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EU Flag raised at the EmbassyEU Flag raised at the Embassy In a ceremony held on July 1, 2013, Ambassador Joško Paro raised the flag of the European Union at the Croatian Embassy in Washington D.C., following Republic of Croatia's accession to the EU. We were joined on this occasion by representatives of the U.S Department of State, EU Delegation in the U.S., members of diplomatic community and Croatian diaspora in the U.S. A letter of congratulations from DC’s Mayor Vincent Gray was read and European anthem “Ode to Joy” was performed by a Croatian-American tamburitzans band.01.07.2013. | Press releases

Croatia''s Accession to the European Union celebrated at the EU Delegation in Washington, D.C.Croatia's Accession to the European Union celebrated at the EU Delegation in Washington, D.C. The Delegation of the European Union to the United States hosted a celebration event to mark Croatia's Accession to the EU at the Delegation's headquarters on July 1, 2013 in Washington, DC.01.07.2013. | Press releases

Panel discussion „Croatia''s EU Accession: Spreading Peace Through Integration” held at the U.S. Institute of PeacePanel discussion „Croatia's EU Accession: Spreading Peace Through Integration” held at the U.S. Institute of Peace The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, the Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America and the U.S. Institute of Peace organized a panel discussion with Ambassador Joško Paro, Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida, Ambassador Peter Galbtraith, and Mr. Jonathan Moore about Croatia’s journey to accession into the EU and the regional implications of Croatia’s membership.01.07.2013. | Press releases

Interview with Croatian Ambassador Joško Paro and EU Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida on Croatia’s Entry into the EUInterview with Croatian Ambassador Joško Paro and EU Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida on Croatia’s Entry into the EU Reflecting on Croatia’s EU membership, EU Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida, in a video with Croatia’s Ambassador to the United States Joško Paro, pointed out that Croatia becoming a member shows the dynamism and vitality of the European Union.01.07.2013. | Press releases

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray Congratulates Croatia on the accession to the European UnionD.C. Mayor Vincent Gray Congratulates Croatia on the accession to the European Union In his letter of congratulations, Mayor of the District of Columbia Vincent C. Gray emphasized that this was an important milestone for the people of Croatia and congratulated all those who have worked tirelessly on this achievement.01.07.2013. | Press releases

American Jewish Committee Welcomes Croatia''s Membership in the European UnionAmerican Jewish Committee Welcomes Croatia's Membership in the European Union "This is wonderful news," said AJC Executive Director David Harris. "We have long been admirers of the ambitious vision of the EU's founders, against the backdrop of Europe's past wars, to create a zone of peace, open borders, enhanced commerce, and greater understanding. Croatia's membership now further expands that zone."01.07.2013. | Press releases

Katrin Gluic receives the 2013 Heroes AwardKatrin Gluic receives the 2013 Heroes Award At a ceremony in Washington on June 19, 2013, Ms. Katrin Gluic was recognized by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as one of the “2013 Heroes in the Fight Against Modern Slavery” for her work to combat modern slavery in Croatia.20.06.2013. | Press releases