Croatia at the head of Europe

Croatia as the youngest member took over EU presidency for the first time, previous after Finland and will preside over the EU Union from January the 1^st to June 30th, 2020. “A strong Europe in a world of challenges” is the motto Croatia has chosen for its presidency. The six-month presidency program is based on four themes or pillars – A Europe that develops; A Europe that connects; A Europe that protects; and An influential Europe.

The official start of the presidency will be marked on January the 9th with the arrival of the European Commission members in Zagreb and a concert at the Croatian National Theater. On this occasion, there will be a change of guard at Markov Square and on the first day of the new year, members of the Cravatica Academy hang a large red tie on the monument of Ban Jelačić in Zagreb and ceremonial ties will receive another 46 monuments of Croatian greats in the center of Zagreb. The Croatian Post has issued a commemorative stamp and the building of the National and University Library, where most of the events will take place, is already in the theme of EU presidency.

Zagreb lives its European story, and this is an ideal opportunity to show itself the world in the best light. Over the next 6 months, more than 1500 events will take place in Zagreb and the lights will be directed most of all to Zagreb, which has the opportunity to show once again that it is the center of serious events. There will be more than 165 meetings in Zagreb alone. The most important and highlight of the presidency will be May 7th - the summit to discuss EU enlargement.

During this 6-month period, 2 summits, 12 informal ministerial Council meetings, 8 ministerial conferences and more than 100 professional and work-related events are held in the Republic of Croatia. Croatia will lead the work of the Council, building co-operation and agreement between Member States in a spirit of consensus and mutual respect.The Presidency has a rich cultural and promotional aspect - the official logo and slogan of the Presidency have been selected, the opening ceremonies in Zagreb and Brussels are held, and special cultural programs will be staged at more than 50 locations around the world. The Presidency's cultural agenda is linked to Rijeka as the European Capital of Culture in 2020, in order to show Europe and the world the richness of its unique cultural heritage in this historic year.

It is often said that only after the successful completion of its first Presidency of the EU Council, a country becomes a true Member State of the European Union. This is a certain maturity test for the Croatian government.

On 8 January, the day before the EC meeting, around 60 correspondents from EU member-states from Brussels will arrive in Zagreb. They will also visit Plitvice, Rijeka and Opatija, Split. It is a common practice for each Presidency to invite a group of correspondents at the beginning of their term to present priorities and a program for the Presidency and to familiarize them with the sights of the country.

The new presidency will also be marked in Brussels with a concert taking place on 15 January, which is the 28th anniversary of Croatia’s international recognition.

The presidency is seen as an opportunity to promote the country-in-chair and make local society more sensitive to EU-related topics.

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Zagreb, Funicular

A view of the Funicular Railway Zagreb which connects Lower and Upper Town.

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Opatija - The Maiden with the Seagull

The symbol of Opatija and the whole Kvarner - that's how briefly we can describe the Maiden with the Seagull. The Maiden with the Seagull has been proudly stayed since 1956 on this location with a beautiful view of the bay. If you watch this streaming at night, you'll be even more impressed because then are turning on special spotlights that complement wonderful scene. A Maiden with a Seagull also had her bad days.

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Opatija - panoramic view

Like every coastal place, Opatija has its own beach. The most famous beach in Opatija - Slatina beach is located right in the center. Slatina has a concrete-sand access to the sea and place for sunbathing under the hot sun. Beside the beach we can find many catering facilities as well as sports facilities. There are showers, deck chairs and parasols. If you have decided to visit the most famous beach in Opatija, first check the situation on the ground.

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Zagreb - Mandusevac

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Zagreb, Ban Jelacic - Main square

Stunning views of the main square (Ban Jelacic Square) in Zagreb, the Croatian capital. A view of Ban Josip Jelačić Square, the center of social events and one of the main tourist attractions of the city of Zagreb. The square is located at the foot of Gradec and Kaptol, and there is the source of Manduševac, fountain, which "tells" a special stories. In the past, while water was still drinkable, people used to say that anyone who drink water from this source would always return to Zagreb. Toda

Rijeka - view on HNK Ivan pl. Zajc, TOP TEN!

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Rijeka, Korzo, Adriatic Square

View of the main promenade in Rijeka, Croatia. The LiveCamCroatia brings you a view from the height on the Adriatic Square in Rijeka. You can watch this beautiful video from Rijeka thanks to a webcam located in a nearby building opposite the famous promenade in Rijeka. Apart from the views of the Adriatic Square, which dominates in front of our camera, in the upper right corner you can see the end of the Korzo promenade. A crowd of the pedestrians best reflects the city's hustle and bustle, whi

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Split - PTZ camera, panorama

The Port of Split, situated at exceptional geographic position in the Mediterranean, with extraordinary maritime characteristics for reception of vessels, has earned the rank of one of the most important centres for local and international maritime traffic. Heavy traffic, especially during the summer season, sailing in and sailing out large cruise ships, local and international ferry lines, and catamaran lines to the Adriatic islands. In a distance you can see the islands of Šolta and Brač, the

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Sljedeći članakA devastating storm in Podgora

The new presidency will also be marked in Brussels with a concert taking place on 15 January, which is the 28th anniversary of Croatia’s international recognition.

The presidency is seen as an opportunity to promote the country-in-chair and make local society more sensitive to EU-related topics.

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