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Post by ianl on Feb 3, 2006 8:43:40 GMT 1
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Post by Ribaric on Feb 3, 2006 11:40:56 GMT 1
I heard this on HRT1 radio this morning, albeit my poor Croatian led me to believe the railway project was going north to Austria but hey! I'll get there.
Does anyone have a view on why the EU would specify a wrecked railway line to Serbia as a project they want to see happen? Is it needed/wanted?
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Post by ianl on Feb 5, 2006 9:54:56 GMT 1
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Post by ianl on Feb 5, 2006 9:59:40 GMT 1
Ah. Posted it, tried the link and it didn't work, said I had to log in.
Well, if you google 'Croatia new deal' on the news link on google, its the first item and takes you to the page without logging in.
Hopefully without breaking copyright, here is the first paragraph.
Croatia will begin an infrastructure-improvement project by the end of 2006 that is ambitious enough to be dubbed the "New Deal" by Transport Minister Bozidar Kalmeta. Consisting of an expansion of railways and waterways, the project will position Croatia as the fastest inland route from Asia to Central Europe. The economically favorable project will solve many transportation problems facing the entire region, such as congested transport in the Bosporus and unstable transport through Serbia. And as Croatia begins its accession talks with the European Union, these projects will further solidify its bid.
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Post by ianl on Feb 5, 2006 10:03:45 GMT 1
PS It also says "Croatia is one of the few countries from the former Yugoslav bloc with a functioning economy and no outstanding political issues, making its bid to join the EU as early as 2008 a shoo-in."
Nice to know (at least that has no outstanding political issues and a functioning economy).
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Post by nina on Feb 5, 2006 10:05:18 GMT 1
now that is optimsitic!
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Post by Ribaric on Feb 5, 2006 11:17:07 GMT 1
I'm still paying UK taxes, it's my money they're spending!
How about.....
"Croatia gains EU membership" Sponsored by Ribaric!
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