Russians flock to Croatia in search of EU COVID shot


  • World
  • Monday, 15 Nov 2021

People from Russia wait to receive a dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination center in Zagreb, Croatia, November 15, 2021. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

ZAGREB (Reuters) - Already a favourite with summer holidaymakers, Croatia is now seeing a surge in visitors from Russia seeking COVID-19 shots.

The number of flights from Russia has increased in recent weeks and it's not unusual to hear Russian spoken at vaccination centres in the capital Zagreb. Foreigners, like locals, can get vaccines for free in Croatia.

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