Croatia at the EU gateway

The moment has come: in three weeks' time Croatia will become 28th member state of the Europan Union. The Government of the Republic of Croatia has already published some details of the celebration programme of Croatia's entrance to the EU which will be held in the evening hours of 30 June 2013 in Ban Jelačić square. The Croatian capital will become the centre and gather political leaders from the Member States of the European Union, countries of the Southeast European region, heads of European institutions and Croatian renowned citizens. Over 120 Prime Ministers, Presidents and Ministers of Foreign Affairs have been invited.

The programme of the central celebration as well as the information on the European high officials who have confirmed their arrival, will remain a secret for a few more days. The celebration commences already at 20.30 and it is the work of a famous theatrical and opera director Dora Ruždjak Podolski. 22.30 is the predicted time of the arrival of the politicians who will be seated at their reserved places following the central programme of the celebration. The Croatian Prime minister Zoran Milanović will hold the welcome speech, while the Croatian president Ivo Josipović the closing one.

Not only does the Croatian capital already feel the spirit of the European Union but also the whole Croatia. Many tourists and visitors who were or currently are visiting Croatia have been amazed with Croatia and the Croatian hospitality. ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb recognized the value of this destination already ten years ago and it is proud that it can greet its guests from the European Union all over again. The citizens of Croatia are also proud of the fact that Croatia is becoming a Member State of the EU and excited about the upcoming future. This approach represents a great challenge not only for Croatia but for the whole European Union as well and it is a signal for the improvement of the situation and a belief in a better tomorrow.