Archive for March 26th, 2008

Dubrovnik To Introduce a Clean-up Vessel during the Tourist Season

Zagreb, March 26 (CP) – A special vessel is to be moored in Dubrovnik’s Gruz port during the summer months tasked with cleaning the sea in case of pollution and taking sea water samples in water quality assessments.
One of the reasons for the ship being engaged is a large number of cruisers that sail into […]

Sunday Trade Discussed once again

Zagreb, March 26 (CP) — The proposal of a new law on Sunday shopping has been put before parliament. The ruling HDZ is claiming that the law should prevent grey economy and protect workers. Explaining the proposal deputy PM Damir Polancec said that the law envisages Sunday and holidays to be non-working days for shops, […]

SDSS To Remain Part of Croatian Government Despite Threats To Walk out

Zagreb, March 26 (CP) – The Independent Democratic Serb Party (SDSS) has at an emergency session of its main body has after an hour and a half of debate decided to remain in the government.
It has been decided that Slobodan Uzelac is to remain in the government, but certain conditions are to be put to […]

Croatian Soccer Squad To Play Scotland Tonight

Zagreb, March 26 (CP) — The Croatian national football team is in Glasgow today preparing for tonight’s friendly match against Scotland. Croatia has two more friendlies ahead of the 2008 European Championships, those matches will be against Moldova and Hungary in May.
Tonight’s match kicks off at 9 PM at Hampden Park.

Croatian Actor Boris Dvornik Laid To Rest

Zagreb, March 26 (CP) — Friends, colleagues, and fans will pay their last respects to Croatian actor Boris Dvornik today at a ceremony to be held at the Croatian National Theatre in Split at 1pm. Dvornik passed away in Split last Sunday at the age of 69. Funeral services will be at the Lovrinac cemetery […]