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Croatia - Dubrovnik - TV Traveller Dubrovnik is a historic city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia. The prosperity of the city of Dubrovnik has always been based on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages, as the Republic of Ragusa, it became the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a remarkable level of development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today Dubrovnik is a tranquil touristic and cultural center hosting many musical, art and theater events year round. Tags: Dubrovnik Croatia bbtv Tourist Tourism Shopping Architecture Historical sites Relax culture local broadbandtv |
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Night in Dubrovnik Night in Dubrovnik Croatia October 2006 Tags: Dubrovnik Croatia Adriatic |
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UNIQUE DUBROVNIK Awarded movie about one of the top European destination Tags: unique dubrovnik travel experience destination tourism where to go croatia mediterranean |
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CROATIA - DUBROVNIK The city of Dubrovnik was based on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages, as the Republic of Ragusa, it became the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a remarkable level of development during the 15th and 16th centuries. Dubrovnik was one of the centers of the development of the Croatian language and literature, home to many notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians, physicists and other scholars. Tags: Dubrovnik Croatia Travel Tourisim Carlos Manzano |
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Saving Dubrovnik - Croatia April 2005 It's survived earthquakes and the Balkan wars, but is Dubrovnik now about to fall prey to developers? With many archaeological sites on the verge of ruin, the city's being threatened by property developers. Tags: Journeyman Pictures Croatia Dubrovnik property development threat archaeological sites |
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DUBROVNIK youtube.com/ekremgj 50 cent, xxx porn, sex, trailer, Tags: ZVICER KOSOVE HRVATSKA CROATIA |
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Attack on Dubrovnik, Croatia (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Attack on Dubrovnik, Croatia (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by Serbian attack, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO dubrovnik croatia balkan hrvatska yugoslavia Macedonia Makedonia Makedonija VMRO Skopje Lavovi Serbia Sebija Albania Greek Hellas kosovo bih kosova shqiperia albania uck kla macedonia makedonija skopje greece hellas greek makedonia vmro basketball united nations un churches crkve serbian gusle miljanic njegos baja mali knindza kosarka champion serbia srbija vojska albania albanian training UCK KLA kosovo SAJ siptar america orthodox russia grecce SRBIJA SERBIA BOSNA RS REPUBLIKA SRPSKA KOSOVO METOHIJA RUSIJA RUSSIAN GREECE GRK ZIVELO PRAVOSLAVLJE PRAVOSLAVAC BRACA velika srbija great serbia albania uck cetnik siptari kosovo kosova srpska vojska tigrovi arkan pristina beograd siptar sarajevo kosovo republika smesno srbija hrvatska bosna serbia croatia bosnia balkan serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade sr Albanian stupidity Must see serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade srpski srpska serbien cccc Srbija srpske zene cure serbia girls women balkan kosovo je srbija muzika song music igra folk sexy dance bosnia italy spain russia poland czech republic belorus slovakia slovenia croatia hrvatska ukraine hungary romania moldova estonia germany france greece portugal england scotland ireland north ireland norway sweden finland europe union belgium holland netherlands ljudiHrvati Dalmacija Croatia Istra Slavonija Vukovar Zagreb dinamo torcida bbb hajduk rijeka domovinski rat oluja bljesak maestral teroristi Republika srpska krajina serbia srbija cetnik chetnik cetnici serbs croatia bosna bosnia hrvatska ustasa balija srbi serbian yugoslavia bih cccc Chetnosong serbian eurosong Hercegovina albania kosovo screbrenica general ante gotovina arkan tudjman mladic karadzic milosevic Dubrovnik kosovo bih kosova shqiperia albania uck kla macedonia makedonija skopje greece hellas greek makedonia vmro serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade srpski srpska serbien serbian serbien chetniks cetnici serbs srbi serbia srbija yugoslavia bosnia bosna krajina kosovo cetnik chetnik srbin war Tanks army serbian serbien chetniks cetnici serbs srbi serbia srbija yugoslavia bosnia bosna cetnik chetnik srbin Dubrovnik kosovo bih kosova shqiperia albania uck kla macedonia makedonija skopje greece hellas greek makedonia vmro serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade srpski srpska serbien cccc Srbija srpske zene cure serbia girls women balkan kosovo je srbija muzika song music igra folk sexy dance bosnia italy spain russia poland czech republic belorus slovakia slovenia croatia hrvatska ukraine hungary romania moldova estonia germany france greece portugal england scotland ireland north ireland norway sweden finland europe union belgium holland netherlands ljudi people britney spears eurosong Hercegovina albania kosovo screbrenica serbia srbija cetnik chetnik cetnici serbs croatia bosnia hrvatska srbi serbian yugoslavia bih cccc mladic karadzic milosevic b92 rts srj scg BBC News Serb jailed for war crimes milan martic captain dragan kapetan vasiljkovic australia Montenegro Crna Gora podgorica srbija serbia croatia hrvatska dubrovnik herceg novi tivat kotor cetinje boka kotorska konavle cavtat cepikuce lovcen njegos bar budva niksic podgorica ulcinj berane rozaje kolasin jevrem brkovic slavko perovic momir bulatovic mljet korcula cavtat Tags: dubrovnik croatia balkan hrvatska yugoslavia serbia srbija bosnia bosna germany italy greece macedonia russia war rat |
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Dubrovnik ( Croatie/Croatia ) diaporama, l'ancienne Raguse, aujourd'hui Dubrovnik, la perle de la Croatie du sud. La vieille ville, les remparts Tags: Croatie Dubrovnik Raguse la vieille ville les remparts |
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Dubrovnik Walking down Dubrovnik. Tags: Dubrovnik Ragusa Croazia Croatia Hrvaska |
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War Bombings in Dubrovnik December 1991: Croatian War of Independence was a war in Croatia from 1991 to 1995. Initially, the war was between Croatia and the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA). Later, the conflict turned into fighting between the armed forces of the newly-independent Croatia and the rebelling Serb minority, who proclaimed an autonomous Republic of Serb Krajina. The Serbs were supported by the Yugoslavian National Army and Belgrade. The Croatian side aimed to establish sovereignty for the Republic of Croatia, previously a federal unit in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Croatia's rebelling Serbs had wanted to remain a part of Yugoslavia, effectively seeking new boundaries in those parts of Croatia with a Serb majority or significant minority. The war was striking for its brutality and intensity. Tags: Dubrovnik War |
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Gumball 3000 2007 Dubrovnik-Zagreb Gumball 3000, Dubrovnik ,Zagreb , Rally ,2007, Ford GT, VW Golf Rs32, Porche, Ferrari,Lambo, Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, Mercedes DTM, Bentley GT, and my Dodge Grand caravan Tags: Gumball Ford GT VW Golf RS32 Porche Ferrari Rolls-Royce Mercedes DTM Bentley Dodge Grand Caravan Land Rover Lambo |
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Dubrovnik - Croatia Dubrovnik is one of the most attractive and most popular cities on the Mediterranean. Perhaps the most striking feature of Dubrovnik is its walls that run 2km around the city. The walls run from four to six metres thick on the landward side but are much thinner on the seaward side. The system of turrets and towers were intended to protect the vulnerable city but now make one of the most picturesque sights in the Adriatic. Tags: Dubrovnik Croatia Adriatic Olld Town Walled City |
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Dubrovnik Sveti Vlaho festival dubrovnik st Vlaho day Tags: dubrovnik sonerduzen sveti vlaho croatia |
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Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Tags: Dubrovnik stari grad bedemi bura |
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Dubrovnik Slideshow A slideshow of photos from a recent trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Dedicated to all my traveling friends. Leave comments! Thanks to Beirut "Postcards From Italy" It can't be embedded anymore because people were stealing it and embedding it on their own commercial travel sites...which is pretty lame. Get your own content. Tags: dubrovnik croatia hrvatska |
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Dubrovnik From A Distance Dubrovnik From A Distance Tags: Dubrovnik Croatia Adriatic |
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Dubrovnik Croatia A tour of the city Tags: Dubrovnik Croatia Balkans adriatic sea Destination Adventure Cityscape Cruise Culture Landmark Museum Nature Travel Log |
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DUBROVNIK stari grad http://hrvatskiklub.com ~ hrvatski klub Grad Dubrovnik je dio Dubrovačko-neretvanske županije. Obuhvaća područje naselja: Bosanka, Brsečine, Čajkovica, Čajkovići, Donje Obuljeno, Dubravica, Dubrovnik, Gornje Obuljeno, Gromača, Kliševo, Knežica, Koločep, Komolac, Lopud, Ljubač, Mokošica, Mravinjac, Mrčevo, Nova Mokošica, Orašac, Osojnik, Petrovo selo, Pobrežje, Prijevor, Riđica, Rožat, Suđurađ, Sustjepan, Luka Šipanska, Šumet, Trsteno, Zaton s pripadajućim morem. Površina Grada Dubrovnika iznosi 143,35 km2. Prema Popisu stanovništva iz 2001. na tom području obitavalo je 43.770 stanovnika (23.167 žena, 20.603 muškaraca). JEDINICA LOKALNE SAMOUPRAVE Grad Dubrovnik je jedinica lokalne samouprave koja u svom samoupravnom djelokrugu obavlja poslove lokalnog značaja kojima se neposredno ostvaruju potrebe građana, a koji nisu Ustavom ili zakonom dodijeljeni državnim tijelima. Riječ je o poslovima uređenja naselja i stanovanja, prostornog i urbanističkog planiranja, komunalne djelatnosti, brige o djeci, socijalne skrbi, osnovnog školstva, gospodarskog razvoja, kulture, tjelesne kulture i športu, zaštite i unapređenja prirodnog okoliša, protupožarne i civilne zaštite. GRB GRADA DUBROVNIKA Grb Grada je njegov povijesni grb u baroknom obliku - na štitu oblika izokrenute kruške u srebrnom (bijelom) polju četiri su poprečne crvene grede. Na desnoj strani štita je žezlo i na lijevoj mač (gledano heraldički), koji se međusobno ukrižuju. Povrh štita nalazi se u crvenom kraljevska zlatna kruna. ZASTAVA GRADA DUBROVNIKA Zastava Grada bijele je boje s likom sv. Vlaha u sredini, u crvenom biskupskom ornatu zapadnog tipa, s misnicom i sa žutim ukrasom. Uzdignutom desnicom on blagoslivlje, a u lijevoj ruci drži grad Dubrovnik i biskupski štap. S desne strane lika sv. Vlaha stoji inicijal S (Sanctus), a s lijeve inicijal B (Blasius), oba žute boje. Omjer širine i dužine zastave je 2:3. Vinkovci, vinkovcani, vinkovcanke, vinkovcaninu, vinkovcansko, vinkovcanskom, zagreb, zagrebcani, zagrebcanke, zagrebacko, zagrebackoj, zagrebackom, zagrebcanima, hrvatska, hrvati, hrvat, hrvatica, hrvatice, hrvatskoj, hrvatskom, hrvatskim, hrvatsku, dubrovnik, dubrovcani, dubrovcanke, dubrovcanka, dubrovcansko, dubrovacko, dubrovcanima, dubrovci, zadar, zadarci, zadarke, zadarka, zadru, zadra, split, splicani, splicanke, splicanin, splicanka, splitu, splita, vukovar, vukovarci, vukovarke, vukovarka, vukovarcani, vukovaru, vukovara, vukovarskoj, vukovardkom, vukovarskim, rijeka, rijecani, rijecanke, rijecanka, pula, dalmacija, dalmatinac, dalmatinka, dalmatici, dalmatinke, dalmaciji, dalmatinskom, dalmaciju, dalmacije, slavonija, slavonac, slavonka, slavonke, slavonci, slavoniji, slavonijo, slavoniju, slavonije, slavonsko, slavonskim, slavonskom, zagorac, zagorcani, zagorcanka, zagorcanke, zagorcu, zagorki, zagorskoj, zagorskim, zagorju, zagorja, zagorje, osijek, osijecani, osijecanka, osijecanci, osijecanke, osijeku, osijeka, osijekom, slavonski brod, nova gradiska, knin, koprivnica, biograd, biogradjanci, biogradjanka, biogradjanke, krk, porec, porecani, porecanke, porecanci, porecanka, varazdin, varazdinac, varazdinka, varazdinke, varazdinci, varazdinskom, varazdinskoj, omis, makarska, trogir, pag, brac, hvar, vir, plitvicka jezera, krka, opatija, osijek, zapresic, pojatno, zabok, samobor, virovitica, pozega, cakovec, kotriba, krapina, ludbreg, koprivnica, krizevci, djurdjevac, bjelovar, bjelovar, donji mihonjac, kopacki rit, djakovo, dakovo, nasice, slavonski brog, nova gradiska, garesnica, lipik, kutina, petrinja, sisak, dugo selo, jastrebarsko, ozaj, ogulin, koprivnica, karlovac, duga resa, buje, umag, novigrad, porec, rovinj, pula, pazin, labin, opatija, crikvenica, novi vinodolski, slunj, senj, otocac, gospic, lovinac, zadar, knin, drnis, vodice, vrlika, sinj, solin, sibenik, trogir, split, zagvazd, imotski, makarska, metkovic, ploce, korcula, dubrovnik, cavtat, bugojno, livno, prisoje, tomislav grad, tomislavgrad, rasko polje, mesihovina, jablanica, dreznica, kocerin, listica, mostar, ljubuski, blagaj, medjugorje, medugorje, medugorju, medjugoruju, stolac, prozor, capljina, uskoplje, kupres, orasje, novi travnik, kiseljak, jajce, odzak, odak, derventa, gradiska, una, rama, ramsko jezero, busko jezero, peljesac, gracac, ervenik, humac, Tags: dubrovnik stari grad slike dalmatino hrvatska hrvati dalmacija dalmatinac dalmatinci dalmatinke jadransko more |
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Dubrovnik "(...) to, co za chwilę państwo ujrzą może mnie uszczęśliwić do końca dni moich, gdy tylko ów widok będę pamięciom przywoływał - oto Dubrownik jedno z najpiękniejszych miejsc w świecie całym" Robert Makłowicz Tags: robert makłowicz korcula peljesac chorwacja ostrygi muszle |
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Attack on Dubrovnik: Drunken Serbian soldiers & Generals Films Stir Memories of Montenegro's Wartime Guilt 28 05 2007 Montenegro's leaders may have forgotten their craven support for Serbia's wars in Croatia and Bosnia but some filmmakers won't let them off the hook By Paul Hockenos and Jenni Winterhagen in Podgorica One year after declaring independence, a controversial film is forcing a visibly reluctant Montenegro to wrestle with the legacy of its role in the bloody conflicts of the early 1990s. In 1991, as part of Serbia's war against Croatia, Yugoslav Army units led by Montenegrin officers and full of Montenegrin reservists ravaged many of the villages in the southernmost tip of Croatian Dalmatia and shelled the historic port city of Dubrovnik, causing millions of euros in damage and hundreds of civilian deaths. Throughout the duration of the wars in Croatia and Bosnia, Montenegro remained in a federal state with Serbia until 2003 when the two countries formed a loose state union. podgorica niksic herceg novi milo djukanovic novak kilibarda slavko perovic lscg momir bulatovic kotor cavtat konavle kroatien cilipi mljet korcula tivat ulcinj bar buducnost sutjeska grbalj pljevlja lovcen njegos amfilohije radovic risto Tomislav Nikolic Srpska Radikalna Stranka Vojislav Seselj Serbia Srbija Serbian Serbs Radikali DSS Kostunica Cetnici SRS aleksandar vucic ceda jovanovic croatia hrvatska ivo sanader kiro prosviro ivica kirin jubito ldp boris tadic slobodan milosevic subotica novi sad oliver dulic milan nedic nazi hitler djordje balasevic radovan bosnia macedonia makedonija karadzic ratko B92 boka kotorska sveti stefan trebinje srebrenica skabrnja bleiburg blajburg vukovar war rat konavle ovcara mladic kosova albania ravna gora momcilo djuic chetnik yugoslavia jugoslavija sfrj Crna Gora Montenegro Serbia Srbija Yugoslavia SCG Croatia Hrvatska Bosnia Slovenia SFRJ LSCG Podgorica Cetinje War Rat serbia srbija vojska albania albanian training UCK KLA kosovo SAJ siptar america orthodox russia grecce SRBIJA SERBIA BOSNA RS REPUBLIKA SRPSKA KOSOVO METOHIJA RUSIJA RUSSIAN GREECE GRK ZIVELO PRAVOSLAVLJE PRAVOSLAVAC BRACA velika srbija great serbia albania uck cetnik siptari kosovo kosova srpska vojska tigrovi arkan pristina beograd siptar sarajevo kosovo republika smesno srbija hrvatska bosna serbia croatia bosnia balkan serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade sr Albanian stupidity Must see serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade srpski srpska serbien cccc Srbija srpske zene cure serbia girls women balkan kosovo je srbija muzika song music igra folk sexy dance bosnia italy spain russia poland czech republic belorus slovakia slovenia croatia hrvatska ukraine hungary romania moldova estonia germany france greece portugal england scotland ireland north ireland norway sweden finland europe union belgium holland netherlands ljudiHrvati Dalmacija Croatia Istra Slavonija Vukovar Zagreb dinamo torcida bbb hajduk rijeka domovinski rat oluja bljesak maestral teroristi Republika srpska krajina serbia srbija cetnik chetnik cetnici serbs croatia bosna bosnia hrvatska ustasa balija srbi serbian yugoslavia bih cccc Chetnosong serbian eurosong Hercegovina albania kosovo screbrenica general ante gotovina arkan tudjman mladic karadzic milosevic Dubrovnik kosovo bih kosova shqiperia albania uck kla macedonia makedonija skopje greece hellas greek makedonia vmro serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade srpski srpska serbien serbian serbien chetniks cetnici serbs srbi serbia srbija yugoslavia bosnia bosna krajina kosovo cetnik chetnik srbin war Tanks army serbian serbien chetniks cetnici serbs srbi serbia srbija yugoslavia bosnia bosna cetnik chetnik srbin Dubrovnik kosovo bih kosova shqiperia albania uck kla macedonia makedonija skopje greece hellas greek makedonia vmro serbia srbija srbi srbin serb serbs cetnik chetnik cetnici chetniks serbian beograd belgrade srpski srpska serbien cccc Srbija srpske zene cure serbia girls women balkan kosovo je srbija muzika song music igra folk sexy dance bosnia italy spain russia poland czech republic belorus slovakia slovenia croatia hrvatska ukraine hungary romania moldova estonia germany france greece portugal england scotland ireland north ireland norway sweden finland europe union belgium holland netherlands ljudi people britney spears eurosong Hercegovina albania kosovo screbrenica serbia srbija cetnik chetnik cetnici serbs croatia bosnia hrvatska srbi serbian yugoslavia bih cccc mladic karadzic milosevic b92 rts srj scg BBC News Serb jailed for war crimes milan martic Montenegro Crna Gora podgorica srbija serbia croatia hrvatska dubrovnik herceg novi tivat kotor cetinje boka kotorska konavle cavtat cepikuce lovcen njegos bar budva niksic podgorica ulcinj berane rozaje kolasin jevrem brkovic slavko perovic momir bulatovic Tags: Dubrovnik croatia hrvatska war rat montenegro crna gora JNA serbia srbija yugoslavia LSCG serbian serbs srbi srj scg |
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dubrovnik war 1991 veliki rat, episode 3, part 3 destruction of dubrovnik area (in third episode mostly west part, called dubrovacko primorje) by serbian-montenegro army in 1991. (1992. is missing)This is 3rd. part of 5 part episode called 'veliki rat' (big war)that was broadcasted on montenegro public tv in 2005.it contanis various reports mosty from serbian/montenegro side without any comment.for many montenegros and serbs that was first time to actualy see true immensity of their barbaric operations on croatia's south.after croatian army offensive that started in spring 1992, finnaly in october 1992. whole dubrovnik area was liberated. dubrovnik war photo gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/12359284@N04/ Tags: dubrovnik war croatia rat razaranje opsada dubrovacko primorje 1991 serbia ravno montenegro |
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Cruise ships collision in Dubrovnik, Croatia Participants are Costa Classica and MSC Poesia. Luckily it was just an easy touch not real crash Tags: cruise ship collision accident |
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Apartments Druskovic ( Dubrovnik ) Apartments Druskovic is located in Orasac near Dubrovnik (Croatia) and is the ideal place if you want to have a vacation in paradise! Tags: Apartments Druskovic orasac dubrovnik croatia croazia kroatien kroatië dalmacija dalmatie dalmatia dalmatien paradise |
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Dalmatia, Istra and Dubrovnik Short movie which features various parts of Croatia. Also, visit www.nycroats.com Tags: Croatia Dalmatia Istra Dubrovnik |
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Dubrovnik - Gradska garaža Parodija na očaj glede parking mjesta u gradu Dubrovniku! Tags: dubrovnik mokošica mokosica garaža parking |
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Ian Pooley - Hotel Belveder - Dubrovnik 05.08.2006. DJ Ian Pooley - Belveder, Dubrovnik, Croatia pictures: http://www.clubpages.net/index.php?page=galerije&pid=96 http://www.clubpages.net/index.php?page=galerije&pid=97 Tags: DJ techno house party openair open air croatia hrvatska electronic electro music remix mix www.clubpages.net |
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DUBROVNIK (CROACIA) - MUCHOVIAJE Dubrovnik es una ciudad de la actual Croacia ubicada en el sur de la región de Dalmacia. Es uno de los centros turísticos más importantes del mar Adriático y es conocida como "la perla del Adriático". Capital del condado de Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dubrovnik es una ciudad rodeada de murallas y fortificaciones, al pie de una montaña que cae a pico sobre las del Mediterráneo. Más información sobre Dubrovnik en http://dubrovnik.muchoviaje.com/ Tags: drubovnik Croacia muchoviaje escapadas viajes turismo vacaciones hoteles excursiones vuelos hotel reportaje travel docum |
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IAN POOLEY @ DUBROVNIK (2) ian pooley party in dubrovnik, croatia - aug 6th 06 Tags: croatia dubrovnik dj party ian pooley |
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Attack on Dubrovnik: Brijanje i Kafa na Stradunu Films Stir Memories of Montenegro's Wartime Guilt 28 05 2007 Montenegro's leaders may have forgotten their craven support for Serbia's wars in Croatia and Bosnia but some filmmakers won't let them off the hook By Paul Hockenos and Jenni Winterhagen in Podgorica One year after declaring independence, a controversial film is forcing a visibly reluctant Montenegro to wrestle with the legacy of its role in the bloody conflicts of the early 1990s. In 1991, as part of Serbia's war against Croatia, Yugoslav Army units led by Montenegrin officers and full of Montenegrin reservists ravaged many of the villages in the southernmost tip of Croatian Dalmatia and shelled the historic port city of Dubrovnik, causing millions of euros in damage and hundreds of civilian deaths. Throughout the duration of the wars in Croatia and Bosnia, Montenegro remained in a federal state with Serbia until 2003 when the two countries formed a loose state union. In 1997, Montenegro expressed regret for its part in the wars and the consequent atrocities. However, the process of coming to terms with the past has been selective and superficial, say opposition critics. "Rat za mir", which in Serbian means "war for peace", was the cynical slogan under which Montenegrin politicians backed the Yugoslav Army's campaign in southern Croatia. It is also the name of Montenegrin filmmaker Koca Pavlovic's controversial film about those events, which is only today, four years after its production, showing in state -- administered locations, such as universities, in the country. Formally, the Montenegrin government, which is led by the same party that ran the republic in the 1990s, has taken important steps to right the wrongs committed during the period. As well as expressing regret for its role in 1997, it has -- in stark contrast to Serbia - co-operated fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia, ICTY, in The Hague. In 2004-05, the court found former Montenegrin admiral Miodrag Jokic and General Pavle Sturgar guilty of war crimes and sentenced each of them to eight years' imprisonment. Pavlovic, who is an opposition politician as well as a filmmaker, says Montenegro's gestures have not addressed the fundamental issue of responsibility for the war and the atrocities. "Now everything is fine and wonderful between Zagreb and Podgorica but things between the people of Herceg Novi and Niksic [Montenegrin border towns] and Dubrovnik aren't fine," he says. "A real process of reconciliation hasn't even started. The politicians are just saying that it's happened." Pavlovic added: "Our politicians, like [former president and prime minister Milo] Djukanovic still haven't visited Dubrovnik. They don't have the courage to try to walk down the streets in Dubrovnik because they can't, yet." In a surprise move, shortly after the independence referendum last year, Djukanovic stepped down as prime minister, a post he had held almost uninterrupted since 1991. From 1998-2002 he served as President. He remains head of the ruling Party of Democratic Socialists. There was much speculation at the time of his resignation from the government that the international community had put pressure on him to quit because of his involvement in the conflicts of the 1990s and in various blackmarket activities. In Pavlovic's film, Djukanovic admits his actions and statements at the time were wrong but maintains he acted in good faith, as he had been under the impression that Montenegro was threatened. Tags: Dubrovnik croatia hrvatska war rat montenegro crna gora serbia srbija yugoslavia LSCG serbian serbs srbi srj scg |
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Dubrovnik Sights from the city wall in Dubrovnik and bell ringing from the cathedral. Tags: Dubrovnik wall bells cathedral |