In the Beginning,There Was theKingdom
On the occasion of 1100 years of the Croatian kingdom, in Klovićevi Dvori from October, 2025, to February 15, 2026, you can view an exhibition on Croatian historical integrity.
News
The seventh issue of Symbol has been released
In the company of dear friends, collaborators, and colleagues – our eternal supporters – we celebrated the release of the seventh issue of Symbol magazine.
We celebrated the release of the sixth issue of Symbol
In front of a large audience and accompanied by a rich musical program, the new issue of Symbol was presented — a magazine that proves quality is not created in haste, but with thoughtfulness, balance, and style.
Culture & art
„I Know Very Well How Difficult It Isto Play Outdoors in the Summer…“
Behind Martina Filjak, an internationally renowned pianist and winner of numerous awards and recognitions, are two years of her mandate as artistic director of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
“Džuli is my identity card”
Born into a family of a Montenegrin doctor and a Belgian pianist, Daniel Popović appeared on stage already as a high school student. The megahit “Džuli” from 1983 became his identity card, and that Eurovision performance rolled down like an avalanche, launching his music career
“The Croatian National Theatre and our audience are truly something special”
With her talent and dedication, Iva Vitić Gameiro has conquered numerous stages across Europe, but she regularly points out that she enjoys dancing the most in Zagreb, on the stage of the Croatian National Theatre
“An Actor Lives and Creates as Long as He Finds Joy in Every New Role”
The acting journey of Željko Dimić (59), better known in the American film industry as Jack Dimich, unfolds more like a film script than a traditional biography
“Pigs Love Ice Cream!”
From tattooed live pigs to the iconic Cloaca, a machine that replicates human digestion, Belgian artist Wim Delvoye never stops pushing the boundaries of art and ethics
“In 50 Years, Only a Select Few Will Read Hegel”
The prestigious Nonino Literary Award is often seen as a predictor of the renowned Nobel Prize. This year, it was awarded to German poet and novelist Michael Krüger
Entrepreneurship
Zepter’s Creed – A Life of Health, Beauty, Longevity, and Sustainable Elegance
Kata Pavlović, at the helm of Zepter Croatia, stands as the brand’s most sophisticated ambassador – representing, with quiet assurance, a global name synonymous with elegance of healthy living
A Revolution in Optics
Hyperlight Eyewear is more than just a fashion accessory — it’s a revolution in vision protection and overall well-being. Igor Pavlović, CFO of Zepter Croatia, speaks to Symbol about this innovative solution
“The Golden Ratio Has Always Been My Guiding Star”
Art and medicine—surgery in particular—share a surprising number of similarities, says our interviewee, Assistant Professor Dr Krešimir Gršić, Head of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb
Politics
“I Was in Croatia at the Right Time”
In the memoirs titled “(Un)Diplomatic Lives”, William and Lynn Montgomery, alongside the political dimension of their mission, also describe their rich social life
Ognjen Pribičević: “Politics Has Become One Big Reality Show”
Drawing on his scientific and diplomatic experience, Ognjen Pribićević analyzes the complex crises and conflicts in his latest book, the outcomes of which are difficult to predict at this moment
„Sports and Politics Have a Lot in Common“
Born and raised in Zagreb, Krunoslav Katičić, Secretary General of the Croatian Democratic Union and member of Parliament, is a great example of how a man can combine passion for justice with the desire to improve society
Gastronomy
A Chef Who Came Back Home
Alongside the luxury of Crikvenica’s Hotel Miramare comes a first-class gastronomic experience. We spoke with 33-year-old Michele Rajačić, head chef at the hotel’s restaurant, who honed his skills in a five-star hotel in Austria
The Chef with the Platinum Oscar
Damir Sertić has become synonymous with gastronomic glamour. His plates are not merely meals — they are experiences, personalised culinary stories that are remembered and retold
Lifestyle
The Visionary of the Croatian Fashion Scene
Behind every dress or piece of clothing signed by Dalibor Betti lies the story of a man whose passion for fashion began long before he became an unmissable name in the domestic fashion scene
A Style Icon Who Conquered the Fashion World Through Photography
Born under the hot Istrian sun, but with a soul rooted in the vibrant streets of Berlin, where
she found her home away from home, Suzana Holtgrave is not only a globally successful fashion photographer but also a style and art icon
Andro Vlahušić: “Dubrovnik Above All!”
Ever since he was 28, when he launched the Healthy City project, Andro Vlahušić has been wholeheartedly involved in all things Dubrovnik. This medical doctor, politician, and a long-serving mayor of Dubrovnik has never considered giving up his efforts to stand for Dubrovnik and its residents.
Sport
Tennis (R)Evolution
Feliks Lukas from Kaštela, publicly known as the director of the WTA 125 Makarska Open tournaments, is the mastermind behind Time Tennis, a new sport that he and his team are currently trying to put on the global map
About us
SYMBOL is a magazine that promotes content related to culture (art, music, theatre, architecture, design, lifestyle, cultural events, fashion, gastronomy…), but also entrepreneurship that fits into it and supports all of the above.