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AFP file photo. Protesters have in recent years gathered in support of stripping the name of late Yugoslav communist leader Josip Broz Tito from a prominent square in Croatia’s capital


Croatia Turns its Back to Tito

Croatia Turns its Back to Tito

Zagreb- Zagreb on Friday stripped the name of late Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito from a prominent square in the Croatian capital, a move that has sparked controversy. The vote in the city assembly to change the name of Marshal Tito Square took place on the...
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A fight breaks out during the Euro 2016 group D match between Czech Republic and Croatia. AFP / Jean-Philippe Ksiazek


Croatia Gets Suspended Ticket Ban

Croatia Gets Suspended Ticket Ban

Croatia’s soccer federation has been handed a suspended ban from selling tickets to ruffians and given a 100,000 euros ($113,190) fine after their team’s supporters caused quite the crowd turmoil at Euro 2016, UEFA said on Monday. The Croatian federation...
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President of the Court Judge Peter Tomka (C) during the verdict on genocide claims brought up by Croatia against Serbia, at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague, The Netherlands, on February 3, 2015. (EPA/Robin Van Lonkhuijsen)


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Brazil’s Neymar celebrates his goal against Croatia during their 2014 World Cup opening match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014. (Reuters/Damir Sagoli)


Neymar leads Brazil to 3–1 win over Croatia

Neymar leads Brazil to 3–1 win over Croatia

Sao Paolo, Associated Press—Neymar showed why he is carrying Brazil’s hopes at the World Cup, scoring twice on Thursday to help the underwhelming hosts escape a disappointing start to the tournament. With Brazil struggling and down a goal against a spirited...
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A man rides a bicycle through flooded streets of Svilajnac, 120 kilometers south of Belgrade, on May 20, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / SASA DJORDJEVIC)


Serbia declares national mourning, flood toll rises

Serbia declares national mourning, flood toll rises

Belgrade, Reuters—Serbia on Tuesday declared three days of national mourning and reported another death in the worst rainfall to hit the Balkan region in living memory, even as the rising River Sava threatened more havoc. Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić said the death...