Sa zadovoljstvom vas obavješćujemo da je odnedavno u najvišem zakonodavnom i predstavničkom tijelu Hrvatske, Hrvatskom Saboru, utemeljen Odbor za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske. Kako biste se mogli bolje upoznati s radom odbora, u prilogu vam šaljemo podrobniji prikaz njegovog sastava, ovlasti i uloge.
Category: Politics
Croatian village celebrates victory of US senator Mark Begich
Mark Begich’s victory in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska is being celebrated in a Croatian village where his grandfather once lived. Begich’s grandfather left the small village of Podlapaca in central Croatia almost a century ago to seek a better life in America. Croatian Nikola Begic, who says he’s the new senator’s cousin, was quoted by one paper as saying their extended family had endured poverty and wars in the past, so the senator’s victory “may be God’s reward now.”
Mark Begich the first Croatian-American US Senator. Begich wins in Alaska.
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich (D) increased his lead over convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) to 3,724 votes on Tuesday with almost all of the remaining ballots counted, and the Associated Press has now called the race for the Democrat. Smile of relief, so well deserved. Croatians all over the world are celebrating tonight, a historic race. Mark is entering Senate at the right moment in history as a critical democratic Senator.
Croatian Americans for Obama Biden 2008
“In these uncertain and tough times, Croatian Americans, like all Americans, are looking for a President that provides steady leadership and puts the middle class first,” said Representative Peter Visclosky (IN). “Barack Obama will be that President – a President who, by his example, demonstrates that achieving the American dream is still possible.”
Mark Begich for U.S. Senate to be the first Croatian American in the U.S. Senate
I met with Mayor Begich last night in Washington, DC and was very impressed with his wit, intelligence and commitment to bring reform and an energy expertise to the U.S. Senate. He acknowledged how pleased his dad was with all the support he received from Croatian Americans when he was starting his first campaign and did get elected to the U.S. Congress in 1970. It’s our time now to help elect for the first time ever – a Croatian American in the U.S. Senate
Marko Vuketić, Burgendland Croat, Austrian ambassador in Ukraine
His Excellency Mr. Marko Vuketić was recently appointed as Austrian ambassador in Ukraine. He belongs to Croatian branch in Austria known under the name of Burgendland Croats, or Gradišćanski Hrvati, living there since the 16th century.
NFCA Needs Your Action
Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-CA) has just introduced H. Res. 1266 congratulating Croatia and Albania on their recent invitation to join NATO. The NFCA needs you to contact your district U. S. Representative, especially if they are Members of the Croatian Caucus, and request that they support H. Res. 1266 by becoming a cosponsor of the bill.
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.
Croatia Has a NATO Invitation – A Historical Day for Croatia April 2nd 2008
The fact that an invitation was sent is also a result of a process that began with Croatia’s hard road to independence via the Croatian War of Independence in which 15,000 people gave their lives. Besides NATO, it is expected that Croatia receives an invitation for the EU soon.
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.
Kosovo Declares Independence on February 17, 2008
Kosovo’s parliament declared the disputed territory a nation on Sunday, February 17, 2008, mounting a historic bid to become an “independent and democratic state” backed by the U.S. and European allies.
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.
The actual historic facts must be recognized once and for all
In a recent letter to the International Herald Tribune, Hilda Marija Foley (left) writes “In your article ‘EU proposal lays out steps on Kosovo independence’ by Dan Bilefsky and Stephen Castle Dec 12, 2007 the commentators make the often quoted but erroneous statement when writing that the early recognition of an independent Croatia accelerated the breakup of Yugoslavia.”
Sean Penn endorses Croatian American presidential candidate – It's Kucinich Time!
Dennis Kucinich is from the West Side of Cleveland, half Croat, half Irish. He was dirt poor and knew it. He now not only sits in the House of Representatives, with a big fancy office in the Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C., but also believes that he will be elected president in 2008.
The West and the UN were complicit in the genocide in Bosnia
Marko Attila Hoare (left) writes that the Western powers and the UN were undoubtedly complicit in the genocide in Bosnia, and nothing that they have done since 1995 has delivered justice to the victims.
Croatia Wins Vote for UN Security Council Seat. Political and diplomatic influence
Should be good news for the further recognition of the region’s new political and diplomatic influence on a range of issues where not only Croatia, but Bosnia & Herzegovina could impact a progressive influence. The UN Security Council offers such an opportunity. The influence of Croatia’s Diaspora
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.”
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!
A Diplomatic "Hunting Party" – part 2 and 3
On the plane, Holbrook from the outset began to pressure that we abandon or trade Gorazde. It struck me as rather strange at that time why Holbrooke had placed the emphasis of this conversation on “us” giving up Gorazde, the first hour of a 90 minute conversation.
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