Archive for March 19th, 2008

Croatian Political Leaders See Kosovo Recognition as Political Reality without Alternative

Zagreb, March 19 (CP) — The president of the national committee in charge of monitoring negotiations with the EU, Vesna Pusic has said that Croatia had done the right thing regarding the recognition of Kosovo, as Kosovo needs to be recognized as a political fact and also because some things need to be done because […]

Disgraced Former Croatian Tennis Star Goran Ivanisevic Flees to the United States with Family

Zagreb, March 19 (CP) – Former Croatian tennis player Goran Ivanisevic has decided to move his family to the States after being found out of cheating on his partner Tanja Dragovic with a local model.
It has been reported that Ivanisevic, his partner and two children arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday, greeted by a hoard […]

Croatia Formally Recognizes Kosovo

Zagreb, March 19 (CP) – At its closed-door session, the Croatian government has formally recognized Kosovo’s independence, joining some 30 countries that have recognized it so far.
Kosovo had declared its independence on February 17.
It is yet to be seen now how the government coalition partners, namely the Independent  Democratic Serb Party (SDSS) will react to […]

Ljubicic Advances to next Round of Indian Wells

Zagreb, March 19 (CP) –At the ATP Masters Series tennis tournament underway in Indian Wells California, Ivan Ljubicic remains Croatia’s only competitor after defeating Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-3, 6-4 yesterday.
Ljubicic faces Roger Federer of Switzerland next. Both Mario Ancic and Karlovic were eliminated in thier third round matches.

Slovenia Denies Filing Charges Against Croatia over ZERP

The Slovenian ministry of Agriculture issued a statement yesterday which denied claims which appeared in some Croatian media sources, that Slovenia intends to charge Croatia for alleged damages done to Slovenian fishermen as a result of implementation of the Ecological and Fisheries Protection Zone in the Adriatic.
The statement explained that there had been a misunderstanding […]

Croatia Adopts Join Declaration with Hungary and Bulgaria on Kosovo Recognition

Zagreb, March 19 (CP) – At Wednesday morning’s session of the Croatian government a joint declaration was agreed with Hungary and Bulgaria announcing the formal recognition of Kosovo’s independence.
It is expected that the three countries will formally recognize Kosovo during the course of the day.
Croatia’s recognition should come at a session of its inner cabinet during […]

Croatia Experiencing Serious Temperature Drop following Spring-like Weather

Zagreb, March 18 (CP) — Croatia is currently experiencing severe weather changes, as after 20 degrees temperatures inland, Tuesday has seen snowfall and temperatures dipping to just a few degrees above freezing point.
A lot of snow has fallen in Delnice, while a little less in Gospic, Zagreb, Karlovac, Ogulin, on Mt. Sljeme and at Zavizan.
Winter […]