Canadian in Zagreb
Edwin L. Loughlin, Ambassador of Canada to Croatia
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 39 — December 12, 2011.
Ever since Suzie and I arrived in Zagreb, just over two years ago, we have often been asked “How do you like living in Zagreb?”. Our response has always been “What is there not to like, the city is wonderful, the people are friendly and helpful, the food is great and the touristic opportunities within a few hours drive are absolutely fantastic.
Zagreb - a city of light and optimism
Henrik Ofstad,
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 38 — September 29, 2011.
The first time I visited Zagreb was as a child in the mid 60ties. I'm not sure if I remember the view from the back seat of the car, but I do remember that we were eating spaghetti at a restaurant in the centre of the city.
Historical bonds of Czech and Croatians
Karel Kühnl,Ambasador of the Czech Republic
Five Stars Zagreb Issue 37 — June 06, 2011.
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, was always close to my heart. I visited it for the first time in 1979 and even then was impressed by this beautiful, central European city with plenty of greenery and its pleasant, kind people.
Croatia - land of art and culture
Ivo Josipović, President of the Republic of Croatia
Five Stars Croatia Issue 6 — May 09, 2011.
I am pleased to address you after the first year of my Presidential term. This was the year when, on the international and regional scene, Croatia made significant steps forward on its path to full-fledged membership in the European Union, as well as on the path of normalising and stabilising friendly and partnership relations with countries of the region.
Development of Underwater Archaeology in Croatia
Jasen Mesić, Minister of Culture
Five Stars Croatia Issue 6 — May 09, 2011.
The Mediterranean Sea has always connected civilizations that have developed along its coastlines throughout the millennia. Cultural contacts and mutual influences have created what we today call the common Mediterranean cultural area.
Success in tourism
Ivo Mujo, State Secretary for Tourism
Five Stars Croatia Issue 6 — May 09, 2011.
Croatia, as a tourist country of the Mediterranean, has succeeded in preserving its position on the international tourist market even in times of the global economic crisis. Namely, so far 2010 was the best Croatian tourist year and at the same time the year in which we managed to realise results that are twice as good as the European average in terms of international tourist arrivals. To remind you, while Europe realised a three-percent growth in this segment, Croatia recorded a growth of five percent.
Gentle landscapes and friendly people
Miroslav Čačija, Prefect of the Bjelovar-Bilogora County
Five Stars Croatia Issue 6 — May 09, 2011.
Bjelovar-Bilogora is a continental Croatian county, situated in the central area of the Croatian mainland and it is one of two Croatian counties which do not border with any neighbouring country. It occupies over 2700 square metres and has 130.000 inhabitants. Natural features and the course of history determined the life of its current inhabitants of that part of Croatia.
Paradise on Earth
Nikola Dobroslavić, Prefect of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Five Stars Croatia Issue 6 — May 09, 2011.
The most southern Croatian county, the Dubrovnik-Neretva County, is an ideal tourist region. It has become well-known world-wide for its typical Mediterranean climate, mild winters and warm summers, together with its ancient cities, valuable cultural monuments, archaeological sites and the national costumes of Konavle, župa dubrovačka and Primorje.
A Pleasant Place to Live
Stipe Zrilić, Prefect of the Zadar County
Five Stars Croatia Issue 6 — May 09, 2011.
Zadar County is one of the seven Croatian littoral counties, situated at the very centre of the Adriatic coast. Its geographical position encompasses both the mountainous inland and the littoral, linking important areas of the Croatian littoral and Central Croatia.
