Archive for February 19th, 2008

Former Croatian Tennis Star Goran Ivanisevic Smashes Paparazzi Camera

Zagreb, February 19 (CP) – Former Croatian top tennis player Goran Ivanisevic is to be questioned by police after he attacked a paparazzi in front of his Zagreb home on Monday.
The attack on a tabloid magazine photographer was reported to police and Ivanisevic has promised to speak to the police once he returns to Croatia, […]

Croatian Foreign Ministry Advises Croat Nationals To Be Cautious about Visiting Serbia and Kosovo

Zagreb, February 19 (CP) — The Foreign Ministry has issued an advisory to its citizens travelling to Serbia to avoid gatherings, rallies and protests.
The same warning has been issued for travel to Kosovo.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Convicted Killer who Fled Lepoglava Penitentiary

Zagreb, February 19 (CP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for Nenad Bizic from Darda, a convicted murderer jailed in Lepoglava prison who has failed to return to the penitentiary after completing his work shift outside prison.
The medium-height, browned haired murderer has been serving a nine-year prison term for murdering his neighbour in 1997.

Turkish Ship still in Croatian Territorial Waters

Zagreb, February 19 (CP) — The Turkish vessel that caught fire in Croatian waters nearly two weeks ago has only been towed as far as Savudrija.
Although it was to arrive in Trieste on Monday, the go-ahead of the Italian maritime authorities is awaited for it to travel further.
The Italian authorities wish to get guarantees from […]

Search for Missing Croatian Fisherman Continues

Zagreb, February 19 (CP) — The search for a missing Labin fisherman, which was discontinued last night due to poor visibility, has continued on Tuesday morning without success.
Fisherman Adam Vlacic went missing as he was fishing between the islands of Cres and the Istrian peninsula on Monday.
Helicopters, port authority vessels and Rabac port […]

Croatia Hit by 6.2 Pct Inflation, Highest Since 2000

Zagreb, January 19 (CP) – The State Statistics Bureau has released data on the increase of prices and services for personal use which show that in January of 2008 compared to the previous month prices had increased 0.7 percent and 6.2 percent compared to January 2007.
Calculations have shown that Croatia is experiencing the highest inflation […]