The National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCACF) has announced it’s full support for reform of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) which would include Croatia’s participation. In a recent letter to the US Senate Judiciary Committee, NFCACF President Bill Vergot cited full support for S. 2046 as another “crucial milestone for the growing relationship between our two countries. The ‘Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act of 2012’ would enable Croatia to soon join the VWP.
Author: Joe Foley
18th Annual Convention of the NFCA to Take Place in Pittsburgh June 4, 2011
The 18th Annual Convention of the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCA) will take place in Pittsburgh on June 4, 2011 at the Clarion Hotel in Greentree, located just outside of Pittsburgh. Delegates from throughout the United States are expected to attend.
NFCA Leaders Meet With US State Department and National Security Council
A delegation of members of the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCA) met with the White House’s National Security Council staff and several US State Department policy officials earlier this month to discuss the current status of relations between the United States and Croatia and to express their concerns about the ongoing problems faced by Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
NFCA to hold assembly of delegates in Gaithersburg, Maryland June 6-8, 2008
The 15th annual Assembly of Delegates of the National Federation of Croatian Americans (NFCA) will be held in the Gaithersburg Hilton Hotel from Friday evening, June 6, through Sunday, June 8.
U.S. Senate Resolution Regarding NATO Member Invitations
The National Federation of Croatian Americans (NFCA) commends U.S. Senators Richard Lugar of Indiana and George Voinovich of Ohio for their leadership in introducing S. Res. 459 calling for NATO membership for the Republic of Albania, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Macedonia.
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.
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.
Kosovo needs a conclusion, not a new beginning
The future of Kosovo must be decided Kosovo needs a conclusion, not a new beginningJuly 31, 2007 – 18:34 CET | By Agron Bajrami[Op-ed: Croatians, called Janjevci, live in Kosovo as well….
NFCA Press Release -14th Annual Delegates Assembly
The National Federation of Croatian Americans (NFCA) completed a very successful 2007 Annual Assembly of Delegates held in Philadelphia at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel.
NATO Bill Signed into Law – NFCA press release – Croatia in 2008
NFCA congratulates the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on passage of the most recent bill, S. 494, in support of full membership – at the earliest opportunity – for the Republic of Croatia. This piece of legislation continues the Congressional and Executive Branch support for the next expansion of NATO in 2008.
NFCA Press Release: The NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007
The Republic of Croatia is designated as eligible to receive assistance under the program NFCA Press Release H.R. 987 – The NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007 For immediate release: Washington, D.C….