What is it like to become a member state of an organization like the European Union (EU)? Croatia, the EU's newest member, since joining last week, is finding out. This is a letter addressed to "Dear Citizens" from Ankica Paun Jarallah, Director of the Croatian Department of Employment, dated June 21, 2013. "As you know, July 1, Croatia becomes a full member of the EU, and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIV: Croatia joins the EU (Updated)
Archives for July 2013
Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition IV
By 15 CommentsTENNIS Ivan Dodig reached his first Grand Slam final this weekend, falling in the men's doubles final to the Bryan Brothers. Read more here: Dodig/Melo fall to Bryan Bros. in Wimbledon doubles final Ana Konjuh reached the semifinals of the Juniors tournament at Wimbledon before falling in three sets to American Taylor Townsend. Ana played the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition IV
Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
By 44 CommentsCurrent Croatian champions, Dinamo Zagreb and Croatian Cup champions Hajduk Split entered Maksimir in hopes of adding some new silverware to their already extensive collection of trophies. Saturday marked the annual Super Cup competition where the two champions face each other to determine who is the stronger side. Dinamo was determined to win another trophy after a … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
Dodig/Melo fall to Bryan Bros. in Wimbledon doubles final
By 13 CommentsPhoto: Yahoo No hardware for 28 year-old Croatian tennis player Ivan Dodig at this year's Wimbledon, but that doesn't mean his efforts did not go unnoticed. After advancing to a career grand slam best 4th Round at the 2013 Wimbledon singles tournament, where he was eventually beaten by world #4 David Ferrer in four sets, Dodig and Brazilian partner Marcelo Melo went the … [Read more...] about Dodig/Melo fall to Bryan Bros. in Wimbledon doubles final
Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
By 143 CommentsAfter a disastrous June that saw #4 ranked Croatia lose 1-0 to Scotland in a World Cup qualifier and then lose 1-0 again a few days later to Portugal in a friendly, the Vatreni have only fallen down to #8 in the July edition of the FIFA world rankings. Confederations Cup winners Brazil move into the 9 spot while Croatia's group A counterparts in UEFA qualifying, Belgium, round … [Read more...] about Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
By 173 CommentsCroatia could not find a goal against Chile and surrendered twice in the last 10 minutes, one being an own goal, to bow out of the 2013 U20 World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 2-0 loss Wednesday night. A win would have seen Croatia play a gritty Ghana team in the quarterfinal round, after they surprised Portugal, beating them 3-2. The chances were there for the mladi … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
By 10 CommentsBayern Munich are coming off a historic season which saw them win the European 'treble': Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. But with former FC Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola now at the helm, more changes are happening at the club than ever before. It has been announced that Frenchman Franck Ribery will be moving from his natural winger position to a … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?