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442 Moments
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2002
General Bobetko indicted by ICTY for alleged war crimes during conflict involving Croatia.
20 Sep 2002
Istria rejects division into three parts to prevent Serb territorial autonomy.
16 Jun 2002
2000
Croatia becomes a member of the World Trade Organization, enhancing global trade opportunities for the nation.
30 Nov 2000
The International Criminal Tribunal indicts Croatian general Ante Gotovina for war crimes.
08 Jun 2000
Croatia becomes a member of the NATO Partnership for Peace program.
25 May 2000
Stjepan Mesić elected as Croatia's second President, succeeding Franjo Tuđman.
18 Feb 2000
Presidential elections held after Tudjman's death; Stjepan Mesić wins for the Croatian People's Party.
07 Feb 2000
Zlatko Tomčić elected Speaker, marking opposition's inaugural control of parliament.
02 Feb 2000
1999
First President Franjo Tuđman's death marked an end to a political era in Croatia.
10 Dec 1999
1998
Multiple bodies located together in a grave near Vukovar.
28 Jun 1998
UN peacekeepers withdraw from Eastern Slavonia following successful reintegration efforts.
15 Jan 1998
Eastern Slavonia returns to Croatian control from the United Nations Transitional Administration.
15 Jan 1998
1997
First local elections in Croatia showcase growing democracy and political participation among citizens.
1997
Croatian Democratic Union emerges victorious in parliamentary election with majority votes.
13 Apr 1997
1996
Croatia becomes a member of the Council of Europe to promote human rights and democracy.
06 Nov 1996
Celebration commemorates victory in Homeland War and honors Croatian Defenders for the first time.
05 Aug 1996
1995
Erdut Agreement signed to end conflict and establish peace in the region in 1995.
12 Nov 1995
Operation Storm saw significant military success in achieving strategic objectives and liberating occupied territories.
07 Aug 1995
Operation Flash achieved through strategic planning, swift military action, and effective coordination of forces.
05 May 1995
1994
Conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina between Croats and Muslims ends after negotiations and agreements.
23 Feb 1994
1993
Croatian forces gain Serb-held land during Operation Maslenica in 1993.
22 Jan 1993
1992
Siege of Dubrovnik ends after heavy bombing, marking the end of a long conflict.
31 May 1992
Croatia joins United Nations as a new member.
22 May 1992
UN deploys peacekeeping forces to maintain peace and assist in conflict resolution efforts in Croatia.
21 Mar 1992
1991
Yugoslavia gains independence through declaration, marking a significant year in history.
25 Jun 1991
1990
Socialist Republic of Croatia renamed to Republic of Croatia for national identity and independence.
22 Dec 1990
HDZ replaced Communist symbols with new coat of arms and flags.
Dec 1990
Serb-led rebellion against Croatian authorities marks the beginning of the LOG revolution.
17 Aug 1990
HDZ secures victory in Croatian elections, gaining control of parliament.
30 May 1990
Inaugural session of the newly elected Parliament marks the transition to democratic governance.
30 May 1990
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