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Croatia's HDZ Declares Local Election Victory
Croatia's main opposition party, the Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, declared victory after Sunday's polls, although second-round run-off votes are to be held in the country's four biggest cities.
Politics and Society
Balkan States ‘Must Back Truth Commission Now’
Campaigners for the RECOM reconciliation initiative said they had done all they could to promote a cross-regional truth committee and it was time for political leaders to act.
Croatia Govt Faces Test at Local Polls
Croatians will elect local authorities on Sunday at polls regarded as a test for the current centre-left government halfway through its mandate.
Croatia Leads Balkans on Gay Rights Legislation
Croatia leads the Balkans in providing the best legal environment for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people, while Macedonia offers the least protection, new research says.
Croatia to Stay Cautious on Adopting Euro
Croatia's deputy prime minister said the country will keep its national currency, the kuna, and not opt for the euro until it has a sufficiently competitive economy.
New Corruption Charge Hits Croatian Ex-PM Sanader
A fifth corruption indictment has been filed against former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader, who is already serving a ten-year jail sentence for graft.
Business
Slovenia and Croatia Top Business Corruption List
Slovenia and Croatia top the list when it comes to corruption perceptions in the business world, according to a recent survey by Ernst & Young.
Croatia Hosts Entrepreneurs From the Region
Zagreb hosted a two-day workshop for 30 young entrepreneurs from Southeast Europe, aimed at informing them of the benefits of EU enlargement in the business sector.
Croatia Shakes up Customs Before EU Entry
As Croatia readies to become the 28th EU member state in July, the customs service faces major changes.
Croatia to Axe 10,000 Public Sector Workers
Minister warns that more jobs will have to go in railways, the national airline and the post office, among others.
Vienna to Host Balkan Infrastructure Summit
The two-day Balkan Infrastructure and Construction Summit aims to inform foreign investors of business opportunities in the region.
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Boosting the Balkans’ Progress Towards the EU
Ten years after the Thessaloniki summit, the EU enlargement process for the western Balkans needs an injection of new energy.
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