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Canadina-Croatian Folk Festivals in Windsor and Winnipeg May 19 and 20, 2007Canadian-Croatian Folklore Festival in Windsor and Winnipeg on May 19th & 20th, 2007 On May 19th and 20th, 2007, The Canadian-Croatian Folklore Association organized its annual folklore festival in both the Eastern and Western parts of Canada. Traditional Croatian music and dances were performed by dozens of cultural folklore groups in their rich traditional costumes. Both events drew a large audience of several hundred guests. Croatian Ambassador in Canada Vesela Mrden Korac and First Secretary of Croatian Embassy in Ottawa Antun Mahnic participated at the festivals in Winnipeg and Windsor.22.05.2007. | Press releases

Notice of New Address of the Honorary Consulate of Croatia in Montreal NOTICE OF NEW ADDRESS THE HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA IN MONTREAL 750, boulevad Marcel-Laurin bureau 106 St. Laurent, Québec H4M 2M4 Telefone: 514 744 0770, ext. #201 Contact: Mrs. Rose Mary Mirizzi Consular days are regularly on every first Friday of the month. 15.05.2007. | Press releases

Director of Trade and Promotion Investment Agency Mr Slobodan Mikac, on business visit to Canada April 20-30th, 2007Director of Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Croatia, Mr. Slobodan Mikac, on a business visit to Canada on April 20 – 30th, 2007. Mr. Slobodan Mikac, the Director of Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Croatia and project leader Mr. Kristian Lesar held presentations for the Canadian Business Community, the Canadian Federal and Provincial Government as well as the Canadian? Croatian Community, on business and investment opportunities available in Croatia. The business seminars were held in Toronto on April 23rd, in Ottawa on April 24th, and in Montreal on April 25th. Mr. Mikac met with the Canadian Minister of International Trade, Hon. David Emerson, and Parliamentary Secretary for Canadian International Development Agency, Mr. Ted Menzies. He also attended a courtesy visit with the Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Noel Kinsella. 02.05.2007. | Press releases

Croatoan Concert on April 28th 2007Croatian folklore concert on April 28th 2007 Performed by the Croatian Folklore Ensemble CROATOAN of Ottawa The 29th annual Croatian Folklore Concert, performed by The Croatian Folklore Ensemble Croatoan of Ottawa, was held at the concert auditorium at the University of Carleton on April 28th, 2007. The event was followed by a formal banquet with Ambassador Vesela Mrden Korac in attendance, along with other staff members of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ottawa.30.04.2007. | Press releases

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