The Croatian Diaspora

ZAGREB, June 23, 2018 - A video conference connecting the primary school "Blago Zadro" in Vukovar, a primary school in Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Croatian School ("Hrvatska Škola") in Dublin was held on Saturday within the programme called "Roots", designed by the Zagreb-based Central State Office for Croats Abroad to strengthen the bonds between Croatia and its diaspora communities.

June 18, 2018 - with the 3rd Croatian Diaspora Congress just 11 days away, some thoughts on the chances of strengthening the bonds between the diaspora and the homeland from one of the drivers of change, Ognjen Bagatin. 

Former US Senator Mark Begich will run for the Democratic Party nomination.

ZAGREB, May 31, 2018 - The Office of the High Representatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OHR) and embassies of influential Western countries on Wednesday sent an open letter to the Croatian Democratic Union of BH (HDZ BiH) and the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) accusing them on intentionally obstructing the adoption of amendments to the election legislation and the leaders of the two parties, Dragan Ćović and Milorad Dodik, of behaviour that undermines the fight against crime and corruption.

ZAGREB, May 31, 2018 - President Kolinda-Grabar Kitarović on Wednesday arrived in the Italian region of Molise where she met with the local Croat community which is celebrating the 500th anniversary of its arrival in that Italian province.

ZAGREB, May 30, 2018 - Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, who is on an official visit to Italy, told the Croatian community in that country that they represented a demographic treasure for Croatia and expressed hope they would return to their homeland one day, with experience and knowledge they gained in countries that are functioning normally, even after their governments are toppled.

On Monday, May 21, 2018, Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, hosted a lecture and luncheon event to honor and spotlight Defense Minister Damir Krstičević.

The Australian painter of Croatian origin was born in Istria.

26 May, 2018 - While many people in the diaspora contemplate returning to the homeland to live, there is not so much information out there about the realities from those who did. We are delighted to welcome Joe Orovic to the core TCN team after a few occasional articles. Joe will be joining us in earnest from Monday, and he starts with his thoughts on the returning diaspora experience, having swapped the glamour of New York City for the Dalmatian paradise of the island of Iz. 

May 25, 2018 - Osijek will host the third Croatian Diaspora Conference next month. TCN learns more about the initiative, and efforts to improve relations and opportunities between the diaspora and the homeland in an interview with Dr.sc. Marin Sopta, the President of the Research Center for the Croatian Diaspora, the organisers of the conference.