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Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Croatian Foreign Minister Attends Global Coalition Against Daesh Meeting
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman attended a Global Coalition against Daesh ministerial meeting in Marrakech on Wednesday, the ministry said in a press release. The meeting was led by Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The coalition's first ministerial meeting in Africa was aimed at reaffirming the partners' commitment to fighting Daesh via military as well as growing civilian action so as to permanently defeat the terrorist organisation. The coalition strongly condemned the recent attacks in Afghanistan during Ramadan by Daesh's local Khorasan branch,…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Financial System's Exposure to Systemic Risks Increased, Says Central Bank
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - The Croatian National Bank (HNB) Council on Wednesday said the domestic financial system's exposure to systemic risks has increased due to the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, and that inflation will increase the cost of new loans and burden loan repayments with variable interest. The HNB Council discussed current economic and financial trends, underscoring that statistical indicators show that economic growth strengthened at the start of the year but that weaker consumer confidence is evident which, despite a mild recovery, retained a relatively low level in April. Increased employment stopped in March, even though nominal wages are growing…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
State Must Make Abortion Available, Centre-left Opposition Says
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - Seven centre-left opposition parliamentary groups on Wednesday supported the Social Democratic Party's medical pregnancy termination bill, saying it is a woman's right to decide whether to terminate a pregnancy and that the state must make that service available. "A woman has the right to reproductive health, quality and available healthcare, information and self-determination, and public healthcare must provide her with everything the law guarantees", Sabina Glasovac of the SDP said, presenting the bill. "It is a woman's right to plan a family, choose if, when and with whom to start a family or give birth as well…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Gas Professionals say Croatia in Better Position Than Most of EU
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - Croatian energy regulator HERA Steering Board chair Danijel Žamboki said at a conference of gas professionals on Wednesday that even in the worst-case scenario regarding gas supply, Croatia would be in a much better position that most EU countries. "That is so because of the diversification of supply routes, the LNG terminal and domestic gas production, which has been growing," Žamboki said at the 37th international conference of gas professionals, taking place in Opatija on 11-13 May and organised by the Croatian Gas Centre and the Croatian Gas Association. Recalling that the government in March adopted a set of…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Croatia and Cyprus Can Assist in Europe's Energy Independence
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - Cyprus can help the European Union achieve energy independence, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday during an official visit by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who underscored that the LNG terminal on Krk Island would have a big role in that. The two officials discussed the energy crisis in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Anastasiades also condemned a decision by Turkey to not join in Europe's sanctions against Russia. Anastasiades spoke about energy inter-connection projects in the eastern Mediterranean, between north Africa and Europe, and about the EastMed gas pipeline which should connect Cyprus…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
5+ Years Living in Split: Expat Eric del Castillo from Mexico City
May 11, 2022 - In our new TCN series, we uncover the lives of expats that have spent over 5 years living in Split. Next up, meet Eric del Castillo from Mexico City! Two idyllic weeks on a Croatian beach is very different from the realities of full-time living. So what is it really like to live in Croatia as an expat? In a new series on TCN, we meet expats who have lived here for 5 years or more, to find out from them the good, the bad, and the ugly of 12-month living in Croatia. Next up, Eric del Castillo…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Best Beaches in Slavonia - Freshwater Paradise
May 12, 2022 - Summer is on the horizon, temperatures are higher and people are already planning how to cool down in the coming hot months. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford or reach the Adriatic coastline for much-deserved relaxation. However, Croatia has countless beautiful rivers and lakes used for swimming and recreation and Slavonia is full of those. A look into the best beaches in Slavonia. As mentioned before, some people living outside of regions located near the Adriatic coast can’t afford or travel great distances for the ultimate Croatian summer. Because of those limitations, people needed to find ways to…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Holy See State Secretary arrives in Zagreb
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - The Vatican's State Secretary, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, arrived in Zagreb on Tuesday for a three-day visit during which he will meet with the highest Croatian religious and political leaders, the Zagreb Archdiocese said in a statement. Parolin is visiting Croatia on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its recognition and the 25th anniversary of the ratification of three agreements between the Holy See and Croatia. The Vatican dignitary was welcomed at Zagreb Airport by a delegation headed by Zagreb Archbishop Josip Bozanić. On Wednesday, Parolin will meet with members of the Croatian Bishops Conference, and later on…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Croatian Medical Law Association Comments on Čavajda Case
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - In a comment on the case of Mirela Čavajda, the Croatian Medical Law Association says that the institution of conscientious objection is being maligned and imposed as the only obstacle to solving the problem, underlining the need for responsible conduct by all stakeholders. Čavajda is a 39-year-old who has requested a pregnancy termination because the fetus has been diagnosed with massive brain cancer six months into her pregnancy. She recently told the Index web portal that all hospitals in Zagreb she contacted had refused to do a termination of pregnancy despite the fact that doctors told her that…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Slightly More Than 17,300 Ukrainian Refugees Have Arrived in Croatia, Says Minister
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - Just over 17,300 Ukrainian refugees, of whom 85% are women and children, have arrived in Croatia so far, Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović said on Wednesday. Speaking in an interview with Croatian Radio, Božinović said that at the very start a clear and transparent system for refugees was established and that a temporary mechanism of protection was activated, providing the refugees with all rights, including integration in the labour market. "I'm pleased to say that the entire process has been free of any problems and difficulties. I believe that the Ukrainians are satisfied with…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
HLK: Conscientious Objection Guaranteed by International, Domestic Regulations
ZAGREB, 11 May 2022 - The Croatian Medical Chamber (HLK) said on Wednesday the right to conscientious objection was guaranteed by international and national legal documents and regulations, rejecting unsubstantiated attacks on that medical institute and opposing its abolishment. The HLK expressed regret and sympathy for the difficult situation Mirela Čavajda and her family have found themselves in, but noted that it did not consider the case to be about conscientious objection. Čavajda is a 39-year-old who has requested a pregnancy termination because the fetus has been diagnosed with massive brain cancer six months into her pregnancy. She recently told the Index…
