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Croatian Statehood Day and the 30-Year Anniversary of the Croatian-Australian Diplomatic Relations at the Croatian Embassy in Canberra

From left to right: Anthony Gurlica (CSF president), Jasna Novak Millic (Head of CSC at Macquarie University), Betty Pavelich (Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji), Senator Hollie Hughes, Ivica Glasnovic (Consulate-General of the Republic of Croatia (NSW))

On Tuesday 31st May CSF President, Anthony Gurlica and Croatian Studies Centre Director, Dr. Jasna Novak Milic were invited to commemorated Croatian Statehood Day and the 30-year anniversary of the Croatian-Australian diplomatic relations at the Croatian Embassy in Canberra.

Anthony and Jasna had a chance to meet with many community leaders and celebrate this important date in the Croatian Community calendar.

The CSF would like to congratulate our ambassador H.E. Betty Pavelich and her team for bringing diplomats and community leaders together in such a warm, friendly setting. It’s always a pleasure to visit.

Anthony Gurlica and Jasna Novak Millic pointing to the location where the Croatian studies foundation name is printed. The CSF is on the list of main donators for the building of the beautiful Croatian embassy located in Canberra. This Building was solely financed by individuals and organisations in the Croatian community and gifted to the republic of Croatia.
From left to right: Tony Vidovic (long time supporter of the CSF and CSC, sponsor of the yearly best student award at Macquarie university). Anthony Gurlica (CSF president), Jasna Novak Millic (Head of CSC at Macquarie University),