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New statistical subdivision to redress injustice done in 2012, says ministerRegional Development and EU Funds Minister Gabrijela Zalac said on Tuesday that a proposal for a new spatial subdivision of Croatia would redress the injustice done in 2012 when the current NUTS2 subdivision was adopted. 15.01.2019. | News

79% of total EU funds allocation made available by end of 2018, minister saysRegional Development and EU Funds Minister Gabrijela Zalac said on Monday that EUR 2.9 billion was made available in 2018 through 152 tenders for the allocation of European Union funds, whereby 79% of the total EUR 10.7 billion has been made available. 14.01.2019. | News

Interior minister, businesses sign 22 contracts, worth HRK 135 millionFollowing public procurement tenders in the Ministry of the Interior, Minister Davor Bozinovic on Monday signed 22 contracts with Croatian business people pertaining to police equipment, speed surveillance and mine removal, worth more than HRK 135 million. 14.01.2019. | News

Gov't annuls decision on procurement of fighter jetsThe government on Monday unanimously put out of force a decision on the procurement of Israeli F-16 multipurpose fighter jets. 14.01.2019. | News

Economic co-operation further strengthens the friendly relations and alliances of Croatia and CanadaCroatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, who on Monday received Canadian Parliament Speaker Geoff Regan, said after the talks that  the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) offered an opportunity for Croatian businesses to deliver their goods and services on the Canadian market. 14.01.2019. | News

Gov't to propose more than 100 bills this yearThe Croatian government plans to propose 134 bills this year, including those adjusting laws to the European Union acquis and those that form part of the National Reform Programme, according to the Plan for Legislative Activities that was adopted at a cabinet meeting on Thursday. 10.01.2019. | News

FM says ambassador erred by attending Republika Srpska DayThe Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Ministry had not been informed of the decision by the Croatian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina to attend the celebration of Republika Srpska Day, Minister Marija Pejcinovic Buric told HRT broadcaster on Thursday, adding that Ambassador Del Vechio "had made a wrong call." 10.01.2019. | News

PM rules out any damage for Croatia over Israeli F-16 dealThere is no damage for Croatia regarding delays in the delivery of F-16 fighter jets from Israel, as no purchase contract has been signed, and the government can cancel the decision on the procurement of the planes if the project cannot be implemented, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said in Zagreb on Thursday morning. 10.01.2019. | News

Croatia to decide on fighter jets' deal after Thursday's meeting with Israeli delegationCroatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said in Zagreb on Wednesday that a meeting with representatives of the Israeli Defence Ministry on the delivery of Israeli F-16 Barak jets was scheduled for Thursday in Zagreb, and after the Israeli side notified Croatia about its position, the latter would decide on the matter. 09.01.2019. | News

Ministry: Dacic's misrepresenting history, denying facts makes true reconciliation harderThe Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Ministry on Tuesday issued a statement condemning in the strongest terms the latest statement by Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic in which he criticised Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's address at the Christmas reception given by the Serb National Council (SNV) in Zagreb over the weekend, noting that it amounted to a misrepresentation of history and denialism that made true reconciliation more difficult. 08.01.2019. | News