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A memorial for Dr Branko Franolic A memorial for dr. Branko Franolic Croatian Ambassador welcomed the family, friends and admirers of Dr Branko Franolic in the Embassy on the 18th of October. Gathered honoured dr. Franolic and celebrate his life by dedicating a model of Falkuša, (donated by dr. Marko Krznaric i Radovan Katic) a traditional Croatian fishing boat, to his memory. 18.10.2011. | Press releases

Minister Bozinovic at exhibition of defence and security equipment in LondonMinister Bozinovic at exhibition of defence and security equipment in London Defence Minister Davor Bozinovic, upon invitation of the organizer, visited yesterday, September 13, the International exhibition of defence and security equipment DSEI, held in London, where Patria and Djuro Djakovic special vehicles Consortium exhibited armoured combat vehicle and presented the visitors the possibilities of its production. On this occasion, Minister Bozinovic held a meeting with the CEOs and top officials form the Finnish Patria, Norway's Kongsberg, German Rheinmetall and representatives of the British ministry for trade and investment which organized the exhibition. 13.09.2011. | Press releases

Croatian Animation Programmes At Cambridge Film Festival Croatian Animation Programmes At Cambridge Film Festival Established in 1977, the Cambridge Film Festival has been committed to delivering the very best in independent international cinema for over 30 years. Bold and imaginative in our presentation of films, we embrace the latest technology, whilst also showcasing our passion for the heritage of cinema. The 31st edition will take place from the 15th to the 25th of September at the Arts Picturehouse cinema and across Cambridge City Centre. http://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/01.09.2011. | Press releases

Screening of the Croatian film "Crnci" (The Blacks)As part of the International Oscar® Season 2011 at The Tricycle Cinema, the Croatian film The Blacks (Crnci) is being screened on February 18, 2011 at 19:00.26.01.2011. | Press releases

Theatre Mala Scena at Barbican Centre in LondonTheatre Mala Scena at Barbican Centre in London Theatre Mala Scena from Zagreb, as the first Croatian theatre company to perform in London, will show its internationally acclaimed theatre production „Parachutists or On the Art of Falling“at the Barbican Centre from 21st until 28th October 2010. The play is aimed at the children between 3 and 9 years of age. 04.10.2010. | Press releases

The exhibition “Architecture as Landscape: A Morphology of Contemporary Croatian Architecture”The exhibition “Architecture as Landscape: A Morphology of Contemporary Croatian Architecture” will be taking place from the 19th of June to the 4th of July as part of the London Festival of Architecture International Showcase. With the kind permission of the Fitzroy Square Frontagers' & Garden Committee, the exhibition shall be open to the public in the Fitzroy Square Gardens, Monday to Friday 12-5 PM and on weekends 11am - 3pm.09.06.2010. | Press releases

Lecture Holy Darkness: Prehistoric Cave Sanctuaries of DalmatiaLecture Holy Darkness: Prehistoric Cave Sanctuaries of Dalmatia Dr Stašo Forenbaher, research fellow at the Institute for Anthropology and lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zagreb was a speaker at the lecture “Holy Darkness: Prehistoric Cave Sanctuaries of Dalmatia” held at the Croatian Embassy on 11th March 2010.16.03.2010. | Press releases

Presentation of the Island of KrkPresentation of the island of Krk Cultural heritage, modern design and natural beauty of the island of Krk were at the centre of the cultural evening held at the Croatian Embassy in London on 12th February 2010. Croatian Ambassador Dr Ivica Tomic introduced the event and opened the exhibition “Gold and Silver Dots – Visualisation of the Folk Music of the Island of Krk”. Maroje Mrduljaš, an art critic from Zagreb spoke about the exhibition and its authors Sabina Barbiš i Marija Depicolzuane, students in the Faculty of Architecture and Graphic Design in Zagreb. The young designers have achieved harmony between the tradition and modern form by using selected photographs of the Krk landscape with transcripts of the music and lyrics of the traditional folk songs. 17.02.2010. | Press releases

Aestas Musica concert at the Royal Academy of MusicAestas Musica at the Royal Academy of Music in London Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy of Music in London was the venue for the concert by the international ensemble Aestas Musica, held on 17th January 2010. Aestas Musica, the well known baroque seminar, has been going on for 17 years, the last 10 in Varaždin.18.01.2010. | Press releases

NaslovDear visitors, Welcome to the Croatian Embassy home page. I firmly believe that our home page will further enhance the efficiency of the fundamental purpose of our diplomatic presence in the UK: to be at service and disposition of both Croatian citizens in the UK and UK citizens who may have an interest in Croatia.01.01.2010. | Press releases