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Croatian Author Dasa Drndic at the Jewish Book WeekThe Croatian novelist, Daša Drndic, will take part in this year's Jewish Book Week, a major international literary festival in London described as “the capital's richest annual banquet of writers and ideas” by The Independent.20.01.2012. | Press releases

''Celebrating Dubrovnik'' ExhibitionOn the 2nd of December an exhibition 'Celebrating Dubrovnik' was opened in the Croatian Embassy in London. The exhibition was organised by the British-Croatian Society and the Croatian Embassy in London with the aim of promoting the longstanding British-Croatian links and their continuous strengthening as well as marking the twentieth anniversary of the attack on Dubrovnik.08.12.2011. | Press releases

Ruder Boškovic exhibition at the Royal SocietyAn exhibition celebrating the 300th anniversary of Ruder Boškovic's birth was opened at the Royal Society in London on 23rd of November 2011. This exhibition is dedicated to a renowned Croatian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, Jesuit and diplomat who became a member of the Royal Society in 1761 and left an important mark in Croatian, British and international science and culture.25.11.2011. | Press releases

Exhibition of Croatian UNESCO WORLD Heritage sites and concert of Croatian composers performed by the Rucner String Quartet to mark the completion of Croatia’s accession negotiations with the EUExhibition of Croatian UNESCO WORLD Heritage sites and concert of Croatian composers performed by the Rucner String Quartet to mark the completion of Croatia's accession negotiations with the EU The exhibition of Croatian UNESCO Heritage sites features the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Porec, Historic City of Trogir, Split with the Palace of Diocletian, Old City of Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Stari Grad Plain and the The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik. It shall be opened to the public from the 15th to the 25th of November in the Europe House in London. The concert shall be held on the 18th of November. 14.11.2011. | Press releases

Nu: Write Theatre Festival Zagreb: Tales of two citiesNu: Write Theatre Festival Zagreb: Tales of two cities London based theatre company Box of Tricks and Croatian theatre festival Nu:Write join forces to stage Tales of Two Cities: a transnational theatrical adventure in six parts. The Anglo-Croatian company present six 15-minute monologues inspired by geography - three London plays in English, three Zagreb plays in Croatian. Celebrating these two great capital cities, this is theatre without boundaries - a cross-cultural, bilingual collaboration that unites the very best of both worlds.20.10.2011. | Press releases

Lecture by Dr Ivan Mirnik on the image of Roger Boscovich on Croatian medalsLecture by dr. Ivan Mirnik on the image of Roger Boscovich on Croatian medals On the 18th of October, Dr Ivan Mirnik of the Zagreb Archaeological Museum gave a lecture on the image of Roger Boscovich on Croatian medals on the invitation of the Royal Numismatic Society. His well-received lecture vividly brought to life Roger Boscovich, a renowned Croatian theologian, physicist, astronomer, mathematician, philosopher, diplomat and a poet, as a person and as a scientist to the assembled academics and Croats living in London.18.10.2011. | Press releases

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