The decoration was presented to Lunney at a ceremony in the Croatian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26th 2007. Admiral Lunney invested a lot of efforts, time and enthusiasm to find the family of Croat Peter Tomich, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941, so as to present them with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Goran Dukic's film Wristcutters: A Love Story in the movie theaters NOW
Another Croatian American filmmaker star on the horizon. “Wristcutters: A Love Story” won the Acura Grand Jury Award at the 2006 Gen Art Film Festival, was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Support Croatian talent.
Croatian Franciscans: a letter to ICTY, Den Haag, regarding the Vukovar Tragedy
Povodom Vaše presude ratnim zločincima … za počinjene zločine nad civilnim stanovništvom, teškim ranjenicima i gradom Vukovarom, ne možemo ne izraziti Vam naše sveopće čuđenje i ne postaviti upitnim cjelokupni rad Vašeg Suda i njegovu dobronamjernost, pravičnost i vjerodostojnost.
Croatia proud at becoming UN Security Council member on Jan 1st 2008
Croatia on Wednesday relished its election into the U.N. Security Council, and officials said it proved that a country considered a trouble spot just 15 years ago could now be accepted as part of the West. President Stipe Mesic said the election was an “exceptional recognition of Croatia and its foreign policy.”
Toše Proeski 1981 – 2007 In Memoriam Too good, too young, too soon, too sad
The talented boy from Krusevo – Tose Proeski, one of the best Macedonian vocalists ever, was born on 25 January 1981 in Prilep. Prior to his death, he was a student at the final year of the Skopje Music Academy, at the solo singing department. A personal friend, who loved Croatia and Croatians loved him back.
Ace-king Karlovic pounds out third title of season in Stockholm
Croatian Ivo Karlovic fired 27 aces to lift his third title of the season on a different surface as he won the indoor Stockholm Open. Along with impeccable Roger Federer, Karlovic is the only other play in the ATP to own titles on three contrasting surfaces during the campaign.
Croatian American Dennis Kucinich on Colbert Report TONIGHT Oct 15-16, 2007
Stephen Colbert talked about Dennis Kucinich on his show – made Dennis sound smart and funny and dedicated, which of course he is. Colbert challenged Dennis to appear on his show. Dennis accepts challenge tonight… I can’t wait!
Closer Croatia 2007 – Croatian Film Festival in London UK, Oct 11-14, 2007
After a very successful Croatian Film Festival in 2004 – the first such a festival in the UK for almost 40 years – there is another one in October. As young Croats of London paved the way and got the winning formula, it’s essential to repeat the experiment – this time with more support and more partners.
Croatia stays on the top and beats Israel 1-0 in Euro 2008 qualifying
Zagreb, Croatia: Eduardo Da Silva scored the lone goal Saturday to lead Croatia over Israel 1-0 in European Championship qualifying. It was Eduardo’s 10th for Croatia in 10 qualifying matches. Croatia remains at the top of Group E with 26 points, three more than England. Coach Bilic (left) celebrates with a dance.
Success of the First Annual Croatian Film Festival NYC
The Doors Art Foundation invites you to read interviews from our featured film directors; Ante Babaja, Hrvoje Hribar, Dalibor Matanic, Zrinko Ogresta, Arsen Antun Ostojic, Branko Schmidt and Ognjen Svilicic, see the festival picture gallery and read more about the festival from the Croatian and American press
Making an electrifying difference to climate change
Wattwatt.com is a social network website that brings together people interested in making a difference. It provides the means for more direct public involvement in helping identify priorities and in finding the solutions for increasing electrical energy efficiency.
Opportunity for Croatian Talent – RechargeIT Request for Investment
Earlier this summer, Google.org launched its RechargeIT Initiative to accelerate the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid technology through technical demonstrations, grant-making, advocacy and investments.
Karlovic dumps out Hewitt to advance into semifinals
Seventh seed Ivo Karlovic sent former world number one Lleyton Hewitt packing from the Japan Open with a 7-6 (5) 7-6 (6) victory over the fourth seed. The Croatian number two counted on 25 aces to overcome Australia’s Hewitt, and in-so-doing became only the fourth player to hit 1,000 aces in one season.
145 godina od dolaska prve željeznice u Zagreb
Ovogodišnju proslavu Dana HŽ-a povezali smo sa 145. obljetnicom dolaska prvoga vlaka u Zagreb, nakon što je u promet bila predana pruga Zidani Most – Zagreb – Sisak, inače prva pruga sagrađena na području ondašnje Kraljevine Hrvatske i Slavonije.
CROATIAN FOOD FESTIVAL A Diversity of Flavours from Croatia at the UN
Croatia has it alL.. Come and enjoy a diversity of flavours from Croatia – a unique fusion of Mediterranean and Central-European cuisine. Taste award-winning olive oil, great seafood, tender meat dishes, unique Štrukli and Paštlcada, rich Croatian chocolate and much, much more.
Vukovar is THE Croatian sacred ground and somebody just pissed on it.
The absurdly light or no prison terms handed out to the three most responsible for the Vukovar massacres and torture are not consistent with the crimes. It was not a lack of evidence but a devaluation of the crimes, or more accurately, the lives of the victims and all of us.
Ivana Kunc’s brand new CD “Music of Božidar Kunc" in stores now
We are pleased to announce the release of Ivana Kunc’s brand new CD “Music of Božidar Kunc”. Ms. Kunc is the daughter of Croatian composer Boidar Kunc and the niece of soprano Zinka Milanov. This recording contains songs with both Croatian and English text. On Croatian Radio tomorrow.
Croatia Advances at World Cup of Pool
Ivica Putnik lines up his shot at the World cup of Pool. Croatia stunned the 16th seed Russia with an upset victory.
Ištvančić's film at the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival
Branko Ištvančić’s film Duh u močvari (Ghost in the Swamp) is invited to be shown at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, October 10th, 2007, at 7pm, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium within the Santa Monica Library.
Ante Simonic at the Universal Peace Federation 2007 in New York
Providing Vision and Leadership at a Time of Global Crisis. Feature presentations by a number of current and former heads of state, many of whom will be in New York for the United Nations’ “Climate Change” conference