13/06/2026
Celebrating Croatian Statehood Day and Armed Forces Day in London
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in London proudly celebrated Croatian Statehood Day and Armed Forces Day at the RAF Club, honouring Croatia’s democratic journey, freedom, and independence. We expressed our sincere gratitude to the members of the Croatian Armed Forces, who continue to safeguard our security and contribute to international peace and stability within NATO, while paying tribute to Croatian war veterans, whose sacrifice laid the foundations of the modern Croatian state.
We were honoured to welcome members of the diplomatic corps, British partners and representatives, as well as members of the Croatian community, to celebrate Croatia’s strong partnership with the United Kingdom and the enduring ties between our two countries.
During the evening, we were also proud to present Croatian companies, products, and initiatives reflecting Croatia’s creativity, quality, and entrepreneurial spirit.
We extend our gratitude to Mr Paul Jenc and the British-Croatian Business Club for bringing together representatives of Privredna banka Zagreb, Croatian wineries Dobra berba and Vislander, as well as London’s Magaza Fine Food Shop, where a variety of Croatian products can be found.
A special thank you goes to Ms Iva Belaj Šantić, President of the Hvar Tourist Board, for bringing a touch of Hvar to London and for the beautiful gifts presented to our guests in partnership with Privredna banka Zagreb.
We were also pleased to present UFF Functional Drinks, highlighting Croatian innovation in the functional drinks sector, and Dr. Luigi, a Croatian global brand in medical footwear, represented by Croatian entrepreneurs Mrs Luana Latković Perica and Ms Rea Perica. CTA Communications, represented by Zdravka Škugor and Peter Tanta, together with the Adriatic Motion Institute, promoted Croatia’s excellence in health tourism. Distillery Duh u boci showcased its selection of spirits.
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in London remains committed to supporting Croatian companies, products, medical innovation, and health tourism in the British market.