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Predrag Matić
Predrag Fred Matić (born 2 June 1962) is a Croatian centre-left politician of the Social Democratic Party who has been serving as a Member of European Parliament since 2019. He previously served as Minister of Veterans' Affairs from 2011 to 2016, in the Cabinet of Zoran Milanović. Early life Matić was born in 1962 in Požega, Croatia. He attended University of Osijek from which he graduated with a B.A. in education. Military career During the summer of 1991, Matić served in Croatian Armed Forces as one of the defenders of Trpinjska Street in Vukovar, during the Vukovar massacre. He was arrested in November 1991 and throughout nine months was exposed to almost daily torture in Serbian concentration camps. In summer 1992 he was released, and for his bravery and heroism was awarded with numerous medals and military decorations, followed by a discharge with a rank on brigadier of Croatian Army. Political career Career in national politics After the war, Matić worked in the Cab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Member Of The European Parliament
A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is a person who has been elected to serve as a popular representative in the European Parliament. When the European Parliament (then known as the Common Assembly of the ECSC) first met in 1952, its members were directly appointed by the governments of member states from among those already sitting in their own national parliaments. Since 1979, however, MEPs have been elected by direct universal suffrage. Earlier European organizations that were a precursor to the European Union did not have MEPs. Each member state establishes its own method for electing MEPs – and in some states this has changed over time – but the system chosen must be a form of proportional representation. Some member states elect their MEPs to represent a single national constituency; other states apportion seats to sub-national regions for election. They are sometimes referred to as delegates. They may also be known as observers when a new country is seekin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Vukovar
The Battle of Vukovar was an 87-day siege of Vukovar in eastern Croatia by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various paramilitary forces from Serbia, between August and November 1991. Before the Croatian War of Independence the Baroque town was a prosperous, mixed community of Croats, Serbs and other ethnic groups. As Yugoslavia began to break up, Serbia's President Slobodan Milošević and Croatia's President Franjo Tuđman began pursuing nationalist politics. In 1990, an armed insurrection was started by Croatian Serb militias, supported by the Serbian government and paramilitary groups, who seized control of Serb-populated areas of Croatia. The JNA began to intervene in favour of the rebellion, and conflict broke out in the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia in May 1991. In August, the JNA launched a full-scale attack against Croatian-held territory in eastern Slavonia, including Vukovar. Vukovar was defended by around 1,800 lightly armed soldiers of the Croat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Alliance Of Socialists And Democrats
The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) is the political group in the European Parliament of the Party of European Socialists (PES). The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats was officially founded as a Socialist Group on 29 June 1953 which makes it the second oldest political group in the European Parliament after Renew Europe (Renew). It adopted its present-day name on 23 June 2009. Centre-left in orientation, the group mostly comprises social-democratic parties and is affiliated with the Progressive Alliance and Socialist International. Until the 1999 European Parliament elections, it was the largest group in the Parliament, but since then it has always been the second-largest group. During the eighth EU Parliament Assembly, the S&D was the only Parliament group with representation from all 27 EU member states. In the current EU Parliament the S&D is currently composed of 146 members from 25 member states. In the European Council, 8 out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Democratic Party (Croatia)
The Social Democratic Party of Croatia ( hr, Socijaldemokratska partija Hrvatske, SDP) is a social-democratic political party in Croatia. The SDP is anti-fascist, progressive, and strongly pro-European. The SDP was formed in 1990 as the successor of the League of Communists of Croatia, Croatian branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, which had governed Croatia within the Yugoslav federation since World War II. The party first won the elections in 2000 and formed a coalition government headed by Ivica Račan. After losing the 2003 general election, the party remained in opposition for eight years. In the 2011 parliamentary election, SDP won 61 out of 151 seats in the Croatian Parliament, and managed to form the 12th Croatian Government under Zoran Milanović with its partners from the Kukuriku coalition. After SDP and its coalition partners failed to achieve an agreement on forming a new government following the 2015 general election, the party returned to the oppo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homeland War Memorial Medal
The Homeland War Memorial ( hr, Spomenica Domovinskog rata) is a Croatian state medal awarded to both Croatian and foreign citizens who participated in the nation's Croatian War of Independence as a volunteer, part of the Croatian Army and Croatian Council of Defence or in some other role. The medal was widely granted, given to over 430,000 people who participated in the war in some form. Much less number has been given in its first and original form Spomenica Domovinskog rata 1990.-1992. to those who participated in the resistance and early days of the formation of the Croatian state and army in the period 1990-1992, and as such was established on the 9th of June 1992. Notable recipients * Imra Agotic * Mate Boban * Radimir Čačić * Zvonimir Cervenko * Frane Vinko Golem * Josip Jovic * Ante Kotromanovic * Alfred Freddy Krupa * Slobodan Lang * Sveto Letica * Josip Lucic * Predrag Matić * Rudolf Perešin * Željko Reiner * Daniel Srb * Predrag Stipanović * Petar S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homeland's Gratitude Medal
Homeland's Gratitude Medal ( hr, Spomenica domovinske zahvalnosti) is the 19th most important medal in the Croatian honours system. The Homeland's Gratitude Medal has four classes, each for the length of service of 5, 10, 15, and 20 or more years. Notable recipients * Imra Agotić * Mate Boban * Branimir Glavaš ( Revoked for charges of war crimes) * Frane Vinko Golem * Ante Kotromanović * Zvonko Kusić * Slobodan Lang * Sveto Letica * Drago Lovrić * Josip Lucić * Predrag Matić * Rudolf Perešin * Predrag Stipanović * Petar Stipetić * Mirko Šundov Mirko Šundov (born 15 January 1962) is a Croatian General who served as a Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia from 2016 until 2020. Early life and education Mirko Šundov was born on 15 January 1962 in a small ... * Franjo Tuđman References {{ODM-stub Orders, decorations, and medals of Croatia Awards established in 1995 1995 establishments in Croatia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Croatian Interlace
The Order of the Croatian Interlace or Order of the Early Croatian three-strand pattern ( hr, Red hrvatskog pletera) is the seventeenth most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on 1 April 1995. The medal is awarded for advancement of progress and reputation of Croatia and the welfare of its citizens. It is named after the Croatian Interlace The Croatian interlace or Croatian wattle, known as the or in Croatian, is a type of interlace, most characteristic for its three-ribbon pattern. It is one of the most often used patterns of pre-romanesque Croatian art. It is found on and with ..., a traditional Croatian ornamental design, an interwoven series of branches used as a wall or barrier. References Orders, decorations, and medals of Croatia Awards established in 1995 1995 establishments in Croatia {{Croatia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Croatian Trefoil
The Order of the Croatian Trefoil ( hr, Red hrvatskog trolista) is the sixteenth most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on 1 April 1995. The medal is awarded for excellence in war, direct war danger or in extraordinary circumstances in peacetime. Recipients are Anton Tus, who served as a colonel general and the chief of staff of the Yugoslav Air Force before becoming the chief of general staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia, Vasily Sikorski, a Croatian wartime reporter, and diplomat to Ukraine, Slavko Burda, Ivan Čehok a previous mayor of Varaždin, Josip Đakić member of Croatian parliament, Vesna Getoš (Posthumously), Vesna Girardi-Jurkić an archeologist, museologist and ex minister of education, Antun Hila (Posthumous), Žarko Inhof, Damir Junušić, Zlatko Kajmić, dr. Boris Kandare, Vladimir Kopf (Posthumous), Zvonko Kovač, Ivan Križić, Darko Matić, Ana Matoš, Zlatko Menges, Željko Mikić, Ivan Minčir, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Croatian Cross
Order of the Croatian Cross ( hr, Red hrvatskog križa) is the 15th important medal given by Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. Overview The Order of the Croatian Cross is awarded to Croatian and foreign nationals who were severely wounded while participating in the Croatian War of Independence. The medal is awarded by the President of Croatia or his deputy. Recipients * Drago Lovrić * Predrag Matić * Mirko Šundov Mirko Šundov (born 15 January 1962) is a Croatian General who served as a Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia from 2016 until 2020. Early life and education Mirko Šundov was born on 15 January 1962 in a small ... * Bekim Berisha References Orders, decorations, and medals of Croatia Wound decorations Awards established in 1995 1995 establishments in Croatia Campaign medals {{Croatia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Nikola Šubić Zrinski
The Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski ( hr, Red Nikole Šubića Zrinskog) is the 9th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The medal is awarded for a heroic act in war or imminent danger of war, or exceptional circumstances in peace. It is named after the ban of Croatia Nikola IV Zrinski. See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Croatia The system of honours of the Republic of Croatia was established after the independence of Croatia in 1991. There are nineteen main decorations conferred since 2019, in addition to several other medals and awards. The President of the Republic of ... References Orders, decorations, and medals of Croatia Awards established in 1995 1995 establishments in Croatia {{Croatia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Duke Domagoj
The Order of Duke Domagoj ( hr, Red kneza Domagoja) is the 8th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia and is the nation's highest award for bravery. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The medal is awarded for valor in combat. It is named after duke Domagoj of Croatia. Appearance and Wear The order comprises a pure silver oval, 40 mm high and 50 mm wide, in the middle of which kneels a naked archer, fashioned from gold, his right foot tucked under his buttocks, his left stretched out. Below the archer is a semi-circular ornament in the form of a wave with the inscription KNEZ DOMAGOJ (PRINCE DOMAGOJ). At the top sits the coat of arms of Croatia, above diagonally crossed swords. The reverse is smooth with the Croatian wattle in the centre containing the inscription REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA (REPUBLIC OF CROATIA). At the upper tip of the religious symbol, on the coat of arms, there is a hitch for the ribbon. The neckband is 36 mm wide and 600 mm lon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brigadier
Brigadier is a military rank, the seniority of which depends on the country. In some countries, it is a senior rank above colonel, equivalent to a brigadier general or commodore, typically commanding a brigade of several thousand soldiers. In other countries, it is a non-commissioned rank. Origins and history The word and rank of "Brigadier" originates from France. In the French Army, the Brigadier des Armées du Roi (Brigadier of the King's Armies) was a general officer rank, created in 1657. It was an intermediate between the rank of Mestre de camp and that of Maréchal de camp. The rank was first created in the cavalry at the instigation of Marshal Turenne on June 8, 1657, then in the infantry on March 17, 1668, and in the dragoons on April 15, 1672. In peacetime, the brigadier commanded his regiment and, in maneuvers or in wartime, he commanded two or three - or even four - regiments combined to form a brigade (including his own, but later the rank was also awarded to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
