Archive for April 20th, 2008

Boy Suffers Breathing Problems after Doctor in Dubrovnik Leaves Gauze in his Nasal Cavity

Zagreb, April 20 (CP) — A father is to sue a hospital in Dubrovnik after his son was left with gauze in his nasal cavity obstructing his breathing after a tonsil operation.
The seven-year-old suffered breathing problems after he was released home from a Dubrovnik hospital after undergoing a tonsil operation and he could only breath […]

Two Venomous Snake Bites Recorded in Croatia; Victims Admitted to the same Hospital and Both Stable

Zagreb, April 20 (CP) – As many as two venomous snakebites were recorded in Croatia on Sunday, but both victims are said to be stable.
An elderly woman was bit in the foot by a venomous snake in Croatia’s Lika area after which she was rushed to a Gospic hospital in a serious state, but it […]

Croatia To Begin First Round of NATO Accession Talks on Monday

Zagreb, April 20 (CP) – Croatia is to begin its first round of talks on joining NATO in Brussels on Monday in a bid to become a full NATO member in spring of 2009.
The talks are going to be led on the Croatian side by Bianca Matkovic, a Foreign Ministry political issues state secretary.
The talks […]

Croatian Veteran Singer/Songwriter/Poet Arsen Dedic Undergoes Sight-saving Operation

Zagreb, April 20 (CP) – The veteran Croatian poet and singer/songwriter Arsen Dedic has had eye-surgery that saved his sight.
One of the most famous Croatian musicians and artists had nearly died some four years ago and had to have an emergency liver transplant.
He recovered beyond all expectations and returned to his work with fresh vigour.
Dedic […]