Croatia rejects bids in docks sale before EU entry

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The Croatian government rejected bids for three loss-making, state-owned shipyards on Thursday and pledged to find a solution by July for a key issue it needs to resolve before joining the European Union next year.

03/2/2012 — Filed under: Politics
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Croat support for EU membership plummets after war crimes verdict

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Zagreb/Belgrade — Support for Croatian membership of the European Union fell sharply in the span of one week, reported Croatian media Sunday, as the country lashed out at an international court’s sentencing of two generals on war crimes charges.

04/15/2011 — Filed under: Politics
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Croatian official expects EU talks to wrap in 2011

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Croatia should complete its EU accession talks in the first half of 2011, several months later than expected, Croatian State Secretary for European Integration Andrej Plenkovic said in an interview Thursday (July 22nd) with Reuters.

07/12/2010 — Filed under: Politics
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Slovenia ratifies Croatia border deal, referendum to follow

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The Slovenian parliament ratified on Monday a border arbitration deal with Croatia vital for Zagreb’s EU membership bid, but the deal still faces a much tougher test at a June referendum in Slovenia.

04/13/2010 — Filed under: Politics
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