Australian Parliament progresses Reconciliation between Australia’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous people by tendering a formal apology for the hurt caused by past government policies. Left Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. A historical moment for Australia and the whole world. WE LEARN FROM OTHERS ! Quantum leap in human consciousness.
Year: 2008
Snow Queen Trophy 2008 Croatia, Sljeme
This year’s Snow Queen Trophy will be held February 15-17, 2008 and it’s truly a season-highlight for slalom skiers that is being organized this year. Two gate-races are planned on the icy slopes of Sljeme situated a half an hour from Croatia’s capital city.
Ivan Ljubičić wins in South Africa
Tournament top seed Ivan Ljubičić of Croatia (left) had to pull out all the stops against Algerian qualifier Lamine Ouahab — ranked in singles far below him at 318 — before battling to a three-set 6-4 4-6 6-3 win.
Croatia and Japan's Cooperation Excellent
“Croatia and Japan have realised excellent cooperation and have no open issues, but unfortunately we have not used the potentials of either country,” said Croatian President Stjepan Mesić (left), after Koto Shakuhacki Quintet’s concert of traditional Japanese music, marking the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Croatia and Japan.
Dario Šolman – The Heart of Perspective, Friday, February 22, 2008
Dario Šolman’s The Heart of Perspective , The Making of the Film is an ongoing project begun in 2001 that consists of studies and tests for a film that will never be made. The exhibit will run from February 22 – April 5, 2008, at the Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Willy Terrazas Muller and Tango HR in Croatia
The HR Tango Dance Company and its director Guillermo Miguel Terrazas from Buenos Aires, Argentina will present a performance of Argentinian Tango and folklore on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Buffet Kinoteka in Zagreb.
Croatia Ambassador to China visits Macau Olympic Committee
The ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to China, Boris Velić (left), and president of the Croatian Olympic Committee, Zlatko Mateša, visited the Macau Olympic Committee last week at the newly inaugurated Macau Olympic Committee Headquarters.
Alpine skiing legends to take part in Croatia charity race
Sixteen alpine skiing legends including Italy’s Alberto Tomba and Sweden’s Ingemar Stenmark will take part in a charity race in Croatia on February 17, 2008. They will race in a mixed-sex giant slalom event with Ivica Kostelić (left), among others. Money collected from the race will be donated to a hospital for chronic child diseases in Gornja Bistra near Zagreb.
NFCA is Saddened by the Passing of Congressman Tom Lantos of California
Tom Lantos was a friend to the Republic of Croatia and to the Croatian American Community. He was a progressive leader for democratic change around the world and a steadfast supporter of the expansion of human rights for all people. NFCA’s President, Mr. Ed Andrus, called on Congressman Lantos in his office when the NFCA was actively campaigning for Croatian Caucus.
Croatian Cinema in Chicago from February 3 – March 6, 2008
The Gene Siskel Film Center’s focus on the ever-surprising Croatian cinema, February 3 through March 6, 2008 encompasses six feature films ranging from the 1970 comedy One Song A Day Takes Mischief Away to the very recent Armin (left), hit of many a European festival and Croatia’s current contender for an Oscar nomination.
Valentina Šuljić exhibition in Slovenia
Valentina Šuljić is young Croatian artist, whose work includes different fields of artistic expressions. Her works include paintings, sculptures, graphic design, photography and urban installations. Her work will be on exhibit at Galerija Schwarz in Ljubljana Slovenia , from February 6 to April 4, 2008.
Sensational play by Lana Rukavina leads Wheeling to victory
For Lana Rukavina, it was about time. It was about time she was back leading her team in a big game. It was about time her Wheeling team finally got a shot at the Mid-Suburban League girls basketball title. Mostly, it was about time she made up for lost time.
Janja Glogovac and Jelena Vukotić at the Rotterdam Film Festival
The film “L… Like Love” was co-written by Jelena Vukotić (left) and opened at the Rotterdam Film Festival in January, to a sold out crowd and received rave reviews.
Professor Balthazar and Zagreb Film a Croatian trademark
Probably the most famous Croatian professor worldwide is Professor Balthazar , a well known figure from Croatian cartoon movie series initiated in 1967 by late Zlatko Grgić. This was the most successful project of Zagreb Film ever. His popularity is amazing even today, especially in Scandinavian countries, but also in Iran for example!
Ana Mihanović mezzo-soprano in concert New York City February 9, 2008
Ana Mihanović, mezzo-soprano, has been a featured soloist with the Southwest Symphony, American West Symphony, Legacy Chorale and Utah Philharmonic. She will be performing a collection of folk songs on Saturday, February 9th, 2008, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Manhattan School of Music.
NATO A Chance to Cement the Peace In the Balkans – and Beyond
For centuries, the Balkans and Europe’s East have deserved their reputations for igniting wider European wars and have given to European history the place names of genocide and mass starvation. In 1949, the creation of NATO secured the post-World War II peace in Western Europe.
Sleep Sweet, My Darling U.S Premiere at the Tiburon Film Festival March 29, 2008
Sleep Sweet, My Darling is a sentimental comedy, ranging in tone from engagingly humourous to tragicomical. A story of a suburb in Zagreb over a dozen years following from the end of the Second World War, of people who find refuge from their dreary times in humour and song, trying to keep their customs and their way of life.
Petar Brajković Exhibit in Sesvete starting February 8, 2008
After 35 years, Petar Brajković (left) will be returning to Croatia to open a showing of his work at Galerija Oblok in Sesvete. His show will start on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
David Diehl gets the Super Bowl 42
Croatian American David Diehl in the light of glory, after wining 42nd Super Bowl for New York Giants. In five NFL seasons, durable jack-of-all-trades David Diehl has started every game the Giants have played – 85, including playoffs.
Sensational victory by skiers Kostelić and Dim on February 3rd 2008
Two Croatians on the podium at Val d’ Isere. Natko Zrnčić Dim (left) achieved the result of his career in Val D’Isere, France. There in the super combination he gained the third place behind Bode Miller and Ivica Kostelić.