On December 16, U.S. Navy 6th Fleet divers trained Croatian counterparts at the Croatian Navy Base Lora in Split to develop our Croatian partners’ capability to clear underwater ordnance and protect lives. The U.S. Government donated $280,000 in mine countermeasure and explosive ordnance disposal equipment to the Croatian Navy to fortify our defense partnership. This …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States remains a nation that seeks to support and advance the rule of law and equality inside and outside of our borders. The tragic death of Mr. George Floyd is a heartbreaking reminder of America’s struggle to live up to these principles. It is critical that the voices of peaceful protesters are not …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: George Floyd
We congratulate President-elect Zoran Milanovic on his victory in Croatia’s January 5 presidential election.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Croatian President, Election
The U.S. Embassy community was saddened to hear of the Croatian soldier who was killed while serving in Afghanistan, and of the injuries to two other Croatian soldiers. The United States extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of the Croatian soldier whose life was taken in a shameful attack. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 24 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On the 26th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we honor the journalists and media professionals who have dedicated their lives, frequently at great risk, to promote accountability, transparency and inclusion in the United States, Croatia and around the world.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: World Press Freedom Day
Statement from the United States Embassy on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Croatia’s accession to NATO
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Croatia, NATO, United States
The U.S. Embassy Zagreb will conduct evacuation exercises with the support of the Government of Croatia and United States Air Force units based at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy on Monday, March 18, 2019.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Evacuation exercises, Government of Croatia, U.S. Embassy Zagreb, United States Air Force
Congratulations to the Croatian government – particularly Prime Minister Plenković and Minister Ćorić – for approving funding for the Krk LNG terminal. This project is an investment which maximizes Croatia’s gas supply options and makes a major contribution to regional gas supply diversification and security. The terminal will make LNG imports from a wide-range of suppliers …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Croatia’s gas supply, Croatian government, LNG terminal
My comments to the media this morning have been misinterpreted, and I would like to clarify them. Before anything else, I would like to emphasize that the United States Government has excellent cooperation with Croatia and with the Government of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. We had a productive meeting this morning on several bilateral issues. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Croatian government, Fighter aircraft F-16s, Israel
In honor of Ambassador W. Robert Kohorst’s first six months in Croatia, the Ambassador hosted an on-the-record press roundtable with media representatives. He reviewed his first six months in Croatia, discussed U.S.-Croatian bilateral cooperation and current issues. In Zagreb on June 27, 2018
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Public Affairs, U.S.-Croatian bilateral cooperation
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY THE U.S. EMBASSY June 29, 2017 We are aware of the decision issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the instruction of the Arbitral Tribunal in the arbitration between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Slovenia. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Public Affairs Section Zagreb, Croatia ______________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release February 27, 2017 United States Repudiates Neo-Nazi March Zagreb, Croatia – The U.S. Embassy rejects, in the strongest terms, neo-Nazi and pro-Ustasha views expressed during the demonstration of a few people in Zagreb on Sunday. We condemn …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 27 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The Embassy of the United States confirms that the only reason for the postponement of Secretary Kerry’s meeting with Foreign Minister Kovač was mutual scheduling conflicts. The relationship between the United States and Croatia remains strong. The United States and Croatia mutually agreed to reschedule this bilateral visit on another date.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 5 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY THE U.S. EMBASSY August 12, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb is deeply disturbed by the reported murder of Croatian citizen Tomislav Salopek by an ISIL-affiliate. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the people of Croatia. If confirmed, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 12 August, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
We have made clear to both Slovenia and Croatia that we are not taking sides in this dispute. It is up to these two countries, both EU members and NATO allies, to resolve this bilateral issue, and we are hopeful they can do so. We welcome the comments by the Croatian leadership expressing a desire …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 30 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
We understand that several media outlets have published a story claiming that U.S. Marines detained Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Evelin Tonković and Head of the Office for Special Security Željko Renić on the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb. This story is completely untrue. No such incident occurred. The U.S. Embassy values its …
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 29 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases