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Russia pays off Soviet-era debts to Croatia [Sep 30, 2011] RBC, 30.09.2011, Moscow 12:42:31. Russia has fully settled its $185.7m debt with Croatia, Russia's Ministry of Finance said in a statement. [via YahooNews] More >>

add. formats [Sep 23, 2011] According to Agence France-Presse correspondent in the capital of Croatia Zagreb, a Chechen citizen wanted by Russia had been arrested by Croatian police as he tried to enter Croatia, said Wednesday the Croatian Ministry of the Interior. [via YahooNews] More >>

Spain face Ukraine in finals draw [Sep 09, 2011] The finals draw has set up group games including Spain against Ukraine, hosts Croatia versus the Czech Republic, Italy meeting Russia, and Portugal, Azerbaijan and Serbia in the same group. [via YahooNews] More >>

U.S. Open Draw [Aug 25, 2011] Potito Starace, Italy, vs. Michael Berrer , Germany Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, vs. Ivan Dodig (32), Croatia Alexandr Dolgopolov (22), Ukraine, vs. Frederico Gil , Portugal [via YahooNews] More >>

Western & Southern Open Results [Aug 17, 2011] Ivo Karlovic, Croatia, def. Florian Mayer , Germany, 6-1, 6-3. Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, def. Sergiy Stakhovsky , Ukraine, 6-2, 7-6 (5). Andrey Golubev, Kazakhstan, def. [via YahooNews] More >>

Rafter hoping for home advantage in Cup [Jul 12, 2011] European tennis powers Russia and Croatia loom as potential stumbling blocks in Australia's return to the Davis Cup top table but a home court would help. [via YahooNews] More >>

Rafter hoping for home advantage in Cup [Jul 11, 2011] European tennis powers Russia and Croatia loom as potential stumbling blocks in Australia's return to the Davis Cup top table but a home court would help. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia Likely To Join EU In 2013 [Jun 24, 2011] BRUSSELS, June 24 (Bernama) -- European Union leaders agreed to complete negotiations with Croatia on its accession to the EU, a European diplomatic source told Russia's Itar-Tass news agency on Thursday at the anti-crisis summit that opened in the Belgian capital. [via YahooNews] More >>

French Open men's singles draw [May 20, 2011] Men's singles first round draw for the French Open (prefix denotes seeding). 1-Rafael Nadal (Spain) v John Isner (U.S.) Santiago Giraldo (Colombia) v Pablo Andujar (Spain) Pablo Cuevas (Uruguay) v Qualifier Qualifier v 28-Nikolay Davydenko (Russia) 24-Sam Querrey (U.S.) v Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany) Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia) v Somdev Devvarman (India) Dmitry Tursunov (Russia) v Xavier Malisse ... [via YahooNews] More >>

French Open Draw [May 20, 2011] May 22-June 5 At Stade Roland Garros Paris Men Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, vs. John Isner , United States Santiago Giraldo , Colombia, vs. Pablo Andujar , Spain Pablo Cuevas , Uruguay, vs. Qualifier Qualifier vs. Nikolay Davydenko (28), Russia Sam Querrey (24), United States, vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber , Germany Ivan Ljubicic , Croatia, vs. Somdev Devvarman, India Dmitry Tursunov , Russia, vs ... [via YahooNews] More >>

ATP World Tour Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Results [Apr 11, 2011] Monday At The Monte-Carlo Country Club Monte Carlo, Monaco Purse: $3.66 million (Masters 1000) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles First Round Florian Mayer , Germany, def. Mikhail Youzhny (10), Russia, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Viktor Troicki (11), Serbia, def. Jean-Rene Lisnard , Monaco, 7-6 (4), 6-1. Daniel Gimeno-Traver , Spain, def. Santiago Giraldo , Colombia, 7-6 (4), 7-5. Olivier Rochus , Belgium, def ... [via YahooNews] More >>

3 ex-Yugoslav republics to boost economic ties [Apr 01, 2011] The leaders of three former Yugoslav republics agreed on Friday to join forces for business ventures in large markets such as Russia and Africa. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia introduces again visa-free travel regime for Russians [Mar 11, 2011] Croatia introduces again a visa-free travel regime for citizens of Russia starting April 1 and until October 31 to increase the number of tourists. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatian Times: Croatia suspends visas for tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan [Mar 10, 2011] Croatian government has decided to temporarily suspend visa requirements for citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan from Apr 1 through to Oct. 31 in order to encourage tourism from those states. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia takes step towards F1 [Mar 07, 2011] While Hungary paved the way for former Eastern Bloc countries to join the F1 revolution, and Russia finally looks set to pick up the baton from 2014, perhaps the most intriguing future grand prix rumour is currently stemming from further south, in Croatia, where motorsport stirrings are gathering pace. According to the Vecernji List newspaper, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone are both showing ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Final five complete Croatia lineup [Feb 28, 2011] Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Romania, Serbia and Turkey completed the finals lineup on Sunday, joining hosts Croatia, holders Spain, Portugal, Russia, Italy, Azerbaijan and Slovenia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia the goal as EURO qualifying begins [Feb 18, 2011] Holders Spain and former champions Italy and Russia are among 24 teams aiming to reach UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 in Croatia when the qualifying round is played out from Thursday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Stepanek falls to Mayer in Zagreb quarterfinals [Feb 03, 2011] Top-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Zagreb Indoors after defeating Igor Kunitsyn of Russia 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Cilic wins, Stepanek loses at Zagreb Indoors [Feb 03, 2011] Top-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Zagreb Indoors after defeating Igor Kunitsyn of Russia 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Top seed Marin Cilic reaches quarterfinals at Zagreb Indoors [Feb 03, 2011] Top-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Zagreb Indoors after defeating Igor Kunitsyn of Russia 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>