Josep Broz Tito
byBorn in May 1892 in Kumrovec, Croatia to a Croatian father and Slovene mother, Josep Broz Tito was the Former President of the…
Slovenia
Montenegro – A Brief History
byToday Montenegro is known for beautiful beaches, coastal towns along the Adriatic, an amazing summer holiday destination, medieval villages and majestic mountains. It sits…
A Brief History of Yugoslavia
byFor most of the 20th century, Yugoslavia was a country in central Europe. Situated in the west of the Balkan peninsula. Until 1991 it…
NATO Celebrates 70th Birthday
byNATO started in 1949 with 12 allies and today stands at 29. Working together to prevent conflict and preserve peace. NATO member states: 1949…
Timeline of Events – The Kosovo War
by1987 Slobodan Milosevic‘s power increases with a trip to Kosovo. During public rallies, he dramatically promises to defend Serb interests in the province. …
The Failure of the International Community
byThe leaders of the Yugoslav republics must bear the responsibility for the wars that crippled the country. But it must be noted that…
Croatian War of Independence
byThe Croatian war of independence differed massively from the Slovenian War of Independence. In nature; resident Croatian Serb forces playing a huge role in…
Rise of Nationalism – Franjo Tudjman
byNationalism has been prevalent in Croatia since before World War II. Ante Pavelic, a military dictator and Croatian fascist, founded the ultranationalist movement known…
The Bosnian War – How it all began
byIn the aftermath of the Second World War, the Balkan states of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Macedonia became better known as the…