All posts by Ivana Vrljic

06 Sep 2022

Croaticum nudi program učenja hrvatskog jezika za srednjoškolce na zapadnoj obali Kanade

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U 2021. god. studenti u zapadnom dijelu Kanade imali su prilike sudjelovati u pilot programu nastave hrvatskog jezika na daljinu.

Program učenja hrvatskog jezika za srednjoškolce organizirao je Croaticum – Centar za hrvatski kao drugi i strani jezik Filozofskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. U pilot programu nastava je izvođena na CEFR A1 i A2 početničkoj razini znanja, koje se priznaju kao izborni predmet stranog jezika u srednjoj školi. Sukladno tome, po završetku programa polaznici koji uspješno polože A2 tečaj, ispunjuju preduvjete za dobivanje srednjoškolskog kredita stranog jezika za 11. razred koji je priznat za prijem na Sveučilište Britanske Kolumbije i Simon Fraser Sveučilište.

Zahvaljujući uspjehu pilot programa, Croaticum će nastaviti program A1 i A2 tečaja na daljinu za srednjoškolce u zapadnoj Kanadi, a bude li interesa, proširit će ponudu tečajeva za naprednije razine poznavanja jezika. Crodiaspora Hrvatski Program, pod prijašnjim nazivom Hrvatski Program Britanske Kolumbije, intenzivno radi na širenju programa diljem svijeta kako bi svi zainteresirani imali prilike studirati jezik u Croaticumovim programima.

Ove školske godine u ponudi je početnički tečaj Hrvatskog jezika i kulture (A2.1 CEFRL razina) ponedjeljkom i srijedom od 9:00 – 10:30 navečer po pacifičkom vremenu, te napredni tečaj Hrvatskog jezika i kulture (B1.1 CEFRL razina) utorkom i četvrtkom 9:00 – 10:30 navečer po pacifičkom vremenu (PST). Za redovito održavanje nastave potrebno je minimalno 8 registriranih polaznika. Nastava počinje 3. listopada 2022., a završava 27. siječnja 2023. Predavači su certificirani profesori Croaticuma, sa Zagrebačkog sveučilišta. Cijena tečaja je 450 eura i dodatnih 50 eura za članstvo u Crodiaspora udruzi. Studenti koji ispune kriterije za stipendiju, mogu dobiti povrat novca za školarinu.

Rok za prijavu je 20. rujna, 2022. godine. Nakon registracije, prijavljeni su obavezni pristupiti testiranju poznavanja jezika, i na osnovu rezultata testiranja bit će predložen stupanj jezične razine za upis u Croaticum program.

Za dodatne obavijesti o registraciji, plaćanju i akreditiranosti, posjetite webstranice Croadiaspore FAQ page.

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06 Sep 2022

Croaticum to Offer Language Course to Students on the West Coast of Canada

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Priopćenje na hrvatskom

In 2021, British Columbia Croatian launched a pilot program to offer online Croatian language instruction for high school students in Western Canada. The course was delivered by Croaticum, Centre for Croatian as a Second and Foreign Language Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb. The pilot program offered instruction at the CEFR A1 and A2 beginner levels. Students who completed the program could request that the course be listed on their high school transcript as an external course. In addition, students who successfully passed the course at the A2 level fulfilled the Language 11 second language admission requirements for admission into the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.

Due to the success of last year’s program, Croaticum will continue to provide A1 and A2 level online language instruction to high school students in Western Canada, and provided there is sufficient interest, will expand their offerings to include more advanced language instruction. The Crodiaspora Croatian program, formerly known as British Columbia Croatian, is actively working to expand across the globe to benefit from Croaticum’s program.

This year, Croaticum will offer an online Beginner Croatian Language and Culture Course (A2.1 CEFRL grade level) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time) and an online Advanced Croatian Language and Culture Course (B1.1 CEFRL grade level) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:30 pm (PST). A minimum of 8 students is required in each level for the course to proceed. Classes will commence the week of October 3, 2022, and will end January 27, 2023. Sessions are instructed by professors through the Croaticum program at the University of Zagreb. Tuition is 450 Euros and an additional 50 euros will be charged for Crodiaspora membership. Qualified Canadian high school students may be eligible for a scholarship.

The deadline to register for classes is September 20, 2022. Upon registration, students will be assessed for their level of proficiency in both oral and written language skills, after which they will be placed in either the beginner or advanced courses.

For more information about registration, payment and accreditation, visit the Crodiaspora Croatian FAQ page.

For more information about the program and to register, please visit the following websites:

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08 Jun 2022

Croaticumova ljetna škola hrvatskoga jezika i kulture

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Croaticumova ljetna škola hrvatskoga jezika i kulture traje 3 tjedna, a počet će 4. srpnja i završiti 22. srpnja ove godine.

Nastava će se pohađati preko interneta na Zoom aplikaciji. Ovaj program je namijenjen studentima u Kanadi koji su između 13 – 19 godina starosti.Hrvatski jezik učit će se 75 školskih sati, što obuhvaća jezičnu nastavu i govorne vježbe. Nastava će se odvijati po slijedećem rasporedu:
Zagreb 18 sati navečer
Ontario 12 sati – podne
Britanska Kolumbija – 9 sati ujutro
Croaticumova ljetna škola hrvatskoga jezika i kulture akreditirana je kao Hrvatski jezik i kultura te se nakon uspješnog završetak programa polaznicima izdaje potvrda o uspješno položenom ispitu omogućuje i stjecanje 4 ECTS-a boda.
Učenje hrvatskog jezika izvodi se na različitim razinama. Za upis se otvara početnička razina A1/A2 i drugi stupanj B1/B2. Završeni A1/A2 tečaj je ekvivalentan Francuskom jeziku za 11. razred srednje škole u Kanadi. Učenici će biti testirani prije upisa da bi se odredila njihova jezična kompetencija.
Registracija za upis je otvorena do 19. lipnja. Testiranje će se provoditi od 23. – 30. lipnja.
Za dodatne infromacije i prijave kontaktirajte:
Ana Bačić
Koordinatorica Hrvatske nastave za Kanadu edu.direct@yahoo.ca mobitel: 416-436-7140

Možete se prijaviti na crodiaspora.com/croatian-language

06 Jun 2022

Croaticum Summer School of the Croatian Language and Culture for Canadian High School Students

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The Croaticum Summer School of the Croatian Language and Culture for Canadian High School Students, ages 13 – 18, will take place online from July 4, 2022 to July 22, 2022. The course will be taught by Croaticum – Centre for Croatian as a Second and Foreign Language at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb.

The Croaticum program for high school students was first implemented in British Columbia in discussion with the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University which both have second language requirements for admission. High school students who successfully complete the course at the A2 level will have satisfied the admission requirements for UBC. The course also meets admission requirements for SFU. Students may request that the course is listed on their high school transcript as an external course. All students who successfully pass a level will receive 4 ECTS credits which are transferrable university credits.

This three-week intensive language program will run daily from Monday through Friday and will consist of three-hour sessions of four 45 minute language lessons plus additional lessons on pronunciation and Croatian culture.

The price of the course is 450 Euros. Upon receipt of funds from the Central State office for Croatian abroad (Središnji državni ured za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske), qualifying students will receive a scholarship from the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, BC Chapter. Scholarships will be equivalent to 225 Euros. The number of scholarships awarded will completely dependent on the amount of funds received from the Ured. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first serve basis to qualified enrolled students.

Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate and 4 ECTS credits. The certificate can be presented to the student’s high school to be included as an external course on the high school transcript. Students can also transfer ECTS credits to university credits at a Canadian university. To complete the programme successfully, students must attend the classes regularly and pass the final test.

Language lessons will be delivered via Zoom according to the following schedule:

Zagreb: 18:00 – 21:00

Ontario: 12:00 – 15:00

British Columbia: 9:00 – 12:00

Enrolling students will be assessed for their language proficiency and enrolled in an appropriate level.

For participation, a computer with a functional camera and a microphone is needed as well as a good internet connection. Students who do not meet these prerequisites will be unable to participate and fees will not be refunded.

All course materials will be provided by the teacher.

In order to apply for the programme, please send a completed application form by June 19, 2022.

Students will receive a link to an online test that will be used to assess their language proficiency. The test must be completed by June 24. Groups will be formed based on the results of the test. A minimum of 8 students of similar proficiency is needed for the course to proceed.

Following the language assessment and group assignment, students will be asked to officially enroll. Enrollment will be open from June 23 to June 30.The following must be received prior to June 30.

a scan/pdf or photo of students` photo ID card or passport
a confirmation of payment

After all documents have been received, students and their parents will receive a contract that must be signed in order to be registered in the course.

For further information, please contact:

Ana Bacic, Croatian Language Coordinator for Canada,

Ministry of Science and Education, Republic of Croatia

e-mail: edu.direct@yahoo.ca

Mobile: 416-436-7140

11 Feb 2021

Learn how to access EU funds for your business in Croatia

byIvana Vrljic /

Are you planning on opening a business in Croatia? are you considering alternate sources of financing for your business? Have you heard about EU funds, but you have never understood how exactly they work?

On Monday February 15^th, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Croatian time, Crodiaspora will be hosting two managers in the EU services sector at PwC Croatia, Niko Letilović, Neven Habunek and Goran Šaravanja, Director at IMELUM to answer your questions about EU funds.

The webinar will be hosted by John Gašparac, Managing Partner at PwC Croatia.

Learn how to access EU funds for you business in Croatia

The European Union plans to give extensive funds to Central and Eastern European countries as part of the EU’s Next generation fund. According to Fitch, Central and Eastern Europe will stand out economically in 2022. The Next Generation EU fund is estimated to give the region a weighted average of 3.8 % and 5.5% real GDP growth in 2021 and2022, respectively.

To find out more about the EU recovery plan click here.

Croatia will be the biggest net recipient per capita in 2021. Croatia is expected to receive more than 24.5 Billion Euros in funds from 2021-2027. This serves as an opportunity for Croatia to build a stronger economy and gives Croats abroad an even greater incentive to do business in Croatia.

As EU funds can span a wide range of topics, Crodiaspora is asking for any questions to croatia@crodiaspora.com, or message them on Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin so that they can best organize the webinar.

The webinar will be available on Crodiaspora’s Facebook page here.

source: Croatia Week

20 Oct 2020

CIBC president Victor Dodig to take part in Crodiaspora online summit

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Crodiaspora Summit 2020

Victor Dodig, President and CEO of one of North America’s leading financial services institutions, the CIBC group of companies, will speak at this year’s Crodiaspora online summit.

With 25 years of extensive business and banking experience, the Canadian-Croatian will speak on the Global Perspectives panel where he will discuss banking in a modern world.

Other speakers on Dodig’s panel include Tihomir Orešković, former Prime Minister of Croatia and current CEO of Xantis Pharma AG; Davor Lukšić, CEO of Lukšić Grupa; Nick Krešić, Audit Partner at PwC America. The panel will be moderated by John Gašparac, Country Managing Partner at PwC Croatia and Treasurer of Crodiaspora.

As the world faces the current economic and health crisis, Crodiaspora believes that this is an opportunity to inspire Croats around the world to engage with their homeland.

To find out more about the Summit and to buy exclusive access, click here.

source: Croatia Week

16 Oct 2020

Former Prime Minister Tihomir Orešković to speak at Crodiaspora Online Summit

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Crodiaspora Summit 2020

CEO of Xantis Pharma AG and former Prime Minister of Croatia Tihomir Orešković will speak at this year’s Crodiaspora online summit.

Orešković will speak on the Global Perspectives panel where he will discuss business opportunities in Croatia, the potential for the pharmaceutical industry and his insights from when he was Prime Minister of the Country.

Other speakers on Orešković’s panel include Davor Lukšić, CEO of Lukšić Grupa; Nick Krešić, Audit Partner at PwC America; and the panel will be moderated by John Gašparac, Country Managing Partner at PwC Croatia and Treasurer of Crodiaspora.

Orešković was born in Croatia and emigrated to Hamilton, Canada at a young age. Orešković before returning to Croatia worked at Eli Lilly Canada as CFO and Associate VP of Government and Economic Affairs. In 2009 he returned to Croatia where he became CFO of Teva Pharmaceuticals for Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Israel, and Africa. While building his career at Teva, Orešković received the call from HDZ and MOST to formulate the government after the 2015 Parliamentary election.

During his time in office, Orešković passed reforms that strengthened the Croatian economy. In his brief term as Prime Minister, GDP growth increased to 2%, Public debt decreased from 86.9% to 86.8% of GDP and the economic growth rate increased from 1% to 1.9%. His approach to reforms would influence the proceeding government’s approach to fiscal policy.

As the world faces the current economic and health crisis, Crodiaspora believes that this is an opportunity to inspire Croats around the world to engage with their homeland. Tihomir Orešković’s experience in fiscal management, government and the healthcare industry will inform viewers of the current economic and health situation in the country.

To find out more about the Summit and to buy exclusive access, click here.

source: Croatia Week

12 Oct 2020

Australian-Croatian hero helps wounded officer at Zagreb’s St. Mark’s square shooting

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Crodiaspora: News/vijesti

ZAGREB, 12 October 2020 – Australian-Croatian lawyer and vice president of Crodiaspora, Don Markušić, was one of the first on the scene after a police officer was seriously wounded on Monday morning in Zagreb’s St. Mark’s Square.

A man with a machine-gun fired several shots on St. Mark’s Square just after 8 am wounding one police officer before committing suicide at a different location.

Markušić was walking behind Banski Dvori to throw out his trash early Monday morning when he heard explosions in the distance. He first thought that the explosions were a result of the construction that was going on due to the recent Zagreb earthquake.

Markušić found out that it was gunshots from his colleague at his law office on the corner of St. Marks square, across the street from Banski Dvori.

Hiding from the gunman, Markušić came across the wounded police officer. He stayed with the 31-year-old policeman, who works as a personal security officer for the government, giving the officer his coat, and helping others place pressure on the officer’s wounds.

(Photo: Crodiaspora)

Markušić, in spite of the danger, stayed with the officer until emergency responders came.

Don is well known in the Croatian returnee community. He is a lawyer who always takes on a fight for a righteous cause as he has exemplified in his work. All who know Don knows that he represents the best of Croatia. In 1996, Don returned to Croatia. He is the President of the Asia-Pacific Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Transparency International, President of ACAP Zagreb, and Partner at Markusic&Maretic Odvjetnicko Drustvo.

Don Markušić’s interview can be viewed by clicking here.

An investigation is underway to establish facts about the shooting. According to other eyewitnesses’ accounts, the attacker opened a barrage of fire at the government building.

According to media reports, which quote eyewitnesses, the attacker arrived outside the government building from the northern side of the Church of St. Mark and fired a burst at the entrance to the building, gravely injuring the police officer standing there. He then turned to the other side, fired another burst at the parliament building, and ran away.

The head of the city’s Sisters of Charity Hospital, Mario Zovak, where the police officer was taken, said the officer had been shot in the left arm and both sides of his torso but that for the time being, his condition was stable.

Zagreb police said the police officer had undergone surgery and his condition was stable. The parliament has cancelled all visits to the parliament and meetings scheduled for today.

source: Croatia Week