“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.
Author: Andrej & Daniela Urem
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ivan Šime Zorica – in memoriam 1938 – 2008
Ivan was born on March 1, 1938 in Rupe – Skradin near Sibenik, Croatia. He was loved by many people, friends and family. On the day of Ivan’s passing grandkids were sitting around talking about grandpa Ivan and his cooking and jokes. One of the kids suddenly asked who will make us the greasy eggs from now on?
Guitarist Ana Vidović says she can't imagine her life without music
It is surprising to hear that a young woman who describes herself as being both close to her family and an introvert moved across the Atlantic Ocean on her own at 20 to become a performer. Ana Vidović is far from her native Croatia, but feels at home wherever she is when she has her trusted guitar along.
Belichick & Diehl Two Croatian-Americans face off at Super Bowl XLII
Croatian-American Bill Belichick (left) has led the England Patriots to three Super Bowl victories, the most recent in 2005. This Sunday, February 3, 2008, his Patriots face the New York Giants led by fellow Croatian-American offensive lineman David Diehl. The Giants have not won a Super Bowl since 1990 and are ready to rise to the challenge.
25th RIJEKA CARNIVAL 2008 in Rijeka this weekend – Come and enjoy
The town of Rijeka has been known for its carnival festivities since the Middle Ages. Austrian and Hungarian aristocracy, Russian princesses, German barons, counts and countesses from all over Europe were once the guests of the Rijeka Carnival. Starting February 1, 2008, revelers will take to the streets and celebrate Carnival.
Croatia in the Finals of the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship
When the final whistle was blown, all Croatian players were dancing on the court, the French players collapsed to the floor in disappointment: Croatia won the first semi-final against the title holders with a 24:23 victory. January 26, 2006. Lackovic decides in a thrilling endgame against France.
Artist Jasnica Klara Matić Exhibition in New York City
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Jasnica Klara Matić (left) in Enigmatic Visions. Scheduled to run from February 5th through February 26th, 2008, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Jasnica’s earthy human beings.
Iron Maiden to perform in Croatia
British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden (left) will be performing at the Split City Stadium in Split, Croatia on Sunday 10th August 2008 as part of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour.
Limestone College has four Croatian sensations on its swim team
Zeljko Karaman, Goran Majlat, Marija Grubic, Ines Speranda, all from Split, Croatia swam for Limestone College at a recent swim meet against Savannah College of Art and Design.
Marin Cilic follows Croatian heroes by defeating Fernando Gonzalez
First there was the man himself, Goran Ivanisevic, the towering, big-serving lefty who won Wimbledon in 2001. Then there was Mario Ancic, who was slightly taller, with a serve just as mighty, but a fragile body. Yesterday, it was the turn for the latest player to emerge from Croatia, Marin Cilic (left), to step into the limelight.
Michael Bahoric & Amy Ireland off to Croatia to skate
Amy Ireland and her partner Michael Bahoric (left), will be competing in senior pairs for Croatia at the ISU European figure skating championships in Zagreb, Croatia, January 21-28, 2008.