News and announcements

Croatian Govt. Provides Aid to Tsunami-Hit CountriesThe Croatian Government has announced it will allocate four million kuna in financial aid for tsunami-hit countries: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand.29.12.2004. | Press releases

Standard & Poor’s Improves Croatia’s Credit RatingStandard & Poor’s Ratings Services raised its long-term currency credit ratings on the Republic of Croatia from BBB- to BBB on 22 December, while the rating for the A-3 short-term foreign currency and BBB+/A-2 local currency ratings on Croatia remained the same.27.12.2004. | Press releases

Croatia to Start EU Entry Talks in March 2005The European Council adopted a decision in Brussels today to open accession negotiations with Croatia on 17 March 2005.17.12.2004. | Press releases

Croatia suspends visa regime for Serbia and MontenegroThe Government of the Republic of Croatia has prolonged the suspension of the visa regime with Serbia and Montenegro for another year.16.12.2004. | Press releases

Thirteen candidates in Croatian Presidential ElectionsThe Croatian State Election Commission announced that it has received a total of 13 candidacies for the new Croatian President. Candidates had until midnight December 13 to deliver the required 10,000 signatures to secure a place on the ballot. 14.12.2004. | Press releases

Girls’ Choir from Croatia to PerformThe award-winning girls’ choir from Croatia -- the Little Stars, or Zvjezdice -- is touring the United States this month and will perform a Christmas concert at the Church of the Holy Family, the United Nations Parish, on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.10.12.2004. | Press releases

Croatia Schedules Presidential ElectionsThe Croatian Government today scheduled elections for the President of the Republic for January 2, 2005.30.11.2004. | Press releases

Croatian MFA Dr. Miomir Žužul Addresses the UN on Croatian Cooperation With ICTYUnited Nations – Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Miomir Žužul spoke at the UN Security Council in New York, where he responded to reports presented at the UN body by Theodor Meron and Carla del Ponte on Croatia’s cooperation with the international court. Mr. Meron and Ms. del Ponte affirmed that Croatia is cooperating with the Hague Tribunal and that the case of General Ante Gotovina remains the sole obstacle to full cooperation between the Republic of Croatia and the Hague Tribunal.23.11.2004. | Press releases