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Special notices have been sent to maritime and airline companies operating in the Middle East...According to information the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs received through the American Embassy in Croatia, special notices have been sent to maritime and airline companies operating in the Middle East.21.03.2003. | Press releases

Two-day conference “The Riga Initiative” is being held in Warsaw from 19-20 March...Two-day conference called “The Riga Initiative” is being held in Warsaw from 19-20 March. The Initiative was started by Polish President Kwasniewski for the purposes of establishing a forum for co-operation between Middle, Eastern and Southern European countries, “from the Baltic to the Black Sea”. 20.03.2003. | Press releases

Croatian MFA closely follows the development of the situation in Iraq...Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs closely follows the development of the situation in Iraq and is in a constant contact with the diplomatic and consular representatives of Croatia in the Middle East. Croatian public has shown a great interest to learn more about the situation in Iraq and the position of Croatian citizens that are currently in the region. A special telephone line that has been opened at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (01/482 63 81) and the Ministry's web site (www.mvp.hr), that features a special section on the Iraqi crisis, have been the centre of media's and citizens' attention these days. 20.03.2003. | Press releases

eputy FM Ivan Šimonović received today Catherine Lalumière, the Vice-President of the European Parliament...Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Šimonović received today the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Catherine Lalumière, who is visiting Zagreb during the "Francophony week". 20.03.2003. | Press releases

Republic of Croatia regrets that international efforts have failed to disarm Iraq of its weapons for mass destruction by peaceful and political means...Republic of Croatia regrets that international efforts have failed to disarm Iraq of its weapons for mass destruction by peaceful and political means. The Croatian Government is disappointed that the Security Council has not shown enough unity required to take a more efficient action to achieve this objective which is legitimate in terms of international law.20.03.2003. | Press releases

Relations between Croatia and the United States have always been those of partnership and co-operation...The relations between Croatia and the United States have always been those of partnership and co-operation. Sometimes friends disagree on certain issues, but this does not affect their co-operation, nor their agreement on other issues.19.03.2003. | Press releases

he fourth traditional promotional presentation “The Croatian evening” was held in Warsaw...Yesterday, 18 March, the fourth traditional promotional presentation “The Croatian evening” was held in Warsaw, organised by the Croatian Embassy to Poland and the Croatian Tourist Board in Warsaw.19.03.2003. | Press releases

Ambassador Stančić donated 260 books to Pajsij Hilandarski University...Croatian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Tonči Stančić, donated 17 March to Head of Pajsij Hilandarski University 260 books supplied by the Croatian Ministry of Science and Technology. 19.03.2003. | Press releases

Croatian delegation is participating at the 59th Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights in Geneva...Croatian delegation led by Vice Premier Ante Simonić is participating at the 59th Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights in Geneva that began 17 March. The session of the Commission, of which Croatia is a full member, is the most important annual session on human rights in the world. 19.03.2003. | Press releases

Regular meeting of the members of the Temporary Working Group on Iraq was held...Today afternoon, in the presence of Croatian Foreign Minister, Tonino Picula, a regular meeting of the members of the Temporary Working Group on Iraq was held. The Group has been acting within Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since January.18.03.2003. | Press releases