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St. Jacob’s Cathedral Sibenik

Porthole to the past

Sibenik museum Medieval fair

Unique presentation of life and work

INTERVIEWS

Mr. Josip Brnadic Photo gallery

Last week in pictures

From the editor

Mark THOMAS

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elcome to our beautiful city and the fifteenth and last edition of “The Sibenik Times” for this summer season. What a summer it has been! The first year of “The Sibenik Times” and a very successful one. It’s always a risk when you start a new project, but the amount of positive feedback I’ve had from tourists to our county has made it all worth while. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the project, from the companies who had the vision to advertise in the newspaper, to the many tourist organisations that bought and distributed the newspaper, to the staff of the local Croatian Sibenik newspaper that helped me put it all together; the list goes on and on. This is the first year but it’s the first of many so the next time you’re here on holidays remember to pick up a copy of “The Sibenik Times”. September is here, thank God. Seems like the summer just started and things were just heating up when here we are with autumn knocking loudly on the door. I guess that time flies when you’re having fun. People are already beginning to speak as if the season and summer are over. Results are being drawn up and calculated. Analysts are surveying the performances and convincing themselves and everyone else that the results are better than last year, it’s what’s called creative accountancy. There are the normal questions “Was the tourist season better than last year?” or “How can we improve on this year?”, plus the normal excuses and finger pointing in a desperate attempt to avoid blame. The height of the season has probably passed in most cases but the best is yet to come. How long will it be before the cold and dark winter nights are upon us? If you look at the shop windows then the answer is not long at all. Their autumn and winter collections are out and anyone wishing to buy shorts and sandals can pick them up for a bargain price. Seems a little odd to me shopping for winter coats and jumpers when the temperature is still in the 30’s and the sea is still warm and inviting, but I guess in a months time it would useful. So the summer is slowing fading like our suntans. Although I have to admit I look forward to September every year, it’s certainly my favourite month of the year in Croatia. A few weeks ago I spent half an hour desperately looking for a parking space, struggled to escape crowds and finally waited for hours (not really but it seemed like hours) in the supermarket while a group of Japanese tried to pay with Euros one by one, and all of this in temperatures of 38ºc. Sweating profusely I entered into my house, throw down the shopping and with a gasp said to my wife “When will these bloody foreigners go home!” She and her friend looked at me completely stunned and then burst out into laughter. But that was a few weeks ago in the heart of the season and now September is here and things have turned in my favour. In the last week or so I haven’t seen an Italian number plate and the ferries have returned to Bari and Ancona filled with sunburnt tourists wondering what to do with the Kuna coins in their pockets or wondering why the souvenirs that they bought have “Made in China” embossed on the bottom. No more Italian drivers indicating to turn one way and then veering sharply in the other direction. It’s not just the Italians who have gone home the general crush of tourists seems to have died down. What will these tourists miss about Sibenik after their holiday here apart from the sun and the sea? You would be surprised. I got an e-mail for a man in Sweden asking me what the ingredients in cevapi were so that he could make them at home. And another lady from Denmark bought lavender seeds to grow in her garden to remind her of her holidays. There are so many other reasons why I love September. It’s just as warm as July and August but it doesn’t feel so hot and stuffy, as William Bryant quoted “autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” Talking about the weather a warm and sunny autumn in England is known as an “Indian Summer” but here it’s a “Babino Ljeto”. I can’t see any connection between the two phrases, only to guess that Indian grandmothers must be extremely hot. I wonder what they call an “Indian summer” in India. So the weather in September is pleasantly mild but the sea is just as warm as it is in the middle of the season. And there is plenty of room to unfold your towel on the beach as the children have gone back to school, yippee. There’s another reason to love September, well as long as you’re not a pupil, the schools are open again. Sighs of relief can be heard from housewives all over Sibenik as school starts again. These sighs are not as audible on the Stradun as the amount of first year pupils starting school in the Old City becomes less and less every year. Fairly soon there will be more teachers than pupils. So we’ve got a less crowded city, perfect climate, warm seas, children back at school and cooler evenings for a long nights sleep. Thank you for reading “The Sibenik Times” and see you all again next year.

AUSTRIAN CANNONS FOUND NEAR SIBENIK

Croatian historian Milivoj Blazevic has recovered two Austrian cannons believed to have belonged to the Schwarzenberg which was involved in the famous naval battles at Helgoland. The Battle of Helgoland was fought on 9 May 1864, during the Second War of Schleswig between the navy of Denmark and the allied navies of Austria and Prussia south of the then-British North Sea island of Heligoland. When the Danish forces had caused the flagship of the Austrian commander, Freiherr von Tegetthoff, to burst into flames, he withdrew his squadron to neutral waters around Heligoland. It was the last significant naval battle fought by squadrons of wooden ships and also the last one involving Denmark. Although the battle ended with a tactical victory for Denmark, it had no impact on the outcome of the war. A general armistice came into effect on 12 May, and Denmark had lost the war. The cannons were found on the coast by the former military garrison at Kuline in Sibenik. It is believed that they were used in the battle when Austria and Prussia fought against Denmark in the battle near Vis Island in 1866. Blazevic found one cannon buried but the second had been partially in plain view but nobody noticed it for

what it was because it was used for mooring ships. The finding of the cannons, each weighing a tonne and believed to be around two centuries old, is important because of its historical value and because it highlights the unjustly forgotten naval history of Sibenik. Blazevic believes the cannons were a part of the Austrian naval vessel Schwarzenberg, an Austrian frigate that was located in Sibenik where it served as both a garrison and a ship for training the young men of the Imperial and royal naval army - which existed from 1887 until 1913. The most likely explanation is that they were stripped off the ship and left for the Fort to use before it departed. He said: “If not then they could be from the corvettes Aurora and Frunsberg

LATVIA SUPPORTS CROATIA

Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader on Friday met with Latvian President Valdis Zatlers, who is on an official visit to Croatia. Sanader thanked Latvia for its support to Croatia’s accession into the EU and NATO, the Croatian government said in a press release. The Croatian prime minister voiced satisfaction that the Latvian parliament would start the process of ratification of the protocol on Croatia’s joining NATO soon after the parliamentary break ends. Sanader and Zatlers also spoke about the possibilities of strengthening economic exchange between the two countries, especially in tourism, as well as the possibilities of establishing a direct flight route between Zagreb an Riga. President Zatlers expressed satisfaction with the fact that Croatia and Latvia are friendly countries who are cooperating in various international forums. He said Latvia’s relations with Croatia were very important, especially considering the fact that Croatia would soon become a member of NATO and the EU and its significant geographic position in the centre of the Adriatic region, the press release says.

that were also used for training.” The area where the cannons were found will soon be under construction work for a new marina, so additional findings are not excluded. Both cannons and the possible new findings will be dug up and cleaned under proper supervision of experts and archeologists. The owner of the NCP shipyard Sibenik Goran Prgin hopes that both cannons will serve as an attraction at an upcoming boat show in October. In Denmark as in Austria, the outcome of the battle was regarded as a victory. The Danish squadron was enthusiastically welcomed in Copenhagen, while in Austria, Tegetthoff was awarded with his promotion to rear admiral. He subsequently led the reform of the Austrian naval establishment.

AMERICANS DISCOVER CROATIA Visitors from the USA flocked to Croatia in record numbers this summer as a survey by U.S. Tour Operators revealed the country was tied at second for hottest places to visit this year. Only two years ago 200,000 Americans visited the beautiful country bordering the Adriatic Sea, and this year the Croatians are expecting double that number. Most obvious are the financial considerations. With the dollar taking a hammering in the international money markets Americans are finding it increasingly expensive, to the point of prohibitive, to visit their traditional European stomping grounds of the Italy, Greece and the French Riviera. Searching for cheaper alternatives has led Americans to Croatia, eager to establish itself as a top European destination. Outstanding quality food and drink at incredible value combined with the clean water, less-than-crowded beaches and friendly, helpful approach of the locals immediately makes the Croatian Tourist slogan of: “The Mediterranean as it once was” ring true. It also helps their ambition to be big on the European tourist map.

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THE FIRST CROATIAN PRIMARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPENS The first Croatian primary catholic school has been opened by the Sibenik diocese in a former military garrison in Mandalina, Sibenik on Monday. The school will follow a standard curriculum set by the Ministry of education, science and sport. In the first class some 30 children have taken up places and they will be divided into two classes and a further seven more

children will attend the second moor senior class for older children. On the opening ceremony Sibenik bishop Ante Ivas said that the movement for the first Catholic primary school in Sibenik is now almost five years old. The school which still has no full name is going to work under the motto ‘ Today this school needs joy’. For the school head master Fran-

TWO GOLDEN MEDALS FOR CROATIAN WINE Beating off stiff competition from more than 9,219 wines from all around the world, a Croatian Chardonnay and the Rizling Rajnski won two golden medals in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2008. News of the victory was announced at the final of the competition that was held in London earlier this week. The prize-winning Croatian wines, the Bodren Chardonnay 2005 and the Bodren Rizling Rajnski 2006 are produced by Boris Dreneski from Hum on Sutla, in northern Croatia. The competition is organised by international wine magazine ‘Decanter’ which has its headquarters in London. Wines were judged this year in two price brackets – those that cost under £10 and those that cost over £10. The wine was subjected to a thorough testing that lasted for a few months and included numerous wine experts. The award means that Croatian sweet wines from Zagorje are now regarded as one of the best 12 wines in the world.

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ciscan Mandica Starcevic has been taken on. Sister Starcevic pointed out that most of the children come from the Sibenik area, Vodice and Brodarica, and that

they special bus transport was on offer as well as a full day in school (8am – 5pm). The school is free of charge, but parents share in paying for transport and food.

CZECH DEPUTY PM REASSURES CROATIA ON EU TALKS

Alexandr Vondra, the Czech Republic deputy prime minister, has reassured Croatia it intends to move its European Union (EU) membership talks forward during its presidency, it has been reported. The Commission, the executive arm of the EU, had already declared it hopes to give the country a roadmap for accession negotiations by November, according to Forbes. With this in place the process could be completed by November the following year, although Croatia is looking to 2010 or 2011. Mr Vondra told a news conference: “We expect to move to the final stage [in] talks with at least Croatia [during the Czech presidency].” Earlier this summer, Czech Republic prime minister Mirek Topolanek told balkaninsight.com issues surrounding the Lisbon Treaty would not halt Croatia’s claims to join the EU. Stjepan Mesic, the Croatian president, also told Le Figaro the country will not be discouraged and will be ready to join the 27-nation body in 2009.

• Martin Bell, later an independent Member of Parliament, is among the British journalists who spent time in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia in the 1990s. • Stipe Delić from Makarska directed British actor Richard Burton as Tito in the 1973 film Sutjeska (The Fifth Offensive) and was assistant director for the 1969 film Battle of the Neretva in which British actor Anthony Dawson played General Morelli. • In World War II, some 6,000 British soldiers, sailors and airmen were stationed on the island of Vis. Over 60 years on, the surviving veterans return every year to commemorate their comrades who died fighting alongside their Dalmatian allies. • The most famous battle in defence of Sibenik in its thousand-year-old history was lead from 17th August until 16th September 1647. • Murter is the biggest insular village in Sibenik-Knin County. • Croatia has had independence since 25 June 1991 • Has 1.825 million telephones in use but 2.553 million mobile phones in use. • Zirje is the furthest inhabited island from Sibenik and is situated 20.4 kilometers south-west of the city. • The national anthem of the Republic of Croatia is “Our Beautiful Homeland”. • Tisno was named after the Croatian word tisno which means strait, perfectly describing its location. • The first Children Festival was held from the 19th until 28th July 1958 on the Square of the Republic of Croatia in Sibenik • On the island of Zlarin there is still today a workshop for processing coral. • Croatia is divided in 20 counties and 1 city. (Zagreb) • The municipality of Knin was divided between Independent State of Croatia and the Kingdom of Italy at the beginning of World War II. Knin, old Croatian town, entered the system of Independent State of Croatia. • Sibenik is 21 nautical miles away from Zadar, from Split 38, from Makarska 66, Hvar 46, Vis 46, Korcula 79, Ploce 90, Dubrovnik 127, and from the National Park Kornati 20 miles. • Sibenik’s Cathedral of Saint Jacob was built over 105 years, from 1431 till 1536, exclusively from stone, from islands of Korcula and Brac.

2000 EXTRA WORK PERMITS TO FOREIGNERS IN CROATIA

More foreigners will be allowed to work in Croatia this year after the GSV endorsed on Monday proposals that will increase the number of permits granted from 8,397 to 10,242 for the current year. According to the head of the GSV and the representatives of the local employers association, Ivica Mudrinic, the main requirement is not for highly qualified workers but more people to work as builders, carpenters or in agriculture. Mudrinic added that extra work permits to foreigners were also planned for 2009. However local trade union bosses were unhappy about the increase in the number of permits. Union leaders think that the real reason for the labour deficit in some areas are low payments, and

the large amount of unpaid overtime that was being demanded. Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor however rejected the union claims. She pointed out one employer who is looking for a shepherd for a longer period and he offers 4,500 kunas (643 Euros) pay, a place to stay and food, but nobody has shown any interest in the job. Union representative Kresimir Sever stressed that unions has been raising the alarm for years that the education system had not been producing what is needed. Sever pointed to the fact that in the Croatian Employment Service some 27 per cent of the unemployed are aged 29 and around 37 per cent are younger than 34.

SPEAK UP! We would love to hear from you. Please write or send an e-mail to us about your stay in Sibenik. Your comments are valuable to us and the most interesting letters will be published every week. Thanks. Mark Thomas The Sibenik Times, B. Petranovića 3, 22000, Šibenik. [email protected]

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MEDIEVAL FAIR IN SIBENIK T he “Medieval Fair in Sibenik” is an event that aims to preserve the folklore and ethnic heritage of the region, handcrafts and souvenirs, original goods made of wood, metal and other materials. It is held at the end of September. The famed cannons on the Šibenik quay are firing once again, their barrels smoking this time not in anger, defending the city from an enemy at sea, but as a part of the Fair in the Medieval Šibenik. It is an event that takes place through the streets and squares of the old town by way of which the locals demonstrate the wealth of their city’s cultural and historical heritage. The Fair programmes offer a unique presentation of life, work and gastronomic achievements in the times when Sibenik

was the largest city in Croatia. Special attention is therefore paid to the features of the traditional culture and old craft production of Sibenik. Numerous local and visiting actors tell stories of the medieval Sibenik, harmony singing gro-

If you are in the city at the end of September the “Medieval Fair in Sibenik” is certainly worth a visit

ups and dancing troupes accompany the strollers dressed in traditional costumes and uniforms while jugglers, fanfare, archers and knights lark around to recreate the atmosphere of the fairs of those times. If you are in the city at the end of

September the “Medieval Fair in Sibenik” is certainly worth a visit. The streets and squares of the city are filled with market stands offering a wide plethora of handmade arts and crafts. This is also an ideal opportunity to find an authentic so-

uvenir from the Sibenik region as well as to enjoy the sights and sounds of a medieval city. Sibenik certainly has a long and rich tradition and history and this fair will give you some idea on how people lived and worked in times gone by.

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P RTHOLE TO THE PAST

SIBENIK MUSEUM

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he Šibenik museum was established on the 20 th of December 1925 to mark the thousandth anniversary of the Croatian kingdom. The museum is located in the former Duke’s palace that’s in the vicinity of the cathedral. The duke’s palace is part of the town’s costal defensive system; it was built in the 13 th c and 14 th c. The two wings of the once much larger building have been preserved. In this building lived the utmost representative of administration in Šibenik (the town Duke). The south wing stretches along the coast from the square tower to the polygonal tower. The square tower known as the Duke’s tower is the largest building on the coast, and derives from the 14c. Between it and the Bishop’s palace is the renaissance town gate from the 16c. In the middle

of the ground floor of the Duke’s palace, from the south wing, there is a passage with the town gate. Above this gate there is an emblem with the town patron on it (St Michael). The west wing of the palace faces the vestry of the cathedral. On the south wing of the palace there are 2 doors with simple stone door ways, and between them a niche, with a baroque sculpture of the town duke Nikola Marcella. In 1975 reconstruction of Duke’s palace was finished, and it allowed the museum to function to its present date. The museum of the town of Šibenik can be divided into two sections: the archeological, and the historical and ethnological. The museum’s prime task is to collect, preserve, conserve and present the historical heritage of the Šibenik region. In its collections the museum keeps a

variety of objects that are essential for analyzing Šibenik history. The holdings of the museum are divided into collections: the archeological (Prehistoric, Ancient, Middle Age, and underwater findings), cultural-historical (collections of stone monuments, graphics, weapons, photographs and archival material.) and the gallery. The museum has 150,000 artifacts. The most significant results the museum has accomplished are

in the exploratory activities, exhibitory and publication activities. Many archeological sites have been explored in the region and in local waters. 200 exhibitions have been organized which were followed by the according catalogs. Adjacent to that there have been many editions that have shed light on the history of Šibenik ; the oldest Croatian town on the Adriatic coast, which was all organized by the museum and its staff.

THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES OF SIBENIK’S HISTORY 1066 Sibenik is first mentioned in a document by Croatian king Petar Kresimir IV. 1298 Document of pope Boniface III gives to Sibenik status of free city and dioceses. 1340 First Croatian saint was born in Sibenik, Nikola Tavelic. 1412 Sibenik falls under the Venetian rule. 1431 Ground stone of famous Sibenik’s cathedral was laid. 1536 Cathedral was finished. 1797. centuries of Venetian rule in Sibenik stopped. 1813. -1918 Austrian government in Sibenik.

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INTERVIEW: Mr. JOSIP BRNADIĆ MANAGER HOTEL PUNTA

One of the plans is increasing the overall capacity of the hotel

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otel Punta in Vodice is one of the leading hotels in the whole region and with a capacity of 312 rooms it is also one of the biggest. Last week I caught up with the director of the hotel Mr. Josip Brnadić and he explained how the summer season has gone and what the plans are for the future. How pleased are you with the current tourist season? Generally, I’m very pleased with the season so far. The results are better than last year and that is the most important factor. Even though at the beginning of the season the forecasts were not so positive business has picked up through the year. Our season lasts

until the last charter plane flies, which normally means until the end of October. After that we do get some guests who arrive by bus or individual guests. The hotel is open all year, we have a policy that we are open all year and we stick by that policy. When we first decided to open all year round it was a risk and we were not so busy but now we have managed to pick up more and more guests over this period. In fact we have found that the number of business men and women has increased over the winter months which in turn mean

that more business is being done in the whole county over the winter. Does the hotel organize congress tourism? Yes, in fact we have seen a sharp increase in recent years in interest for congress tourism. This type of tourism is ideal for us because the conferences tend to be organized out of

the normal tourist season, in the spring or over the winter. The hotel has a congress hall for around 150 people but if we have to organize larger conferences we can offer the city hall. The city hall has 260 seats and is only about 3 minutes from the hotel. Where are the majority of your guests from? The majority of our guests are from Germany. I have been working in the hotel for seven years and every year the Germans are in the majority. However, in recent years we have seen an increase in the number of guests from countries that have “discovered” Croatia, Vodice and Hotel Punta, these include Spa-

even though the number of individual guests has risen strongly in the last few years it still is a small percentage of the overall number of guests. When we are talking about such large numbers than an increase of 1% is a great financial increase. Is Vodice a well located destination? Yes, and this is one of the main advantages of Vodice as a tourist destination. Two airports, in Zadar and Split are relatively close, around 40 to 50 minutes from Vodice. Geographically speaking we are in a great position. Two national parks are in the region as well as nature parks. Also due to the motorway Zagreb is now

Definitely the most important factor that we need to work on is the number of hotel rooms we have. Vodice as a destination has around 14,000 beds but the vast majority of these are in private accommodation nish, Portuguese and French tourists. Last month I checked the statistics of the hotel and believe it or not we had guests from 30 different countries. This year we’ve had guests from Australia, USA and Japan. One reason for this colorful list of guests is probably due to the fact that we have introduced on-line booking in the hotel. Very few hotels in this region and in fact in Croatia have on-line booking but in the future this must change. The tourism market and industry has changed and less and less people book holidays through agencies but prefer to book direct on-line, not just for their accommodation but also their flights. What percentages of your guests come through agencies or through individual reservations? This is very hard to calculate because we are talking about a huge number of overnight stays. Due to this

much closer and the rest of the Dalmatian coast. How would you improve Vodice as a tourist destination? Definitely the most important factor that we need to work on is the number of hotel rooms we have. Vodice as a destination has around 14,000 beds but the vast majority of these are in private accommodation. Only around 10% of these are actually in hotels which is poor. This is not just a problem specific to Vodice but the whole Dalmatian coast. What are the plans for the future? One of the plans is definitely increasing the overall capacity of the hotel. At the moment we have 312 rooms which means that we can accommodate around 650 people, but the optimal number in reality is around 550 guests. Then improving the general standard of the hotel, services and facilities, we have to keep moving forward and looking at ways to make guests time in the hotel more comfortable and memorable.

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HOW TO PREVENT SUMMER HOLIDAY HEALTH WOES

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hile a holiday is a time for relaxation and recuperation, it can also be a trigger for illness and health problems due to sudden changes in climate and diet, as well as increased levels of stress and dehydration from traveling. Here are some common summer holiday ailments and how you can try and avoid them:

Problem – Mosquito bites Great red swollen blotches all over your newly exposed body is not what you want as you hit the beach. Most bites take about a week to clear up so that will mean you are covered in red spots for the duration of your holiday. Prevention By taking vitamin B12 up to two weeks before you leave for your holiday you can change the taste of your blood which makes it repellent to mosquitoes. A tincture of Lemon Balm rubbed onto the skin has also been found in trials to help prevent mosquito bites. Vitamin B 12 and

Lemon Balm tinctures are available at most health food stores and chemists

Problem – Swollen ankles/DVT Trying to shove great swollen ankles into your delicate summer holiday sandals is never going to look a very pretty sight. Although swollen ankles from flying usually go down within a day or so, they are still an undesirable result of air travel and can ruin the first few days of your holiday. In addition swollen ankles in some cases can be heighten the risk of DVT (Deep vein thrombosis), which in very rare cases can be fatal. Prevention Taking the DVT prevention supplement Zinopin not only reduces your risk of flight related DVT during the flight, it prevents your ankles and legs from swelling during and after the flight. You can take Zinopin just one day before flying and then1 hour before flying to help reduce swollen ankles.

Problem – Hay fever The most troublesome period for hayfever sufferers in the UK is June-August as this is when pollen counts are at their highest. But going on holiday can also trigger an attack as high pollen seasons in foreign countries differ from those in the UK – it is now ranked as the sixth most prevalent persistent condition in major developed countries. Prevention New research published last month in the British Medical Journal found that a natural extract called Petasin, taken from a common European shrub known as Butterbur, is as effective as common antihistamines such as Cetrizine for treating Hayfever. Antihistamines tend to have a sedative effect which can make even the simplest task like driving a car difficult of even dangerous and concentration levels tend to be significantly impaired with antihistamine medications, leaving many suffers desperate to find non-drowsy alternatives. Histamines and leukotrie-

Problem - Sun Damage Sun exposure damages skin inside and out. First it attacks the epidermis, the thin, outermost tier of skin, forming a layer of dead cells that give skin a leathery appearance. Then it progressively damages the upper layers of the dermis, or the bulk of the skin, leaving them thinner, less resilient and more susceptible to wrinkling. Over time, the collagen and elastin fibers that form the dermis also break down, causing gradual drooping and sagging. However, apart from just grabbing some sunblock, a straw hat and oversized shades - thinking about what nutrients you are supplying your body with will also nes (substances produced in allergic reactions) play an important pathobiological role in hayfever, triggering all the common symptoms. The butterbur extract Petasites Hybridus (Ze339) has been shown to block the synthesis of these chemicals and therefore reducing symptoms typical of hayfever.

Problem- Prickly heat/ eczema Increased heat and sweating gives rise to heat rashes and skin conditions such as eczema. Being covered in a

protect you against the ageing effects of the sun this summer. Prevention • Avoid strong sunlight whenever possible, and cover up with loose clothing and a hat. • Thickly apply sunscreen with a SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15 before going out in the sun. Choose a lotion that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, for maximum protection. • Wear sunglasses at all times • Babies under 12 months should be kept in the shade at all times and covered up with a high factor sun lotion or sunblock.

vicious red rash is bound to an end to your bikini beach body aspirations. Prevention A natural soothing cooling gel made from Cardiospermum (a plant extract taken from the balloon vine) is ideal for calming irritating heat trigger skin conditions. In a recent UK trial is was found to be as effective for some people than steroids in the treatment of eczema. Cardiospermum has been examined for its anti-inflammatory and dermatological effect in more than 12 published research trials on its medi-

cinal effects on inflammatory skin conditions.

Problem - Diarrhoea You are more likely to get a stomach bug on holiday than any other time and there is nothing that will curtail your holiday fun more than a vicious bout of deli belly. Prevention Lactobacillus Acidophilus is actually a type of friendly bacteria that you can take up to two weeks before you leave for your holiday to help strengthen your intestine in preparation for foreign food.

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LAST WEEK IN PICTURES The festival of classical music “Musica Appassionata” finished last week. The artists decided to explore the beauty of Sibenik with a trip to the Krka National Park.

The closing of the Tribunj cultural summer organized under the title of “Big artists in a small place.”

The beaches of Vodice prove a hit in the warm Indian summer.

In the first eight months of this year 700,000 guests stayed in the Sibenik region, which is a four percent increase on last year.

The first runner up of Miss World, Ivana Brnić, plays host to Miss Poland Izabala Zdrodowski.

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A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

DRAŽEN PETROVIĆ Dražen Petrović (October 22, 1964 – June 7, 1993) was a Croatian basketball player, born in Sibenik. He is considered the crucial part of the vanguard to the present-day mass influx of European players into the NBA. He set new standards for the game across borders, first in Spain for Real Madrid and later with the Portland Trailblazers and New Jersey Nets of the NBA. Fans stood up to take notice of the mighty “Petro”.

FACT FILES The Sibenik – Knin County is full of interesting sights and sounds. Its history and tradition are rich, complicated and fascinating. Its nature and wildlife, including two national parks, are unique and

breathtaking. Its cuisine and wine are world class. The connection to the sea is unbreakable. And finally its people are friendly, generous and warm. Every week we’ll bring you a few short fact files of different areas of life in the county so that you can better comprehend the culture that surrounds you.

SIBENIK REGION The Šibenik region covers about 1,000 square kilometers and is composed of an island and a coastal region, and its hinterland. The county of Šibenik has 242 islands, islets and rocks. Most of this archipelago lies in the north-west part of Šibenik’s

waters and is very indented, bare and sparsely inhabited. The county of Šibenik has only 10 island settlements. The most numerous group of islands are the Kornati, widely known for their bizarre shapes and luxurious and magnificent landscapes.

THE DALMATIAN HOP ON HOP OFF TOUR The “City Tour” offers guided Hop On - Hop Off tours in and around Šibenik, Primošten, Rogoznica, Vodice on their distinct open-top double decker. In the “City Tour” bus you receive free

copy of “City Tour Guide” which presents all the cities we are going through and attractions. Stewardesses will offer you cold drinks, snacks and souvenirs.

RASLINA

DINARA MOUNTAIN

Raslina was mentioned in 1463 under the name of Prukljan (villa Proclan) after the bay it lies in, 14 Km. from Sibenik. It was mentioned as Kastel (Castle) Raslina in 1515, when it had strong walls and towers. Old Kastel Raslina was under the Turks until 1576 and was completely destroyed. The very old Chapel of St. Michael (sv. Mihovil) is mentioned in 1457, although it was built much earlier. Not far from Raslina the walls of the submerged castle can be seen in the water. There are still many legends about it, and it is popularly known as Gavanovi dvori.

Dinara is a mountain range, 20 km long and 10 km wide and at the same time, it is the highest mountain peak in Croatia (1831m). It is famous for the longest cliff in Croatia, which is 6 km long. Dinara is the first Croatian mountain of proven natural beauties and special aesthetic experiences, even a source of inspiration for poets (Petar Zoranić: Planine (Mountains), 1536). It provides inexhaustible potentials for hunting, riding, trekking, alpinism, cave exploration, speleology, kite-flying, paragliding, bike and SUV tours and other forms of day-trips, nature and adventure tourism. To climb Dinara, one must be experienced in mountaineering, even though approach roads are marked at various spots.

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KORNATI HISTORY

Since the arrival of the first settlers (people from Murter, Betina and Zaglav in the 17th century) until the end of the 19th century, the circumstances on the Kornati Islands remained mostly unchanged. There are only a small number of documents describing the life on the Kornati Islands. The first laborer and shepherd settlements were built around that time. These settlements were small rural complexes built along the edges of the fields. The cadastre maps from 1824-1830 register 187 settlements with Murter as the main one. These records mainly refer to the inland part of the islands (not to coastal settlements). It is important to mention that as early as in 1682 Murterini, the inhabitants of the Pašman Island and the adjoining mainland, were recorded in the documents as a real “threat and bother” to the fishermen of Sali. The fight for the fishing right in the Kornati area escalated during that period. At the end of the 19th century, because of the new agrarian politics in Dalmatia, the noblemen from Zadar, owners of the Kornati land, could no longer pay the duties and taxes and they, therefore, sold the Kornati Islands. In 1885 the Murterini bought the Island of Žut, and in 1896, together with the people from Betina and Zaglav, they bought the Island of Kornat and all its surrounding islands as well. The inhabitants of the Island of Murter became owners of 90% of the Kornati land. The inhabitants of Sali remained in control of the sea because they had the traditional and documented fishing right which they

held onto throughout the entire history of the Kornati Islands. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century the economy and life in the Kornati area acquired a completely new meaning. This is the time of the greatest agrarian activities. What used to be mostly pastural landscape was turned into fertile fields (there were ten times more newly cleared land sections and fences). A complex mosaic of drywall fences was built during this period. It is today one of the main cultural attractions within the National Park. The people turned slowly towards the coast. Porti, the coastal settlements built in the bays suitable for living, became fully recognized in the 20th century.

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Issue 15 13. 09. 2008.

Events in Sibenik county for september 2008.

SIBENIK SOUVENIRS

Sibenik

Šibenik Hat

21.-23.09. MEDIEVAL FAIR IN SIBENIK 18.10.08 St. Lucas – Traditional day of the onion “ETNOLAND”, Pakovo Selo near Drniš

jezera 08.09. “MALE GOSPE“- PILGRIMAGE

murter 08.09 MALA GOSPA – FESTIVAL 22-30.9. REGATTA “LATIN SAIL”

vodice 19.09 MEMORIAL HANDBALL TOURNAMENT - MEMORIAL HANDBALL TOURNAMENT “ANTE MIHIĆ BOGDE” 20.09 AT 20:00 THE EVENING OF CUSTOMS OF OUR HOMELAND 16.09. CYCLING RACE VODICE- ZATON- ŠIBENIK BRIDGE – VODICE BRIDGE –VODICE „HEART AGAINST STEEL „ 07.10.08 Tradition Dalmatian song evening

29.09. ST. MICHAEL FESTIVAL

SKRADIN 08.09. “MALA GOSPA “ PILGRIMAGE

The first Šibenik hats were red, without any decorations. That first form of today’s hat was worn by the Illyrians, and it can be seen on the head sculptures around the St. James cathedral. Over time the hat changed its color, becoming orange and it also began to be decorated with a spiral design.

14.10.08 Folklore evening 21.10.08 Tradition Dalmatian song evening

The Sibenik Button Through the years, the Sibenik Button decorated the male national costume, a throughout the last few decades it has been recognized as an original souvenir of Sibenik. Today, the Sibenik Button can be bought in the form of earnings, rings, charms, tie pins, broaches, necklaces and other similar items. The Button has the form of two half spheres connected in the middle and hollow inside. The outer part is decorated with thin silver threads and balls. The original Button was made out of silver, with an exact size; however, today you can find it made out of gold and aluminum and in various sizes. In 2007, the Šibenik Button was named the most original Croatian souvenir by the Croatian Tourist Board.

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SAMPHIRE (motar)

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amphire, or rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum), the sole species of the genus Crithmum, is an edible wild plant found in coastal regions of Croatia. The term samphire is used for several unrelated species of coastal plant. In King Lear, Shakespeare refers to the dangerous practice of collecting rock samphire from cliffs. “Half-way down, Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!” Rock samphire has fleshy, divided aromatic leaves that have been described by Culpeper as having a “pleasant, hot and

spicy taste”. The stems, leaves and seed pods may be pickled in hot, salted, spiced vinegar, or the leaves used fresh in salads. Richard Mabey in “Food for Free” gives several recipes for samphire, although it is possible that at least one of these may refer to Marsh samphire (salicornia europaea),a very common confusion. Samphire grows readily in the garden in a light, rich soil, but obtaining seed commercially is very difficult, also the removal of wild plants is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

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CAPERS (kapare) The caper (Capparis spinosa L.) is a perennial spiny shrub that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish-white flowers. A caper is also the pickled bud of this plant. The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout. The plant is best known for the edible bud and fruit (caper berry) which are usually consumed pickled. Capers can be grown easily from fresh seed, gathered from ripe fruit and planted into well drained seedraising mix. Seedlings will appear in 2-4 weeks. Old, stored seeds enter a state of dormancy and require cold stratification in order to germinate. Cuttings from semi-hardwood shoots taken in Autumn may root, but this is not a reliable means of propagation. Caper plants prefer full sun in warm/temperate climates and should be treated much like cacti. They require regular watering in summer and very little during winter and are deciduous, though in warmer climates they may simply stop growing. Capers have a curious reaction to sudden increases in humidity - they form wart-like pock marks across the leaf surface. This appears to be harmless as the plant quickly adjusts to the new conditions and produce unaffected leaves. Seedling capers can be expected to flower from the second to third year and live for at least decades, and probably much longer.

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Wellness Spa Center Solaris is one of the biggest wellness centers in Dalmatia located on 2500 m2. It includes a complex of heated indoor pools with sea and fresh water, along with whirpool and jacuzzy; gym, World of Saunas (Finnish sauna, Mediterranean grotto, Tepidarium and Relaxarium), body massage, thallaso and aroma treatments, wellness shop and bar. In the heart of our wellness spa center is a wellness bar with its breathtaking Mediterranean garden, where you can enjoy yourself, while drinking freshly mixed fruit cocktails and frappes or simply choose something from our healthy food menu. Wellness Spa Center is located next to indoor pools within SOLARIS Hotel Ivan. The whole complex offers a beautiful view of the sea. SPECIAL OFFER OF THE MONTH > Special discount to World of Saunas Finnish sauna > It represents a traditional form of perspiration that has been practiced for centuries now. It beneficially affects the heart and the blood circulation. High temperature and exchange of warm and cold conditions stimulates circulation. it has positive effects on metabolism, and stimulates accelerated excretion of toxic substances from the body. Mediterranean grotto > In the ambience of a cave with special lighting effects, this bath is perfect for relaxation and regeneration of the body due to inhalation of aromatised air that improves the functioning of respiratory organs as well as the mood and health in general . Tepidarium > It is built in the same way as the Finnish sauna, only the temperature is considerably lower with medium air humidity, where aromatized humidity reaches sauna through special drains, resulting in positive effects to your health, especially respiratory organs.

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• Health

PHARMACY BALDEKIN, Stjepana Radica 56a, tel. 332-068; PHARMACY CENTRALA, Stjepana Radica bb, tel. 213-539; PHARMACY VAROS, Kralja Zvonimira 32, tel. 212-539; PHARMACY PLENCA, Karla Vipauca 21, tel. 214 -118, Osme dalmatinske udarne brigade 3, tel. 331-022; DONATION PHARMACY, Brace Polica bb, tel. 333437, VITA- SPECIALISED TRADE FOR MEDICINES AND MEDICIAL PRODUCTS, Biskupa Fosca 11, tel. 215-850 and Biskupa Milete 5a, tel. 310-525; PHARMACY BARANOVIC-PETKOVIC, Stjepana Radica 1, tel. 212-061; PHARMACY RADIN, Kralja Zvonimira 121, tel. 338-716; PHARMACY COBANOV, Trg Ivana Pavla II, tel-fax: 331-255; HERBAL PHARMACY GOSPINA TRAVA, Stjepana Radica 27, tel. 219-245; HERBAL PHARMACY NATURA, Stjepana Radica 12, tel. 336-116.

• Banks

JADRANSKA BANKA: tel. 242-242; CROATIA BANKA: Trg Pavla Subica And br. 1, tel. 212-033; HRVATSKA POSTANSKA BANKA: A. Starcevica bb, tel. 337-345; OTP BANKA: Ante Supuka 22, tel. 062/201-444; PRIVREDNA BANKA ZAGREB: Vladimira Nazora 1, tel. 322-150; RAIFFEISEN BANK AUSTRIA: Trg Drazena Petrovica bb, tel. 348-800; HVB - SPLITSKA BANKA: Poljana 2, tel. 022/214-663; ZAGREBACKA BANKA: Biskupa Milete 2a, tel. 022/201-370; ERSTE BANKA d.d.: Poljana 5, tel. 062/374-540; HYPO-GROUP ALPE ADRIA: Stjepana Radica 77a, tel. 311-940; VOLKSBANK: Trg Drazena Petrovica bb, tel. 668-100; KRIZEVACKA BANKA: Biskupa J. Milete 6, tel. 215-396.

• Buses Buses departing from Sibenik Sibenik–Trogir–Split at 00.00, 00.15, 2.30, 3.45, 4.35, 5.15, 6.45, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 12.00, 12.30 (except Sundays), 13.00, 14.00, 14.20, 15.10, 15.30, 15.40, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00 (except Saturdays), 18.00 18.15, 18.55, 19.00, 19.30,

20.30, 20.45, 21.15 (except Saturdays), 22.00 and 23.30; Sibenik–Pirovac–Biograd–Zadar at 5.45, 6.30, 7.00, 7.45 (including Sundays), 8.00, 8.45, 9.15 (except Saturdays), 9.45, 10.05, 11.00, 11.45, 12.00, 12.15, 13.00, 13.10, 13.45, 14.10, 14.37 (except Saturdays), 16.00, 16.15, 16.45, 17.45, 19.00, 20.40, 21.15, 21.40, 22.00 and 23.00; Sibenik–Rijeka at 6.30, 8.45, 9.15 (except Sundays), 9.45, 11.00, 13.00, 14.37, 16.45, 22.00 and 23.00; Sibenik–Makarska–Ploce–Dubrovnik at 00.00, 2.30, 4.35, 8.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.20 and 15.10; Sibenik–Zagreb at 00.40, 1.30, 7.00, 7.45 (including Tuesdays and Fridays), 8.00, 9.15, 9.40, 10.05, 12.00, 13.45, 14.50, 15.30, 16.00, 17.30, 18.00 and 23.00; Local line - working days Sibenik-Drnis-Oklaj-Knin at 6.15, 9.30 and 15.15; Sibenik-Drnis-Kosovo-Knin at 8.30; 10.30; 11.30; 14.00; 20.00; Sibenik-Tisno-Jezera at 10.00(Jezera bus); Sibenik-Betina-Murter at 10.30 (Murter trade); Sibenik-Vodice-Kapela-Jezera-Murter at 5.45, 11.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Sovlje at 6.30, 7.05, 8.40, 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 12.45, 14.00, 14.30, 19.10, 20.00; Sibenik-SrimaVodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 9.00; 15.20 18.00; 21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00, 9.20, 13.30; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Pirovac-Kasic at 11.40, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Brodarica at 6.10, 7.00, 7.45, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.05, 14.00, 15.05, 16.05, 17.30, 19.10, 20.00, 21.10; Sibenik-Grebastica-Brnjaca-Drage-Bratski Dolac-Sapin Dolac at 12.25 (to Brnjace), 15.10; Sibenik-Primosten-Rogoznica at 9.45; Sibenik-Primosten-Rogoznica-Razanj at 11.00, 11.45, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Primosten (BIS) at 12.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Lozovac-Skradin at 10.30 (Antonio tours), 11.15, 12.45, 14.00, 15.20, 15.30; Sibenik-Solaris-Zablace at 7.00, 9.00, 11.40, 13.15, 14.15, 15.10, 17.40, 19.15, 20.15., 17.40, 19.10, 20.15. Local line - Saturdays Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 5.45, 9.00, 11.30, 14.00, 18.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Sovlje at 6.30, 7.05, 8.40, 10.15, 20.00 21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00, 9.20; Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30, 12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-Boraja-Lepenica-Vrsno at 12.00, 15.10, 20.15; Sibenik-Primosten-Rogoznica-Razanj-S. Dolac at 11.45; SibenikSolaris-Zablace at 7.00, 9.00, 11.40, 14.15, 15.05, 17.40, 20.15. Local line - Sundays Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 9.00, 14.00, 18.00; SibenikZaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30, 12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibenik-Solaris-Zablace at 9.00, 11.40, 14.15, 17.40, 20.15.

• Boats

SIBENIK – ZLARIN (ferry): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00 hours, return at 14.55 hours. SIBENIK – KAPRIJE – ZIRJE: (ferry) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11.00 and 16.00 hours, return at 13.30 and 19.30 hours. Sundays and holidays at 11.00 and 19.00, return at 17.00 and 21.00 hours. SIBENIK – KAPRIJE - ZIRJE (hydro-speedboat Mislav): Mondays till Saturdays at 8.00 and 20.00 hours, return at 5.30 and 9.15 hours. Sundays and holidays at 8.00 and 20.10 hours. Return at 5.30 and 12.00 hours. SIBENIK – ZLARIN – PRVIC – SEPURINE - VODICE (line): Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00, 9.30, 13.30, 15.30 and 19.30 hours. Return at 4.45, 12.00, 18.00 hours. Sundays and holidays at 9.30 and 20.45 hours. Return at 7.15 and 18.30 hours. Boat schedule valid until June 19th.

PUBLISHER

Important phone numbers

Powered by Šibenski list Božidara Petranovića 3, 22000 Šibenik, Tel: 022/311-300, fax: 022/330-100

The telephone code for Croatia is 00385 and for Sibenik and the Sibenik county dial 022

Director: Srđan Bužančić Editor-in-chief: Zdravko Pilić [email protected] Assistant editor: Mark Thomas [email protected] Reporters: Nevena Banić, Joško Čelar, Jadran Kale, Milko Kronja, Nikola Urukalo Photography: Vilson Polić, Nikolina Vuković, CROPIX Graphic editing: Luka Čanković, Orsat Lasić, Nino Milin Marketing: Nikolina Čvorak [email protected]; 091/302-0122 , Elida Slavica Printer: Slobodna Dalmacija In association with Tourist Board Šibenik: Goran Bulat, director

Police Fire brigade HAK roadside assistance Information Bus Station Tow away parking service Jadrolinija – ferries Croatian Railways General Hospital County council City council Port authority Meteorological station Sibenik University State archive City sanitation Tourist info centre

BUS STATION SIBENIK - INFORMATION

92 and 347-111 93 and 212-222 987 988 060 368-368 098/975 4196 218-663 9830, 333-696 246-246 244-200 332-021 217-217 338-585 311-060 330-370 332-325 214-411

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KNIN Tourist Board, tel. 664-822; Health centre, tel. 660-552; General Hospital, tel. 663-732; Bus Station, tel. 661-005; Pharmacy, tel. 660-080; Red Cross, tel. 662-019; Library, tel. 660-010;

MURTER Tourist Board tel. 434-995; Pharmacy tel. 434-129; Doctor’s clinic tel. 435-262; Dentist tel. 436-026; National Park Kornati tel. 435740; City Council tel. 435-599; Jadranska bank tel. 443-137; Port Authority tel. 435-190,

PIROVAC Tourist Board tel. 466-770; Pharmacy tel. 467-099, from 8-14,30, Saturdays from 8 do 12. Doctor’s Clinic. 467-080; Post Office tel. 467-000; Jadranska bank tel. 466622; Fire Brigade tel. 467-090.

PRIMOŠTEN Tourist Office, Trg biskupa J. Arnerića 2 tel. 571-111; Port Authority, tel. 570-266; Library “dr. Ante Starčević” tel. 570-259; Doctor’s Clinic tel. 570-033; Pharmacy tel. 570-305.

Rogoznica Borough Rogoznica - tel/fax 022 559- 049;Por t Authority Rogoznica - 022 559-045; Tourist Board - 022 559-253; Doctor’s Surgery - 022 550032; Dentist - 022 558-392; Pharmacy Rogoznica - 022 558-330; Fire brigade - 022 559-294; Marina Frapa - tel: 559 900; Taxi - 091/666-0000; Post Office - tel: 559 080

SKRADIN Tourist Board tel. 771-306. Pharmacy - clinic of general medicine works Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7,30 do 13,30, and Tuesdays and Thursday from 13.30 to 19.30. tel. 771-099, 771-049;

TISNO / JEZERA Tourist Board, Put Zaratića 3, Jezera, tel. 022/439 – 120. Tourist Board Tel. 438-604. Pharmacy tel. 438 - 427; Doctor’s Clinic tel. 438-427, Jadranska banka tel. 438-486; Post Office tel. 439210; Port Authority tel. 439-313; Firebrigade tel. 438-751;

VODICE Tourist Board City of Vodice, Ive Čače 1a, tel. 443-888; City Council tel 444-900; Police tel. 443-150; Firebrigade tel. 441-324.

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ENGLISH

CROATIAN

Do you speak English?

Govoriš engleski?

You’re welcome

Nema na čemu

Where are you from?

Od kuda si?

Where are we going?

Gdje idemo?

Happy birthday

Sretan rođendan

I’m hungry (masculine)

Gladan sam

I’m hungry (feminine)

Gladna sam

What’s your name?

Kako se zoveš?

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Recipe of the week Presented by Restaurant Jadran Address: Brodarica, Obala Maratuša 4; Telephone: 022 350 220 Open from: 10-23 h; www.restoran-jadran.hr

Word from the streets Izaak Neutlings

STEAK “JADRAN”

Belgium

I’m enjoying my first time here, where I came to visit my Croatian friends. I thought the town is smaller but I’m amazed by how big it actually is. I’ve been shopping a little, trying the cuisine and partying a little. And it’s great!

Recipe for two people

0.40 kg veal 0.10 kg Dalmatian smoked ham 0.10 kg sheep’s cheese

0.10 kg grated carrot 1 dl olive oil 1 dl red wine 1 spoonful flour Pepper, salt

Preparation

Anja, Paula, Irena and Stefka Czech Republic

We have a great time in Sibenik, although our vacation is about to end soon. Over the day we were swimming at Solaris, where we stay, and the night

was reserved for night club Hacienda. You have a magnificant country and a beautiful town town, be proud of it.

Fill the steak with grated cheese, smoked ham, grated carrot and seal closed with toothpicks. Then fry in olive oil whilst turning from one side to the other. When the steak has turned a golden yellow colour add the flour, wine, pepper and salt and leave for 15 minutes to cook. Best served with handmade gnocchi and a glass of fine red wine. Bon appetite.

Strange but true

Quote of the week “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” Thomas Jefferson

Riddle of the week For some I go fast for others I’m slow. To most people, I’m an obsession relying on me is a well practiced lesson.

Authorities said Thursday they will remove as soon as possible the carcasses of 1,300 sheep that died of thirst on Croatia’s central Adriatic Murter Island. Branka Gulin, veterinary inspector of Sibenik County on the central Adriatic coast, said preparations were under way to transfer the carcasses from the Kornati Archipelago, outside

the port city of Zadar, to an inland site where they will be destroyed, the Croatian news agency HINA said. Gulin said transport of the carcasses should begin by Sunday. There were about 5,000 sheep in the Kornati national park and a two-month drought coupled with extremely high temperatures dried out natural watering

Answer - Time DOWN 1. DAY OF THE WEEK 2. COLOUR 4. OCEAN 5. NOT SAD 7. SHAPE 8. TYPE OF CAR 9. TYPE OF FISH 10. SPORT 13. PLANET

ACROSS 3. PLACE OF EATING 6. NATURAL DISASTER 8. NOT SLOW 11. WOMENS MAGAZINE 12. COMPUTER WIZARD BILL 14. MONTH OF THE YEAR 15. ANIMAL

Crossword

Sudoku

places, leaving the animals to die of thirst. Authorities could not say how many sheep perished but they believed more than a quarter of those in the national park could not survive. A boat carrying fresh water from the coastal towns was headed for Murter, and two Croatian navy vessels also brought water to the island, HINA said.

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7-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

THE LAST ONE

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NOW & THEN

SATURDAY CLOUDY WITH THUNDERSTORMS HIGH 23 ºc LOW 12 ºc

SUNDAY PARTLY SUNNY HIGH 20 ºc LOW 9 ºc

MONDAY MOSTLY CLOUDY HIGH 18 ºc LOW 9 ºc

TUESDAY CLOUDS AND SUN HIGH 17 ºc LOW 8 ºc

Sibenik harbour at the turn of the century. Sailing ships can be seen unloading their cargo at the dock.

wednesday SUNNY HIGH 19 ºc LOW 11 ºc

thursday CLOUDY WITH THUNDERSTORMS HIGH 20 ºc LOW 11 ºc

friday RAIN HIGH 17 ºc LOW 8 ºc

The same Sibenik harbour today. Sailing ships carrying cargo have been replaced by tourist boats.