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Elections for MPs took place in a peaceful and regular way, with no incidents...Elections for MPs held on 22 - 23 November 2003 at the polling stations in diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Croatia abroad took place in a peaceful and regular way, with no incidents. Foreign observers present at the polling stations commended the successful organisation of the elections.24.11.2003. | Press releases

Presentation of the congress offer in Brussels...With the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and the Mission of the Republic of Croatia with the European Communities in Brussels, the Croatian Convention Incentive Bureau, in cooperation with the Bureau of the Croatian Tourist Board in Brussels organised a presentation of the congress offer in Brussels, on 19 November 2003. 21.11.2003. | Press releases

Croatia received a strong support to its efforts for a speedy entry to the EU...The Republic of Croatia received a strong support to its efforts for a speedy entry to the EU at the plenary session of the Alps-Adriatic Working Community, held on 20 November 2003 in Keszthely, in the Hungarian county of Zala. The Resolution on the historical enlargement of the EU to ten new member states was adopted. Mr. Darko Bekić, Assistant Foreign Minister and delegate of the Croatian Prime Minister Račan participated at the meeting.21.11.2003. | Press releases

Meeting of Prime Ministers of the CEI Member States was held in Warsaw...On 20 - 21 November 2003, a Meeting of Prime Ministers of the CEI Member States was held in Warsaw. Main topics of the meeting was the situation in the region and the evaluation of the present and future role of the CEI in the light of EU enlargement.21.11.2003. | Press releases

Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest for Children, Dino Jelusić, visited Minister Picula...Today, Dino Jelusić, together with his parents, sister and producer visited Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Foreign Minister, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 20.11.2003. | Press releases

Concert given by young Croatian and Belgian musicians was held in Brussels...On 20 November 2003, a concert given by young Croatian and Belgian musicians was held at the Croatian Embassy in Brussels. The concert was organised by the Croatian Embassy and the European Institute for Law Enforcement Cooperation (EULEC), on the occasion of signing the Cooperation Agreement in the Field of Justice and Internal Affairs between Croatia and EULEC.20.11.2003. | Press releases

An incorrect information was published in Slobodna Dalmacija...An incorrect information was published in Slobodna Dalmacija daily, foreign edition, on 19 November 2003 that the elections 2003 for the area of Baden-Württemberg will be held at the Croatian Catholic Missions in Ulm, Mannheim, Freiburg and Ravenshburg.19.11.2003. | Press releases

Ms. Ljerka Alajbeg held a lecture on the topic “Croatia on the threshold of the EU”....On 19 November 2003, at the invitation of the Rotary Club in Antwerp, Ms. Ljerka Alajbeg, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in the Kingdom of Belgium, held a lecture on the topic “Croatia on the threshold of the EU”.19.11.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula opened the Centre for High Technologies in Varaždin...On Tuesday, 18 November, Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Foreign Minister, opened the Centre for High Technologies with the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Varaždin on behalf of the Croatian Government.18.11.2003. | Press releases

The Resolution No. 54/2003 was adopted at the plenary session of the Federal Congress of the FR Brazil...The Resolution No. 54/2003 on the establishment of the Parliamentary Group Brazil - Croatia was adopted at the plenary session of the Federal Congress of the Federal Republic of Brazil, held on 13 November 2003. The resolution was proposed by Mr. Francisco Turra, federal representative and former Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, who will also chair this Parliamentary Group.14.11.2003. | Press releases