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Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Homeland War commemorat

Overview

Throughout late 2026, various commemorations continued across Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to honor veterans and milestones of the Homeland War. In August, Zagreb hosted the 30th National Sports Competition for Volunteers and Veterans. In September, focus shifted to war crime anniversaries and military milestones. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, ceremonies in Grabovica marked the 33rd anniversary of the massacre of 33 Croatian civilians, where officials emphasized the need for truth and justice. In Sanski Most, the anniversary of the killing of 65 civilians prompted calls for urgent investigations. In Sarajevo, a large police parade marked 35 years since the mobilization of the reserve police force. Bosnian cities Bosanska Krupa and Goražde also held ceremonies to mark their respective liberation days. In Croatia, September saw commemorations for the breakout from the besieged city of Hrvatska Kostajnica, the 35th anniversary of the 119th Brigade, and the Battle for the Barracks in Križevci. Other events included the anniversary of the first military action in the Požega region and the liberation of the Našice barracks. In Karlovac, the anniversary of the Korana Bridge massacre was noted by the documentation center Veritas. In October, observances expanded to include the 35th anniversary of the Croatian Parliament’s decision to sever ties with the former Yugoslavia and the shelling of Banski dvori. In Široka Kula, officials and citizens held a Holy Mass and wreath-laying ceremony to honor 47 civilian victims. In Vukovar and Marinci, ceremonies honored 97 police officers who died or went missing during the 1991 defense of the city. Late October saw further focus on military anniversaries and Croatian Veterans Day. In Požega, the 123rd Brigade was honored with a formal academy and wreath-laying ceremonies, while Slatina marked the 136th Slatina Brigade with military parades and an outdoor exhibition titled ‘From Occupation to Victory’.

Entities

Republic of Croatia · Tomo Medved · Croatian Army · Croatia · Dragan Čović

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Croatia commemorates Croatian Veterans Day

    Commemorations were held in Hodošan and Brestovac to honor Croatian veterans and those who fell during the Homeland War.

  2. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversary of several military brigades

    Croatia is commemorating the 35th anniversary of several Croatian Army brigades, including the 123rd in Požega and the 136th in Slatina, through memorial services and historical exhibitions.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Croatia commemorates Homeland War volunteers

    Croatia holds commemorations in Županja and Orlovac to honor the sacrifice and bravery of Homeland War volunteers.

  4. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Lovas marks 35th anniversary of Homeland War victims

    Commemorations were held in Lovas, Croatia, to mark the 35th anniversary of the deaths of approximately 90 residents during the Homeland War, specifically remembering the ‘Minsko polje’ tragedy.

  5. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Vukovar commemorates 97 fallen police officers from the Homeland War

    Croatia held a formal commemoration in Vukovar and Marinci to honor 97 police officers killed or missing during the 1991 defense of the city during the Homeland War.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Široka Kula marks 35th anniversary of Homeland War civilian deaths

    Citizens and officials in Široka Kula, Croatia, held a commemoration to mark the 35th anniversary of the 1991 killings of civilians during the Homeland War.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Tompojevci commemorates 35th anniversary of Homeland War defense

    Tompojevci marked the 35th anniversary of the defense of the municipality during the Homeland War, honoring seven local defenders and civilians who lost their lives.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Pag marks 35th anniversary of the Day of Defense

    Pag, Croatia, marked the 35th anniversary of the Day of Defense of Pag, honoring the island's strategic role in maintaining vital transport links during the 1991 War of Independence.

  9. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversary of severing ties with Yugoslavia

    Croatia commemorates the 35th anniversary of the 1991 decision to sever all legal ties with Yugoslavia, a historic session held in a basement to avoid JNA airstrikes in Zagreb.

  10. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversary of Homeland War milestones

    Croatia marks the 35th anniversary of the Homeland War with nationwide commemorations honoring defenders and remembering key historical milestones of independence.

  11. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversaries of military service and 127th Brigade

    Croatia marks the 35th anniversaries of the first Croatian Army conscripts in Ploče and the formation of the 127th Brigade in Virovitica, honoring veterans of the Homeland War.

  12. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Kamenska marks 35th anniversary of first military action in Požega region

    Commemorations in Kamenska marked the 35th anniversary of the first military action in the Požega region, honoring fallen Croatian defenders from the 1991 war.

  13. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversary of Homeland War events

    Croatia marks the 35th anniversary of the Homeland War with veteran sports games in Brezik and medical commemorations in Šibenik honoring those who served during the conflict.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Balkan war crime anniversaries prompt calls for justice

    Anniversaries of wartime killings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia prompt calls for justice and improved investigations into civilian and military executions from the 1990s conflicts.

  15. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Police units in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina mark 35th anniversaries

    Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are marking the 35th anniversary of police mobilization and special units through commemorative ceremonies and parades in Mali Erjavac and Sarajevo.

  16. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Bosnian cities commemorate liberation anniversaries

    Bosnian cities Bosanska Krupa and Goražde are commemorating their liberation anniversaries and honoring fallen defenders from the 1992–1995 war.

  17. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversaries of Homeland War milestones

    Croatia marks the 35th anniversaries of the 119th Brigade's formation and the organized breakout of defenders from the besieged city of Hrvatska Kostajnica during the Homeland War.

  18. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Croatia marks 35th anniversaries of Homeland War milestones

    Croatia commemorates the 35th anniversaries of key Homeland War events, including the breakout from Hrvatska Kostajnica and the liberation of military facilities in Križevci.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina mark war crime anniversaries

    Commemorations are underway in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark anniversaries of war crimes and the deaths of Croatian defenders during the Homeland War.

  20. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Croatia and Bosnia honor veterans through various war commemorations

    Commemorations are taking place in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to honor Croatian veterans, marking anniversaries of key battles and the Day of HVO War Decorations Bearers.

  21. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Croatia hosts 30th National Sports Competition for Homeland War veterans

    The 30th National Sports Competition for Croatian Homeland War veterans was held in Zagreb, featuring athletes from 20 counties competing in 11 disciplines.

Sources

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