Central European Evening Report: "Political Developments and Cultural Celebrations in the Balkans"

Central European Evening Report: "Political Developments and Cultural Celebrations in the Balkans"

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HSU's Veselko Gabričević Affirms Loyalty to HDZ as Political Tensions Rise: Veselko Gabričević, leader of the Croatian Pensioners' Party (HSU), reaffirmed his party's commitment to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) during recent negotiations following the submission of the European Parliament candidate list. Gabričević stated, "HSU made the decision to join the coalition with HDZ in the parliamentary elections. We are loyal to the end." His unwavering stance contrasts with Mislav Kolakušić's (PIP) opposing position, who announced he would distance himself from the Homeland Movement if they formed a coalition with HDZ. The differing perspectives highlight the political divides in Croatian politics as parties navigate post-election negotiations.

Niet Band Celebrates Anniversary with New Composition and Upcoming Concert: Slovenian rock band Niet is celebrating their anniversary with the release of a new composition and an upcoming concert on May 24th at Križanke. The concert, titled after their iconic song "And it was such a beautiful day," will commemorate the band's enduring legacy. During a press conference, band members mentioned that their former singer Primož Habič would have been thrilled to see them reach such a milestone. In addition to the concert, a documentary film and a book chronicling the band's journey, authored by music journalist Zdenko Matoz, will be released. Following the concert, Niet will embark on a tour to celebrate their achievements.

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