Archive for January 29th, 2008

Swoboda Presents Report on Croatia’s EU Bid Progess

Zagreb, January 29 (CP) — The EP rapporteur on Croatia Hannes Swoboda has presented to the members of the EP foreign policy committee in Brussels a fresh report on Croatia’s progress. He stated that key reforms has still not been implemented.
A discussion on the Protected Ecology and Fishery Zone in the Adriatic followed. Swoboda expressed […]

Dutch Cyclist Dies in Crash near Vodnjan in Istria

A Dutch cyclist is hit by a van in Vodnjan, Istria and later dies in Pula hospital

Verdict in the Rape Trial of Lika Tycoon Josip Mraovic Postponed

Zagreb, January 29 (CP) – Although a verdict was expected to be handed down at the Rijeka county court in the trial of local Gospic tycoon Josip Mraovic for the rape of American basketball player Ilisha Jarrett, the hearing has been postponed until February 6.
The reason for this is that the evidence material regarding the […]

Families of Fire-fighters Demanding Eight Million Kuna in Damages

Zagreb, January 29 (CP) – The families of 12 fire-fighters who had died at Veliki Kornat on August 30, 2007 are demanding a total of eight million kuna in damages.
If the court accepts the claims filed by the families, the local authorities in Vodice and Tisno will have to pay up, reports the Slobodna Dalmacija […]

Diplomatic Reshuffle Announced

Zagreb, January 29 (CP) – An abrupt and uncalled for changes have been announced in top positions of Croatian diplomacy. Seasoned diplomat Mirjana Mladineo, who many believe to be responsible for Croatia’s successful entry into the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member just a few weeks ago is to be replaced as Croatia’s permanent […]