Latest News from Croatia
Slobodan Praljak Court Suicide: Source of Poison Not Found
A Dutch investigation into former Bosnian Croat military official Slobodan Praljak’s suicide at the UN war crimes tribunal in 2017 failed to establish how he obtained the poison that he took in the courtroom.
EU Unemployment Falls to Record Low
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.1% in September 2018, stable compared with August 2018 and down from 8.9% in September 2017.
Bulgaria is not a Wanted Partner in the EU and Only Cooperates with Romania, a Study Showes
Bulgaria is not a wanted partner within the EU, it cooperates practically only with Romania and does not participate in any informal group of countries with common interests.
Romania takes over Presidency of European Union Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)
As of today, 1 November 2018, Romania takes over the Presidency of the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), a position in which it will propose the allocation of additional financial resources for the development of the region's potential that this region has.
For 1 Year, Air Pollution Has Led to the Premature Death of Over 14,000 Bulgarians
Air pollution with fine particles has led in 2015 to the premature death of 14,200 people in Bulgaria. This was shown by a study of the European Environment Agency covering 41 European countries. It is an updated version of the report covering the period 2000-2016.
Bosnian Croat Leader Criticises Zagreb for Election 'Meddling'
The newly-elected Croat member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite state presidency, Zeljko Komsic, claimed in an open letter to EU officials on Tuesday that Croatia is involved in "diplomatic aggression" against his country.
Croatian Ex-Minister: 'No Corruption' in State Takeover of Agrokor
Former Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Martina Dalic launched her new book 'The Collapse of Crony Capitalism' on Monday, insisting there was no corrupt conspiracy involved in the government's efforts to save Croatia's heavily indebted food and retail company Agrokor.
"Land of cheap labor, corruption, heroin, money laundering"
The report on Serbia states that the main factors for a favorable economic growth are economic reforms and the country's strategic location, Tanjug said on Monday.
Almost 70% of Bulgarians Believe in the Cultural Superiority of Bulgaria
Our people may not be perfect, but our culture is superior to that of others "- according to 69% of the Bulgarians who participated in a survey of the Pew Research Center from 34 countries in Europe conducted in the period 2015-2017 .
Low Crime Rate Among Migrants in Bosnia, Data Reveals
The increasing number of migrants and refugees entering Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018 has raised concerns about security, especially in towns near the border with EU member state Croatia, but official data shows that they have not committed large numbers of criminal offences.
Croatian president meets with envoys for missing persons
The cabinet of Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic announced that the meeting with Ivan Vrkic and Veran Matic took place on October 25 in Zagreb.
Croatian MPs Urge EU to Discuss Bosnia Election 'Problem'
Eleven Croatian MEPs have complained in a joint letter to the European Parliament that the newly-elected Bosnian Croat member of Bosnia's state tripartite presidency was mostly elected by Bosniak votes.
Former Agrokor Owner Will Be Extradited To Croatia
Croatian tycoon and former owner of indebted food giant Agrokor, will be extradited to Croatia after Judge Duncan Ouseley in London's High Court handed down his verdict on Thursday, making the first-instance verdict final.
Migrants in Bosnia 'Taking Wrong Path': EU Official
Johannes Peterlik, the EU's Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs, told media in Sarajevo on Thursday that migrants and refugees currently in Bosnia must be told that they are trying to take the wrong path to the EU.
Croatian Anti-Abortionists Criticised for Hospital 'Prayer Rallies'
Pro-choice politicians and activists have criticised anti-abortionists for their tactic of gathering to pray outside hospitals across the country to discourage women seeking terminations.