to be use tomorrow in the harbour in the Old City of Dubrovnik. The scene is set, Dubrovnik now has a real Nottingham feel.

Banners and flags were hung late this afternoon over one of the gates into the Old City and the director, Otto Bathurst, was spotted giving instructions as the flags were raised. Security guards are guarding all the sets and tomorrow Robin Hood will arrive in the city.

Filming will last until the 6th of March and all of the actors have already arrived, although they have yet to be seen on the streets of the city, this will all change tomorrow.