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Croatia police 35th anniversary commemorations

Entities: Davor Božinović · Tomislav Marković · Croatian Police · Struga Banska · Slobodan Milošević

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, Croatian police institutions marked the 35th anniversary of key events from the country's war of independence. On 18 July, Zadar police held a solemn ceremony honoring fallen officer Josip Žulj, featuring a formation of officers, wreath‑laying before a monument, and a candle‑lighting ceremony with local officials and veteran groups.

Five days later, on 23 July, the Special Police Unit “Alfa” in Zagreb celebrated its 35th founding anniversary with wreath‑laying and candle‑lighting at Mirogoj Cemetery, a parachute jump with the national flag, a police choir performance, and a photo exhibition titled “Alfa in the Homeland War”.

On 25 July, a ceremony in Struga Banska commemorated the 35th anniversary of the July 1991 killings of thirteen Croatian police officers and one missing officer. Families, veterans, and senior officials including Police Director Nikola Milina, Deputy Prime Minister Davor Božinović and retired General Mladen Markač laid wreaths and lit candles at the memorial, reinforcing the nationwide effort to honor police sacrifices from the 1991‑1995 conflict.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Struga Banska police commemoration marks 35 years since 1991 killings

    Croatian police commemorate 35 years since 13 officers died defending Struga Banska in 1991, while a poet reflects on the legacy of Slobodan Milošević and war‑crime memory.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Croatia's Special Police Unit Alfa Marks 35th Anniversary

    Croatia's Special Police Unit Alfa marked 35 years with ceremonies at Senjak and Mirogoj Cemetery, honoring fallen members and featuring a parachute flag‑drop, choir performance, and a photo exhibition.

  3. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Zadar Police Honor Fallen Officer Josip Žulj on 35th Anniversary

    Zadar police commemorated the 35th anniversary of officer Josip Žulj’s death, holding a ceremony with wreaths, candles and a recount of his service and sacrifice in July 1991.

Sources

budujznami.pl · ezadar.rtl.hr · index.hr · m.24sata.hr · m.tportal.hr · zadarskilist.hr