Archive for April 8th, 2008

Writer Kiran Desai on a Tour of Book Promotion in Croatia

Zagreb, April 8 (CP) — The best-known Indian author Kiran Desai has arrived in Zagreb in a bid to promote two of her novels that have been translated into Croatian across the country.
This youngest ever Booker prize recipient which she was awarded at the age of 35 is to promote two of her novels Inheritance […]

New Russian Mi171Š Choppers from Russia already Malfunctioning

Zagreb, April 8 (CP) – A weekly Croatia magazine is claiming in an article published that the newly acquired Mi-171Š Russian helicopters are already causing headaches for the Croatian military, as they keep malfunctioning.
The helicopters, bought by the Croatian air force as part of a clearing debt between Croatia and Russia have started breaking down […]

Ribnjak Park the Scene of the Killing of a Youth Three Weeks ago To Get Round-the-Clock Wardens

Zagreb, April 8 (CP) – Following the brawl of rival gangs and the death of a youth some three weeks ago in one of Zagreb’s most beautiful centrally positioned parks Ribnjak, the city authorities have decided to introduce a 24-hour watch of the park.
The job vacancies have already been put out and it is now […]

Osijek To Form Authorities after Seven Months

Zagreb, April 8 (CP) — Following seven months of wrangling over setting up the Osijek authorities the town is to have its city council formed today, based on a coalition agreement reached last week.
In line with the agreement Party of Rights member Gordan Matkovic is to become the Osijek mayor, while Anto Djapic, Party of […]