Croatia joins the EU family... and then there were 28
31/03/2012 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Croatia joins the EU family... and then there were 28

More than fifteen years after the end of a devastating war, we head to the border town of Metkovic where joint Croatian and Bosnian police units now work hand in hand. We also find out why Croatian milk farmers fear new EU rules will damage their businesses. And we meet Renata Poljak, a Croatian multimedia artist who will show you Zagreb like you have never seen it before.
Croatia joins the EU family... and then there were 28
31/03/2012 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Croatia joins the EU family... and then there were 28

On July 1st 2013, Croatia will officially join the European Union. We find out what ordinary Croatians expect from EU membership and we talk to Zoran Milanovic - the new Croatian Prime Minister plans to use EU structural funds to modernise his country. We also find out how match-fixing scandals have cast a dark shadow over Croatian football, and we meet Tereza Kesovija, the Grande Dame of Croatian music.
Croatians vote 'yes' to EU membership
23/01/2012 - CROATIA - EU

Croatians vote 'yes' to EU membership

Croatians voted Sunday in favour of joining the European Union despite a poor turnout for the referendum, a move with paves the way for entry into the 27-nation bloc next year. An anti-EU group said the 43.58% turnout invalidated the vote.
Early vote results show Croatians support EU entry
22/01/2012 - CROATIA

Early vote results show Croatians support EU entry

Croatia looked a step closer to becoming the 28th member of the European Union on Sunday, with early poll results from its national referendum on joining the bloc showing more than 67 percent of voters in favour.
Croatia signs accession treaty amid EU turmoil
09/12/2011 - CROATIA

Croatia signs accession treaty amid EU turmoil

The Balkan state of Croatia signed a formal agreement with the EU on Friday, paving the way for full membership of the block by July 2013. But the milestone has been overshadowed by widening rifts between existing EU states.
Betting authorities probe Lyon's 7-1 win in Zagreb
08/12/2011 - FOOTBALL

Betting authorities probe Lyon's 7-1 win in Zagreb

France's online gaming authority is “carrying out checks” on Lyon’s dramatic 7-1 win over Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, which propelled the French club into the last 16 of the Champions League.
New coalition government to rule with outright majority
05/12/2011 - CROATIA

New coalition government to rule with outright majority

Croatia's centre-left opposition coalition, led by the Social Democratic Party of Zoran Milanovic (pictured), won an outright majority in Sunday's general election. The coalition will have 80 deputies in Croatia's 151-seat legislature.
Centre-left opposition trounces ruling conservatives, exit polls say
04/12/2011 - CROATIA

Centre-left opposition trounces ruling conservatives, exit polls say

Croatia's centre-left opposition soundly defeated the ruling conservatives of Jadranka Kosor (pictured) in a general election Sunday, exit polls show. Kosor has been criticised for growing poverty while her party has been plagued by scandal.
Portugal, Ireland, Croatia and Czech Republic qualify for Euro 2012
16/11/2011 - FOOTBALL

Portugal, Ireland, Croatia and Czech Republic qualify for Euro 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to the Euro 2012 finals late Tuesday, while Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic also qualified comfortably during playoffs.
High drama in Ukraine as Tymoshenko trial resumes
08/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

High drama in Ukraine as Tymoshenko trial resumes

A former Ukrainian Prime Minister is accused of abuse of power and contempt of court. We take a look at Yulia Tymoshenko’s upcoming trial and the reactions it has provoked. Also, as economic woes boost the price of gold, people are picking up their sifters in Scotland. Finally, France 24's correspondents look at why Europe's second-largest river, the Danube, is under threat.
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