Croatia
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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Constitutional Court | Information about the Court, but decisions are not posted. | |
| Government | A monthly bulletin, texts of laws and pictures. | |
| Parliament | Links to other government institutions, information about the assembly and legislation. | |
| President | News, press releases and the Croatian national anthem. | |
| Supreme Court | Administration and court decisions. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Arts and Sciences | Presents basic information about the Academy and its units. | |
| Bureau of Statistics | Contact information, publications and statistical data (in pdf format). The data file is very large and requires a long time to download. However, it provides detailed population and economic data. | |
| Court Register | Contains information about registered companies. | |
| Customs Administration | Download customs documents. | |
| Electoral Commission | The site only contains an announcement of elections. | |
| Embassy in the US | Basic news about the country as well as information on elections. | |
| Embassy of Croatia in Ottawa | Basic information about the country. | |
| Guarantee Agency (Croatian Guarantee Agency) | Guarantees loans for small business development. | |
| Hazardous Waste Management Agency | Information about the agency and its responsibilities. | |
| Institute for Health Insurance | Site is only in Croatian. | |
| Meteorological and Hydrological Service | Weather information. | |
| Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management | A wide range of data on the Ministry and agricultural policy. | |
| Ministry of Crafts, Small and Medium Enterprises | Supports small businesses. | |
| Ministry of Croatian Homeland War Veterans | Responsible for social welfare programs for veterans. | |
| Ministry of Culture | Discusses projects and provides links to sites about Croatian culture. | |
| Ministry of Defense | Legal information related to defense and much more. | |
| Ministry of Economy, Labor and Entrepreneurship | Information about this ministry and its activities. | |
| Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction | Inherited tasks from the former Ministry of Zoning, Construction and Housing and State Directorate for the Protection of Nature and the Environment. | |
| Ministry of European Integration | Responsible for managing Croatia's entry into Western European institutions | |
| Ministry of Finance | Includes economic data, budgets and policy. The Anti-Money Laundering Department also has a site. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | News, press releases, consular information and policies. | |
| Ministry of Health and Social Affairs | Responsible for the health care and health insurance system. | |
| Ministry of Home, Marriage and Intergenerational Solidarity | Information about the ministry and its policy. | |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs | Description of departments and the country. English version under construction. | |
| Ministry of Justice | Information about the ministry and policies. | |
| Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Communication | Information about the Ministry. The English language page is not yet active. | |
| Ministry of Science, Education and Sport | News, contact information and links. | |
| Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship | View a presentation about investment opportunities in Croatia. | |
| Ministry of the Interior | Information about the ministry. | |
| Ministry of The Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development | Provides statistics and legislation on tourism, and provides investment opportunities information. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Mint of Croatia | All about the production of coins and currency in Croatia. | |
| Mission of Croatia to the UN | Basic information and documents. | |
| National and University Library | Covers the library's services. | |
| National Bank | News, publications, legal information and some economic data. | |
| National Security Office | News, legislative information and details about the structure of the intelligence community. | |
| Office for Cooperation with NGOs | Promotes coordination of government and NGO activities. | |
| Office for Intellectual Property | Data on patents and trademarks, links and other information. | |
| Office for Social Partnership | Emphasizes employment issues. | |
| Office for State Property | Documents and information about state property holdings. English language page not yet active. | |
| Office of Development Strategy | Focuses on sustainable development. | |
| Privatization Fund | News about privatization and announcements of enterprises for "sale." | |
| Securities Commission | Oversees the securities market. | |
| State Archive | Explains usage of the archival records for research. Site under construction. | |
| State Audit Office | Oversight office for government agencies. | |
| State Employment Institute | A jobs agency. | |
| State Geodetic Administration | The official mapping agency. | |
| State Information Documentation Referral Agency (HIDRA) | Promotes the use of public official data, information, and documentation of the Republic of Croatia. | |
| State Inspector | Investigates allegations of wrongful acts within the state government. | |
| State Institute for the Protection of Family, Mothers and Youth | A social welfare organization. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Croatia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| American Chamber of Commerce | Croatia branch of the organization supporting small businesses. | |
| Croatian Information Center | An NGO that provides an independent view of developments in Croatia. | |
| Institute for Culture and Information | Basic information about the country, its culture and history. Geared toward tourists or others seeking general information. Produces the online newspaper Croatia Weekly. | |
| Institute for International Relations | A political research institute. | |
| World Bank | World Bank activities in Croatia. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Croatia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Autonomous Regional Party (ARS) | Regional party of Hrvatskog, Gorskog and Rijeke. | |
| Christian Democratic Party (HKDS) | Information about the party and its platform. | |
| Christian Democratic Union (HKDU) | Speeches, election results and other information. | |
| Croatian Block (HB) | Party program, news and documentation. | |
| Croatian Democratic Community (HDZ) | The late President Tudjman's party. The party's Youth Organization also has a site. | |
| Croatian Liberation Movement | Refers to the reconciliation of Yugoslavia and the USSR after eight years of fighting. | |
| Democratic Center | A party focused on European integration. English version link is broken. | |
| Democratic Party of Zagorye ( ZDS ) | Detailed information about the party. | |
| Green Party | Information about the party's history and election performance. | |
| Istrian Democratic Assembly | Information on the party. | |
| Krscanska Social Union (KSU) | Program of the party, news and contact information. | |
| Liberal Party | Party platform, election information and links. | |
| Party of Liberal Democrats | Information on this party. | |
| Party of New Alternative (SNA) | Another green party. | |
| Party of Rights (HSP) | Membership and the party's plans. | |
| Party of Rights 1861 (HSP 1861) | Another party of rights. | |
| Party of Zagorye (ZS) | Information about the party. | |
| Peasant Party (HSS) | Party program, contact information, election results and more. | |
| People's Party (HNS) | Organization and contact information, press releases and election results. | |
| Republican Party | Press releases, platform, election data and other information. | |
| Republican Union | Platform and contact information. | |
| Social Democratic Action (ASH) | Program strategy and contact information. | |
| Social Democratic Party | Detailed information about the party and elections. | |
| Social Liberal Party (HSLS) | News, documents and links. The site is under construction. | |
| Socialist Workers Party (SRP) | Discuss politics in an on-line chat or read about the party's policies. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Croatia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Brodsko-posavska County | Profile of the region. English and German language pages are under construction. | |
| Krapinsko-zagorska County | An Internet guide of Northwest Croatia. | |
| Licko-senjska County | History, culture and natural features of the region. | |
| Medjimurska County | News, legislation and other information. | |
| Nova Gradiska | Web portal of the city. | |
| Osjecko-baranjska County | Information for tourists. | |
| Sibensko-kninska County | Mostly travel information about this county in Croatia. English, German and Italian pages are under construction. | |
| Slavonski Brod | Web portal of the city. | |
| Town of Rab | History, landmarks and tourist attractions. | |
| Vukovar County Court | General information and documents about the provincial court. | |
News and Media
Online Croatian newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| BBC | The BBC's Croatian language service. | |
| Croatian Radio and Television | The government media company HRT. | |
| Hina News Line | An online news service. | |
| Nacional | A news weekly. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Croatia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Croatian Homepage | Categorized web directory of Croatian sites. | |
| Crolinks | List of Croatian links on the net. | |
| Iskonweb | Search engine. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Chamber of the Economy | The Croatian Chamber of Commerce. | |
| Croatian Academic and Research Network | A network focusing on information technology projects in Croatia. | |
| Croatian Liberation Movement | Refers to the reconciliation of Yugoslavia and the USSR after eight years of fighting. | |
| Croatian World Congress | Its stated goal is to create a network of Croatian associations throughout the world. There's an alternate page for Croatian and German language versions. | |
| Delegation of the European Commission | Europe's diplomatic mission. | |
| Embassy of France | Embassy of France in Croatia | |
| Law Library | The US Library of Congress guide to Croatian law. | |
| Mine Action Center | Covers the removal of land mines. English version under construction. | |
| US Embassy | US government activities in Croatia. | |
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