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Croatia's top court rules that the president can't run in the parliamentary election unless he quits
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian's president can't run for prime minister, take part in the upcoming parliamentary election or campaign in favor of an opposition party, unless he resigns immediately from his current post, according to a ruling on Monday from the country's top court. ...
Croatia will hold a parliamentary election on April 17
Croatia will hold a parliamentary election on April 17, the country's president said on Friday. President Zoran Milanovic scheduled the parliamentary vote after Croatia's parliament dissolved on Thursday. The ballot next month will pit the ruling conservative Croatian...
Croatian parliament dissolves to pave way for parliamentary election later this year
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia's parliament was dissolved on Thursday to pave the way for a parliamentary election later this year. All 143 of a total of 151 lawmakers who were present at the session voted in favor of the move. The date of the election is yet to be...
Serbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vučić a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia on Sunday sent a protest note after Croatia’s foreign minister described President Aleksandar Vučić as a Russian “satellite” in the Balkans. It was the latest spat between the two neighbors, which have been at odds for most of the time since...
Eiffel Tower operator warns the landmark is closed as strike turns visitors away for a second day
PARIS (AP) — A strike at the Eiffel Tower over poor financial management turned away visitors on Tuesday for the second consecutive day. The 330-meter (1,083-foot) landmark in central Paris has seen soaring sightseer numbers in the lead-up to the Olympics in the French capital. ...
Thousands at anti-government rally in Croatia allege high-level corruption and demand an election
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in Croatia's capital on Saturday, accusing the ruling center-right party of corruption and demanding that this year's parliamentary election be held as soon as possible. The gathering in Zagreb was organized by 11 center and...
Robert Badinter, who led France to end the death penalty and fought Holocaust denial, has died at 95
PARIS (AP) — Robert Badinter, who spearheaded the drive to abolish France’s death penalty, campaigned against antisemitism and Holocaust denial, and led a European body dealing with the legal fallout of Yugoslavia's breakup, has died. He was 95. French President Emmanuel Macron...
Moldovan man arrested in Croatia after rushing a van with migrants through Zagreb to escape police
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The Moldovan driver of a van packed with migrants was arrested in Croatia following a chase in the capital, Zagreb, early on Friday, police said. A police patrol tried to stop the van on the highway outside the city but the 31-year-old driver instead rushed...
Slovenia to set up temporary facilities for migrants at Croatia border, citing surge in arrivals
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia will set up temporary facilities for handling migrant arrivals at the border with Croatia, citing a surge in arrivals, the government announced Thursday. Authorities will put up a fence, two accommodation containers, tents and sanitary facilities...