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An exhibition of photographs has been opened in Dubrovnik...On the initiative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to UNESCO in Paris an exhibition of photographs of the protected natural locality of Scandola on the island of Corsica, listed by UNESCO among World Heritage, has been opened in Dubrovnik on 9 July 2003, in the showroom of the Department for the Restoration of Dubrovnik.11.07.2003. | Press releases

Ambassador Debeljuh handed his credentials to the President of India...The new ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the Republic of India, Dino Debeljuh, handed his credentials to the President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam on 10 July 2003.10.07.2003. | Press releases

On 10 July 2003, prizes were handed at the Council of Europe to the pupils...On 10 July 2003, prizes were handed at the Council of Europe to the pupils who participated in the contest "Europe at School", with their projects on "Europe in the world: interdependence and solidarity, understanding and tolerance, challenges for the future". 10.07.2003. | Press releases

Coordination Segment of Thematic Meeting of the UN ECOSOC began in Geneva...On 8 July 2003, the Coordination Segment of Thematic Meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) began in Geneva, with this year's theme "Role of the Economic and Social Council in Integral and Coordinated Implementation of Conclusions of the major UN Conferences and Summits". The permanent representative of the Republic of Croatia with the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Gordan Markotić, participated in the work of the Coordination Segment.09.07.2003. | Press releases

International ministerial conference dedicated to dialogue among civilisations opened in New Delhi...On Wednesday, 9 July 2003, an international ministerial conference dedicated to dialogue among civilisations opened in New Delhi. At this gathering, organised by the Government of India with the assistance of the UNESCO, the Republic of Croatia is represented by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Darko Bekić.09.07.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received Mrs Yael Rubinsteinin, the new Ambassador of the State of Israel...On 9 July 2003, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Tonino Picula, received in inaugural visit the new Ambassador of the State of Israel, Yael Rubinstein. Wishing the Ambassador welcome and success in her new office, the Minister outlined the main aspects of Croatia's home and foreign policies, particularly with regard to the internal reform and the process of joining the European Union.09.07.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino...On 8 July 2003, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Tonino Picula, received Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino.08.07.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received in a farewell visit Dr. Paul Widmer, the Ambassador of Switzerland...On 8 July 2003, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Tonino Picula, received in a farewell visit the Ambassador of Switzerland, Dr. Paul Widmer, who is leaving after 4 years for his new new diplomatic post in Jordan.08.07.2003. | Press releases

On 5 July 2003, began the Open Door Day in embassies, cultural institutes, German MFA...On Friday, 5 July 2003, began the Open Door Day in embassies, cultural institutes, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the EU Representation Office in Berlin, organised for three years now under the auspices of the Mayor of Berlin as an invitation to Berliners to an imaginary trip around the world.08.07.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula sent his condolences to Russia's MFA, Igor Ivanov...The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Tonino Picula, sent his condolences to Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igor Ivanov, on 7 July 2003, on the occasion of the tragic killing and wounding Russian citizens in a double terrorist attack in a rock concert at the Tušino Airport in Moscow.08.07.2003. | Press releases