Croatian Radio breaks a Guinness World Record
- by croatiaweek
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ZAGREB, 2 Jan (Hina) – Croatian Radio made history when, on its 100th birthday, it broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of hosts in a radio marathon (Guinness World Records: “Most hosts in a radio talk show relay”), Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) reported on Thursday.
More than 100 radio presenters took part on the air of the Second Programme of Croatian Radio (HRT – HR 2), the statement said.
The record was broken in the presence of an official Guinness World Records adjudicator, who monitored the challenge throughout to ensure that all the required criteria were met.
Hosts rotated on air every 15 minutes without interruption, fulfilling all conditions for a new world record.
Presenters from all 12 Croatian Radio stations participated in this historic broadcast, marking the first time the entire HRT radio network came together for a single programme.
“Breaking the Guinness World Record is a powerful confirmation of Croatian Radio’s strength today. Our more than one hundred presenters in a continuous broadcast show that radio has never been more alive and is ready for its second century,” said Eliana Čandrlić Glibota, Editor-in-Chief of Croatian Radio’s programmes.
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The radio marathon, titled “100 Voices in 100 Hours for 100 Years”, began at 6 a.m. on 31 December 2025. After breaking the Guinness record, the programme continues until 4 January 2026, marking the start of the centenary celebrations of Croatian Radio.
The broadcast comes from the newly opened, state-of-the-art studio and control room of the Second Programme of Croatian Radio, simultaneously on HR 2 frequencies, via live streams on the HRTi platform, and on HRT’s official YouTube channel, with strong interaction with listeners on social media.
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The project “100 Voices in 100 Hours for 100 Years” marks the beginning of Croatian Radio’s 100th anniversary, which will continue throughout 2026 with a range of special programmes and activities.
