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Top skating competition to go ahead

Croatian Times

A top ice-skating competition almost cancelled because of the financial crisis will go ahead as planned, it has been revealed.

The 42nd Golden Spin ice skating competition featuring more than 70 top skaters from across the world will be held from 10 – 12 December at the Dom Sportova arena in Zagreb, organisers confirmed yesterday (Thurs).

There had been speculation authorities would not be able to hold the competition because of the financial crisis. But local sports federations reportedly stepped in to help to make sure it went ahead.

For the most of skaters the Zagreb competition will be the last major tournament before the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

Bob Dylan to perform in Zagreb on 7 June
Bob Dylan will perform at Zagreb’s InMusic Festival on 7 June 2010 at Salata, it was revealed on his official website today (Thurs).

Parliament is looking for a new spokesman
Croatian Parliament President Luka Bebic announced today (Thurs) that there would be an open competition for a Parliament spokesman who would present its work better in public.

President wants leaks about his security stopped
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic has asked for an investigation of who has been illegally disclosing information about Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor’s and his security measures.

Yamato - The Drummers of Japan to bring energy to Zagreb
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Ikea postpones opening a store in the Zagreb area until 2012
Swedish company Ikea will most probably postpone the opening of its store in Rugvica near Zagreb to 2012.

Artist to throw unsold paintings into a river
Croatian artist Zeljko Senecic has decided to close his exhibition by throwing all unsold paintings into the Sava River in Zagreb tomorrow (Fri).

Zadar basketball club faces serious financial problems
The Zadar basketball club faces serious financial problems and may close if it does not get support as soon as possible.

Tourism minister gives giant Easter egg to Pope Benedict XVI
A Croatian delegation led by Tourism Minister Damir Bajs had an audience with Pope Benedict XVI yesterday (Weds) at the Vatican.

Days of Christian culture to start
The sixth "Days of Christian Culture" will be held in Split, Dubrovnik and Sibenik from 20 to 30 March.

Man loses his legs after returning safely from Afghanistan
Croatian army captain Marko Pavkovic was severely injured in a traffic accident after returning safely from a peace mission in Afghanistan on Tuesday evening.