Croatians flock to Slovenia to shop cheaper

Brežice, 23 January - After Croatia joined the Eurozone on 1 January, Croatians are increasingly shopping in Slovenia, especially in the eastern town of Brežice, finding cheaper deals there. Store owners welcome them with open arms and the locals hope this will boost tourism in the area.

Brežice Croatian cars in front of Brežice shops. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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Croatian cars in front of Brežice shops.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice Brežice Mayor Ivan Molan. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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Brežice Mayor Ivan Molan.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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