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Mr. Tonino Picula presented certificates for the completion of the 8th two-month diplomatic courseOn 12 November 2003, Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Foreign Minister, presented certificates for the completion of the 8th two-month diplomatic course at the Diplomatic Academy with the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The course was successfully terminated by 32 attendants: professional diplomats and high officials form the government administration. In addition to one-year diplomatic studies, the Diplomatic Academy occasionally organises two-month courses for continual education of diplomats.12.11.2003. | Press releases

An exhibition of the Croatian-Australian painter Charles Billich was opened in Melbourne...An exhibition of the Croatian-Australian painter Charles Billich was opened at the General Consulate of Croatia in Melbourne on 7 November 2003. The painter has for the first time exhibited his graphic collection of the portraits of 12 Croatian innovators, which he donated to the General Consulate of Croatia in Melbourne on the occasion, accompanied by Mr. Ivan Paić.10.11.2003. | Press releases

Zrinka Ivančić held a concert at the Palffyovski PalaceOn 7 November 2003, a concert was held by a young piano player Zrinka Ivančić at the concert hall of the Palffyovski Palace. She performed the works of L. van Beethoven, Igor Kuljerić, Dora Pejačević and F. Chopin. The concert was jointly organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and the Prague Conservatorium.10.11.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula had talks with Dutch Defence Minister Henricius Gregorius Jozeph Kamp...On 6 November 2003, Foreign Minister Tonino Picula had talks with Dutch Defence Minister Henricius Gregorius Jozeph Kamp in Zagreb.06.11.2003. | Press releases

The Diplomatic Academy of the Croatian MFA and the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna jointly organised the 31st gathering of Directors of Diplomatic Academies...In the spirit of their long standing cooperation, the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia and the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna jointly organised the 31st gathering of Directors of Diplomatic Academies in Dubrovnik from 29 – 30 September 2003.06.11.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received Ms. Anna George, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Australia...Foreign Minister Tonino Picula received the newly-appointed Ambassador of Australia to the Republic of Croatia, Anna George, in her first visit on 5 November 2003.05.11.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received Mr. Riccardo Illy, President of the region Friuli-Venezia Giulia...On 4 November 2003, Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Foreign Minister, received Mr. Riccardo Illy, President of the region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, at the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The latter also met, the same day, with Mr. Stjepan Mesić, the Croatian President.04.11.2003. | Press releases

With reference to the statement given by Ms. Carla del Ponte...With reference to the statement given by Ms. Carla del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor of the ICTY, at the press conference during working visit to the OSCE in Vienna, on 4 November 2003, the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues the following statement:04.11.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received Mr. Oluseyi Bajulaiya, UNHCR representative...On 3 November 2003, the Croatian Foreign Minister Picula received Mr. Oluseyi Bajulaiya, UNHCR representative, to a farewell visit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who is to take the place of Deputy Director for Europe at the UNHCR seat in Vienna.03.11.2003. | Press releases

Mr. Ivan Šimonović handed the letter of appointment to Mr. Harald Augter...On 30 October 2003, Mr. Ivan Šimonović, the Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister, handed the letter of appointment to Mr. Harald Augter by which Mr. Stjepan Mesić, the Croatian President, appointed him as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia in Mainz.30.10.2003. | Press releases