Unveiling of the monument to Croatian veterans in Križevci

30. The anniversary of the liberation of the barracks and the Day of the Homeland War Veterans of Križevci were marked by a three-day event with the laying of wreaths and paying tribute to the fallen veterans.. A special concert of the klapa Sveti Juraj of the Croatian Navy was also held. On Friday 17. September, a monument was unveiled for 37 killed Croatian defenders of the area, and at the ceremony of unveiling the monument, the names of all those killed were read. At the initiative of associations from the Homeland War of the Koprivnica region, and with joint funding from the Ministry of Croatian Veterans and the City of Križevac, in the area of ​​the former barracks, which is today completely repurposed for civilian purposes, a monument to the defenders of Križevci was unveiled. The monument is heavy 24 tone, in the blocks which are the perforation of the cross and within which the names of all are inscribed 37 killed veterans, and the podium of the monument is surrounded by 37 grassy green areas. This beautiful monument was jointly discovered by children, widows and parents of killed Croatian war veterans,  Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved, Envoy of the Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Colonel General Marijan Mareković, envoy of the President of the Republic Zoran Milanović. God's blessing on the unveiling of the memorial to Croatian war veterans in Križevci was invoked by the military bishop Msgr.. Jure Bogdan.

Adoption of the Law on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War and amendments to the Law on Croatian Homeland War Veterans and Members of Their Families

The Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder of the Republic of Croatia, led by the president of the association Tihomir Trešćec, provides full support to the adoption of the Law on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War. War always brings with it many casualties and they do not stand on dead and wounded soldiers, lost battles and territories. The victims of the war are also civilians who did not want or did not manage to leave their homes, the victims of the war were also captured, wounded or killed civilians, but the victims of the war are also innocent children also wounded and unfortunately killed or left without one or both parents. Such tragedies in times of peace are difficult to comprehend, but those who have experienced them carry them with them forever and live with them and in spite of them. With the tragedy they experienced, those same victims had to fight for years for their victim to be valued, that their tragedy be recognized in the letter of the law and we believe that by passing a new law, thanks to Minister Tomi Medved and all other employees of the Ministry of Croatian Veterans who worked on the Law, this injustice will be corrected and that this will restore the dignity of civilian victims that they lost by being forgotten and ignored.. Although it is clear that no law passed more than 25 years after the end of the war will not compensate for lost lives or reduced quality of life caused by injury or loss of a loved one, we believe that the enactment of the Law will make it clear that civilian victims deserve to be recognized and valued. Expressing support for the enactment of the Act, Minister Tommy Bear, as well as the work of the Ministry of Croatian Veterans, we would like to express our praise and gratitude to the victims' associations, led by the Association of Civilian Victims of the Republic of Croatia, thanks to whose persistent work this Law was created. Also, as an association that brings together veterans treated for PTSD, we are aware of all the problems that veterans encounter in the current process of acquiring the status of Croatian war invalid and we are pleased with the announced amendments to the Law on Croatian Homeland War Veterans and Their Families. come before an expert team formed by the Ministry of Croatian Veterans who is familiar with the specific and sensitive issues of PTSD. At the same time, we do not think that all veterans who request this status will be recognized, but we believe that each individual case will be individually analyzed and evaluated, and that veterans will not have to collect all the documentation that the Ministry of Croatian Veterans as the line ministry already has.
We believe that the Ministry of Croatian Veterans will, led by Minister Tom Medved and continue to work in the interest of Croatian veterans and victims of the Homeland War.

XVI. Gastronomic sports competition in cooking fish "Križevci 2021

After last year's break caused by the pandemic, on Saturday 12. June 2021. in Križevci was again held the traditional competition in cooking fish and fishing on a float co-organized by UHBL PTSD Koprivnica-Križevci County "St.. Marko Križevčanin ”and ZUHBL PTSD RH. This year, due to a pandemic, The competition was held entirely on Lake "Bajer Ciglana", unlike previous years when a fish cooking competition was held downtown. Among the guests were the prefect of Koprivnica-Križevci County Darko Koren and the deputy mayor of the City of Križevci Danijel Šaško. She participated in a fish cooking competition 9 team while in fishing strength measured 17 fish. According to the decision of the taster, the one from the association from Varazdin County while in second and third place they were followed by associations from Zagrebačke to Vukovar-Sirmium County.
In float fishing, individually the most successful fisherman was Mladen Vrban from UHBDDR - Peteranec from Koprivnica-Križevci County, and they took second and third place Darko Šimunić i Željko Gospočić from Krapina-Zagorje County. Congratulations to all participants on participating, and special congratulations to the winners of the competition.

Reporting assembly of ZUHBL PTSD RH was held

In Križevci on Saturday 12. June 2021. The Reporting Assembly of ZUHBL PTSD RH was held on Before the assembly, representatives of county associations and guests laid a wreath and lit candles for all killed and deceased veterans at the memorial "Mother of the Fallen Hero" in the Park of Croatian Veterans. After the conclusion of the assembly, the participants met on the lake "Bajer Ciglana" in Križevci, joined members of associations from all over Croatia in the competition in cooking fish and float fishing.

Equestrian parade "One is Croatia"

On the day of celebrating the Statehood Day - 30. a cavalry parade with the flags of the guards was conducted in May, special police and associations originating from the Homeland War. The gathering of participants was in the Municipality of Hrvace, otkuda se 15 the horseman was directed to a point on a stone bridge in the village of Cetina, about a kilometer away from the church of St.. Salvation. Refreshments and a small rest for horses and participants were organized near the bridge, where the weather conditions were expected to improve so that the final phase of the parade could begin. In the afternoon, the riders arrived in front of the church of St.. Salvation in the village of Cetina, near Vrlika. Upon arrival at the destination in front of the church, a Mass for the Homeland and all the killed and deceased Croatian veterans was held, as well as the blessing of the flag. The oldest Catholic church in Croatia was chosen as the final destination, whose construction dates back to 9. st. and which is a symbol of the survival of Croats in this area.

Bowling tournament in memory of the SKOK operation 1

Association HBLPTSP SDŽ carried out activities in memory of the anniversaries of the Homeland War and in memory of the almost forgotten, but an important SKOK operation 1 organized a bowling tournament. Recall, the SKOK 1 operation was a one-day operation by the HV and HVO, when Serbs are 7. April 1995. again defeated at the Dinara. Operation Jump 1 was preceded by Operation Winter ’94, during which the bulk of the Livno field and important heights of the Dinara mountain. Goal of this action wasprepema terrain for the implementation of the liberation operation "Storm". Namely, by this action he was liberated 75 square kilometers of territory, which enabled them to take more favorable positions on the Dinara in the areas of Crvena Greda and Zeleni Brdo. Likewise, the goal of approaching the villages of Uništa and Cetina was achieved, thus preventing the danger of an enemy counterattack from the direction of the village of Uništa. He participated in a bowling tournament 12 team after 2 player. The tournament was held in three groups at different times according to the relegation system (from 9:00 – 11:00 hours first group, from 11:30-13:30 hours another group and from 14:00-16:00 third group, group winner finals from 16:30-18:30 hours) so that u was maximal in each group 10 person. The tournament was held in the open air on a specially built long track 35 m and width 4 m where it was easy to maintain social distance. U 19:00 hours was the announcement of the winners and the distribution of trophies and medals to the winners of the tournament and thanks to all representatives of the participating associations – representatives of the units that took part in Operation SKOK 1 and representatives of other associations that emerged from the Homeland War. The winners of the tournament with the most wins were: 1. place UHBL PTSD SDŽ, 2. Veterans Association 1. Croatian Guards Association and 3. place Association of Croatian War Veterans "Knin Battalion" ŠKŽ. The organizer thanked everyone and especially the Ministry of Croatian Veterans who co-financed the purchase of bottles and cups in the hope that next year will continue to mark the anniversary of SKOK 1. The above activities were carried out in accordance with the instructions of the National Civil Protection Headquarters. and according to all protective measures that included activities so that the safety of the participants would not be endangered in any way.

EU projekt ”Analysis of social factors that affect the quality of life of the veteran population – guidelines for the future. "

The Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for PTSD in the Republic of Croatia is a partner organization in the EU project ”Analysis of social factors that affect the quality of life of the veteran population - guidelines for the future. " The aim of the project is to improve the quality of life of Croatian veterans and victims of the Homeland War by conducting scientific research on the basis of which guidelines will be created for the improvement of legal provisions governing the rights of veterans.. We hereby invite all citizens to fill out an anonymous online survey that will be the basis for conducting six scientific studies., the topics of these tests have been determined in advance through prior consultation with relevant experts and will be conducted on an adequate number of samples., and they concern:
1) Public opinion about veterans and the image created in the media;
2) Health care for veterans;
3) Veterans' work activity and involvement in social entrepreneurship;
4) War tourism in the Republic of Croatia;
5) Psychosocial status of veterans' families;
6) Veterans' communication with decision makers;
The obtained data will be processed by statistical analyzes within professional and scientific research, which will result in exact indicators and conclusions in the development of guidelines for policy development.. Engaged professors from three scientific organizations will participate in the research (Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, University of Zadar, Croatian Catholic University) who will present their work in scientific articles and guidelines for drafting guidelines. The developed guidelines will be presented to decision makers during six structured dialogues, and each of them will be organized in a different city in order to achieve regional equality of involvement in the policy-making process.
Survey link: -HERE-

Renovation and arrangement of the room UHBL PTSD KKŽ sv. Marko Križevčanin

With the help of the City of Križevci and other donors and associations that operate from that area, and through the work of the members, the premises in which UHBL PTSD KKŽ sv. Marko Križevčanin. The rooms are equipped with new carpentry and radiators, the ceiling has been lowered and the walls have been refreshed, which has significantly affected the appearance and functionality of the office and contributed to the creation of a more comfortable space for work and living..

Assembly of UHBO PTSD of Karlovac County

In Ogulin 20.02.2021. The regular reporting assembly of UHBO PTSD of Karlovac County was held on. Representatives of the community also attended the assembly, and the president of the community addressed the audience with appropriate words, Tihomir Trešćec. President of UHBO PTSD KŽ, Anton Bertović addressed the audience and presented a report on the work and plans for this year. Both sides expressed a desire to this year, if circumstances permit, by the community organize workshops for members of the association to help members cope with everyday stress. Also, members will be informed and involved in all activities organized by the community, and for which there is interest.

marking 30 years since the beginning of the Homeland War

Representatives of ZUHBL PTSD RH and UHBL PTSD Zagreb County attended the celebration 30. anniversary of the beginning of the Homeland War and the day when Croatian defenders defended the constitutional and legal order of the Republic of Croatia by occupying a police station previously occupied by reserve police officers of Serbian nationality. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved also attended the ceremony..