Celebrating the anniversary of VRO Bljesak

The representative of ZUHBL PTSP of the Republic of Croatia Mr. Dražen Vrbanić participated in the ceremonial marking 28. The anniversary of the military police operation Bljesak, which was held in Okučani 01. May 2023. The. By laying wreaths and lighting candles at the "Crystal Cube of Serenity" memorial, all those who died in VRO Bljesak were honored. Memorial mass for all fallen Croatian veterans and civilians of the Homeland War led by the bishop of the Archdiocese of Požega, Mons.. Antun Škovrčević was held in the Church of St. Life.
At the end of the mass, a tour of the tactical-technical corps was organized and a military lunch was organized for the citizens present.

County sports games in Gornji Kursanac

On the occasion of the anniversary of VRO "Bljesak 95" 28.04.2023. county sports games were held in the organization of our member UHBDRL-PTSP Međimurje County. It was total 74 competitors who had competed in archery, electronic darts, hanging bowling alley, chess and float fishing.
The ranking by disciplines was as follows:
Shooting: 1. Zvonimir Špiranec; 2. Josip Ružić; 3. Marian Palatine;
Electronic darts: 1. Bozidar Balog; 2. Siniša Antolašić; 3. Zvonimir Špiranec;
Hanging bowling alley: 1. Nenad Miholček; 2. Siniša Antolašić; 3. Stjepan Marciuš;
Shah: 1. Stjepan Marciuš; 2. Ivan Šnajcer; 3. Dragutin Taradi;
Float fishing: 1. Damir Gavez; 2. Lucky Little; 3. Žarko Topolovec;
At the end of the competition, the president of ZUHBL PTSP RH presented medals to the winners, Mr. Tihomir Trešćec and the occasion continued.

XVIII Gastronomic sports competition in cooking fish and catching fish on a float

It is in Križevci on the occasion of Križevci City Day 23.04.2023. in the center of the city, a traditional fish cooking competition was again held in the co-organization of the UHBL PTSP of Koprivnica-Križeva County "St.. Marko Križevčanin" and ZUHBL PTSP of the Republic of Croatia in which he participated 13 member associations from all over Croatia. Before the start of the competition, a wreath was laid and candles were lit at the "Pride of veterans in the sign of the cross" monument.. According to the decision of the tasters, the team from Dubrovnik-Neretva County was judged to be the best ticket, the second was the Karlovac County team, and last year's winners from the Vukovar-Srijem County took third place this year. As is usual, the remaining cooked fiche was distributed to the citizens present. After the fish cooking competition, a fishing competition was held on a float on Lake "Bajer". The most successful angler this year was Žarko Topolovec from Međimurje County, second place was won by Marijan Čerjavić, also from Međimurje County, and the third Mladen Vrban from UHBDDR – Petranec from Koprivnica-Križevačka County. During the fishing competition, the hosts prepared a barbecue for all competitors and guests, and at the end of the event, thanked the City of Križevci and everyone who helped in the successful organization of this event.
Congratulations to all participants on participating, and especially to the winners.
During the competition, the Reporting Assembly of the ZUHBL PTSP of the Republic of Croatia was held in the premises of the veterans' associations of the City of Križevci.

Congress of the World Veterans Federation 2023

President of the Community Mr. Tihomir Trešćec participated in the Congress of the World Veterans Federation, which was held in Belgrade this year from 06. do 10. March 2023. years. This year, the mandate of the former SVF president, Mr. Dan-Viggu Bergtun and Mr. was elected as the new president. El Mostafa El Ktiri iz Maroka. The new chairman of the Committee for European Affairs at the SVF, Mr. Hugh Milroy
Seven resolutions were voted at the sessions:
– Corruption as a threat to the stability and security of nations
– Environmental protection as a necessary approach in the process of sustainable development
– Preservation and protection of historical heritage
– Respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of states
– Not supporting conflicts based on religious or other beliefs
– Tolerance and respect for diversity in the world
– Preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage
Upon arrival in Belgrade, a meeting was held with the ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Hidjaet Biščević, who was presented with the work and long-term activities of the Community.

Air-soft meeting – VRO Storm

Dana 10. August 2022. the day after the festive celebration 27. the anniversary of VRO Oluja, an air soft meeting was organized for Croatian veterans and their family members from Šibenik-Knin and Split-Dalmatia counties. The participants gathered at the training ground in 14:00 hours, after which the equipment was distributed and borrowed, deployed teams with a sufficient number of players from the organizing association and the partner association, as well as other associations resulting from the Homeland War. After that, test shooting was carried out and rules were agreed upon. The air-soft meeting continued 4 hour, after which the participants took pictures together with the flags of their associations and guard brigades. After the successfully completed air-soft meeting, the participants socialized over dinner and conversation. Recreational activity and exchange of experiences and recalling memories from the Homeland War for Croatian veterans and their family members caused joy and satisfaction for this great and important anniversary from the Homeland War.

Psychosocial workshop and presentation of guidelines - Thematic networks

As part of the project "Analysis of social factors that affect the quality of life of the veteran population – guidelines for the future " 19. March 2022. starting at 11:00 hours in the House of Culture Sračinec, Varaždinska 273 a presentation of proposed guidelines on "Health care of Croatian veterans" based on research results and field experiences was held, as well as the second psychosocial workshop on the connection between physical health and the aspect of spirituality. The guidelines were presented to the audience by the advisor of the thematic network for health, mag.med.techn, Stanko Šincek, issues of preventive measures were addressed, treatment, palliative medicine and rehabilitation of the target group (defenders). The results indicate the importance of maintaining and improving mental health and psychological factors, in order to improve the general quality of life of individuals and ultimately to create a happier and more functional society as a whole. After the presentation of the guidelines, the second psychosocial workshop was held, which was joined by Rev.. Ivica Cujzek who on the feast of St.. Josip gave a lecture to the participants on the connection between spiritual peace and physical health and how to achieve and maintain peace, joy and how to contribute to the construction of modern society. The holder of the project is the Association of Veterans of the Croatian Guards, and on it with the Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for PTSD of the Republic of Croatia as a project partner, participates more 15 civil society organizations and higher education and scientific institutions with the aim of developing dialogue and strengthening cooperation between veterans' associations, other civil society organizations, local and regional self-government units, social partners and scientific institutions with the purpose of developing guidelines for improving the quality of life of Croatian veterans.

Action of a member association from Međimurje County

In the action entitled "Ukraine is not alone with us", members from the member association from Međimurje County, UHBDL PTSD MZ organized and collected and delivered supplies for women and children refugees from the war zone of Ukraine. Praiseworthy action and great help of members who have already shown themselves with such actions in their county, as well as in the area of ​​Sisak-Moslavina County after the devastating earthquake.

Parade on the occasion of the anniversary of the beginning of the Homeland War

Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for PTSD Zagreb on the occasion of marking the anniversary of the beginning of the Homeland War, as part of the program 30 years later - remembrance of the victims of the war funded by the City of Zagreb, organized a parade from the association's headquarters in Novi Zagreb to the new Monument to the Homeland near the City Hall. Members of the association and family took part in the parade, thus paying tribute to all the victims of the war, but also expressed sympathy for the Ukrainian people and the suffering they are going through. Wreaths and lighted candles were laid at the monument.

Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder of the Republic of Croatia in order to improve the work of member associations

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Remembrance Day - commemoration in Vukovar and Škabrnja

On the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Homeland War Victims in Vukovar and Škabrnja Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for PTSD Zagreb with the support of the City of Zagreb through the project 30 years later - in memory of the victims of the war, it organized transport for its members to Vukovar and Škabrnje. After 8 members traveled to Vukovar and Škabrnje and laid wreaths and lit candles for all the victims at the places of suffering. They remembered all the brave defenders and civilians who, because of the aggression against their country, sacrificed their lives and helped create our country.