So, you’ve dealt with bureaucracy, found an apartment, and you’re settling more or less comfortably into your new life in Zagreb, but you want to get to know people with similar experiences as yours. Where would one start?
Well, there are various Facebook groups you can join and pages you can like, such as:
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Zagreb Expat Meet Up: a group for expats and English-speaking Croats who want to get to know new people and find information on latest news and events
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Zagreb Expat: a Facebook page connected to Zagreb Expat website which provides useful info for foreigners in Zagreb
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Expats in Zagreb: a Facebook group aimed at connecting expats and giving them all the information on events and other things they might need.
- Unique Zagreb: a platform offering English speaking meetups and social events, articles, exclusive photos & videos for Zagreb expats and the English speaking community (They also have a Facebook page)
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International Women’s Club Zagreb: a non-profit organization offering expats and businesswomen the opportunity to network and socialize (they also have a Facebook page)
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Zagreb Expat Community at InterNations: an organization of various expats in Zagreb, with lots of activities and events throughout the year
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Easy Expat: guides on various topics of interest to expats, from accommodation, to work and healthcare
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ESN Zagreb: a group for Erasmus students, but with very useful information for non-students as well
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citypal.me: tips on what to do, where to go, and other useful information (also on Facebook)
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Zagreb in Your Pocket: a comprehensive guide on everything you might need in Zagreb, with an app and a PDF file you can download
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TimeOut Zagreb: another useful guide on Zagreb events and news (also on Facebook)
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Spotted by Locals Zagreb: what better way to get to know Zagreb than through a local’s point of view? You can also download an app and let it guide you through everything Zagreb has to offer.
- Croatia Week: online lifestyle magazine about Croatia.
