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Investment opportunities in Croatia Business seminars in Canada, April 23-25, 2007 Investment opportunities in Croatia Business seminars in Canada, April 23-25, 2007 Mr. Slobodan Mikac, the Director of Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Croatia and project leader Mr. Kristian Lesar will be holding presentations for the Canadian Business Community on business and investment opportunities available in Croatia. The business seminars will be held in Toronto on April 23rd, in Ottawa on April 24th, and in Montreal on April 25th. 13.04.2007. | Press releases

A new law "Electoral List Act" was passed and publicized in the Croatian Official Gazette on February 16, 2007 On February 16th, 2007 a new law was passed ‘Electoral List Act' (Zakon o popisima biraca) and publicized in the Croatian Official Gazette - „Narodnim Novinama“ br. 19/07. http://www.nn.hr/sluzbeni-list/sluzbeni/index.asp For preparation of the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Croatia, further information will be announced on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ottawa. 11.04.2007. | Press releases

Canadian Monument ¨The Canadian National Vimy Memorial¨ at Vimy Ridge in France, built from the Croatian stone quarry in SegetCanadian Monument ¨The Canadian National Vimy Memorial¨ at Vimy Ridge in France, built from the Croatian stone quarry in Seget The Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge in France is the largest international monument dedicated to the Canadians who fought in the First World War (April 1917). It was built with stone taken from a quarry near Trogir, Croatia. A three year restoration of the monument was completed and re-opened on April 9th, 2007 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. 11.04.2007. | Press releases

University School of Croatian Language and CultureUniversity School of Croatian Language and Culture in Zagreb, June 30 – July 27, 2007 University School of Croatian Language and Culture is jointly organized by the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Heritage Foundation. The school program consists of two parts: the academic program and the Croatian cultural program... 29.03.2007. | Press releases

School of Croatian Language and CultureSchool of Croatian Language and Culture in Sibenik The School of Croatian Language and Culture is organized by the Sibenik Private Gymnasium and is intended for the Croatian Diaspora, Croatian national minority and Croatian students abroad. It is situated in the Foscolo Palace at the St. Lovre's monastery in the very centre of Sibenik...29.03.2007. | Press releases

Skyservice Airlines begin scheduled direct flights from Toronto to Zagreb on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Skyservice Airlines begin scheduled direct flights from Toronto to Zagreb on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 Canadian airline carrier Skyservice officially announced their regular scheduled service for direct flights from Toronto to Zagreb. The first departure flight number 858 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th, 2007 leaving Toronto at 22:45 and arriving in Zagreb at 15:00. The return flight number 859 leaving Zagreb on Thursday, March 21st, 2007 at 19:00 and arrives in Toronto at 00:34...21.03.2007. | Press releases

Croatia was a participant at the International Travel & Vacation Show, March 17th & 18th, 2007 in OttawaCroatia was a participant at the International Travel & Vacation Show, March 17th & 18th, 2007 in Ottawa Croatia was successfully presented at the International Travel & Vacation Show in Ottawa on March 17th & 18th, 2007. The Croatian National Tourist Office from New York participated in the event and organization with the collaboration of the Embassy of Croatia in Ottawa. Mr. Kresimir Mamic, a young Croat from Ottawa, was invited by the Croatian National Tourist Office to assist at the Croatian exhibit. The traditional annual show took place in the heritage ‘Aberdeen' pavilion with 170 exhibitors and more than 14,000 visitors...20.03.2007. | Press releases

Canadian delegation of experts responsible for visa regulations is visiting the Republic of CroatiaCanadian delegation of experts responsible for visa regulations is visiting the Republic of Croatia Canadian delegation of experts responsible for visa regulations and headed by a representative of the Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration, is visiting Zagreb from March 19th to 21st, 2007... 19.03.2007. | Press releases

Announcement of the first direct air flights between Croatia and CanadaAnnouncement of the first direct air flights between Croatia and Canada Following the successful negotiations of the bilateral Air Traffic Agreement signed December 1, 2006, Canadian airline carrier ‘Skyservice Airlines ‘ has expressed their interest in offering Croatia direct air flights between the Republic of Croatia and Canada. The flights between the two countries would be the first regular overseas flights for Croatia since the Independence...23.02.2007. | Press releases

Susret veleposlanice Mrden Korac s g. Wajidom KhanomAmbassador Vesela Mrden Korac met with Member of Parliament and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Wajid Kahn, on February 22, 2007. Mr. Wajid Kahn is a member and former President of the Canadian-Croatian Friendship Group in the Canadian Parliament, Advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the Middle East and Central Asia and is also an elected Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville riding with a large number of Croatian constituents...22.02.2007. | Press releases