Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were living for centuries together
Vladimir Raspudić, Ambassador of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 32 — March 01, 2010.
The first time I visited Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia, I was a twelve year old schoolboy of the First Classical Grammar School in Sarajevo, when Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were still parts of the same country, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In that time Zagreb had about two times less inhabitants than nowadays.
Zagreb - a city with a great and old history
Eman Mohamed Zaki Moharram, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 31 — December 01, 2009.
I love Zagreb and its people for many reasons, but the most important ones are those of sentimental and personal nature. Zagreb is my first posting as an ambassador and at the same time, I am the first resident and accredited Ambassador of Egypt in the Republic of Croatia.
About Zagreb
Manuel Salazar, Ambassador of Spain to the Republic of Croatia
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 30 — September 15, 2009.
Visitors from all over the world are arriving in increasing numbers to Croatia and to Zagreb. Among them we can see today a big number of Spanish citizens, strolling along the streets and “trgs” of the city of Zagreb, visiting its monuments and museums, parks and avenues or just doing as many Croats do when they take a break by sitting down and having a cup of coffee at one of the various cafes of the city.
A Korean in Zagreb
Byund Dae-Ho, Korean Ambassador
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 29 — June 01, 2009.
More than two years have passed since I have been living in Zagreb. During the time, I had chances to travel many corners of Croatia and I am enjoying the pleasant surprises which the place offers. Among them are the natural beauty of its sea and landscapes, kind people and rich culture and history that Croatians have kept well.
Presentation of Croatian tourism
Damir Bajs, Minister of Tourism
Five Stars Croatia Issue 4 — April 01, 2009.
Croatia is expecting a good turnout of its faithful guests this year and we hope that even those who so far didn't have a chance to see the interesting and beautiful sides of this country will decide to give us some of their free time during the holidays.
Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Croatia
Božo Biškupić, Minister of Culture
Five Stars Croatia Issue 4 — April 01, 2009.
The Republic of Croatia, as a Mediterranean and Middle European country, has many diverse cultural and natural goods. The 13-century long continuity of state and jurisdiction of Croatia continued even while being surrounded by various geo-political establishments. During that time, Croatia has kept its sovereignty and statehood, and Croatian people their identity.
Krapina-Zagorje County
Ms Sonja Borovčak, Prefect of Krapina-Zagorje County
Five Stars Croatia Issue 4 — April 01, 2009.
I believe that tradition, landscape, history and culture of our region are well known, just as our choice of sustainable development which presents the basis of our efforts to encourage and additionally develop rural tourism, traditional crafts, agriculture and protection of nature.
Project of the Istrian County
Ivan Jakovčić, President of the Region of Istria
Five Stars Croatia Issue 4 — April 01, 2009.
The Istrian County is a modern, open and economically competitive region, of recognizable culture and natural heritage. Constant aspiration towards success in all segments of life, feeds, maintains and makes our èlan vital stronger.
Varaždin County
Zvonimir Sabati, Prefect of Varaždin County
Five Stars Croatia Issue 4 — April 01, 2009.
According to the first written record, Varaždin County is the oldest county and one of the first ones to be set up as territorial administrative unit in Croatian countries. It is first mentioned as far as 20 August 1181 in the first Charter of Croatian-Hungarian king Bela III. It appears also with the name of the Varaždin county prefect named Belec in 1131.
