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Rapper releases song in memory of basketball legend Drazen Petrovic

Croatian Times

Croatian rapper Shorty has released a single in memory of Croatian basketball legend Drazen Petrovic who died in a car accident in Germany 19 years ago. Petrovic who played in the American NBA and won a string of gold, silver and bronze medals at the Olympics and in professional basketball competitions died when is car collided with a truck. He was 28. Speaking to daily Glas Slavonije, Shorty said Petrovic had been a childhood hero and his song Drazenu (To Drazen) was his tribute. After his death, Petrovic was added to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Rovinj to get swingers' beach bar
Reports by the daily newspaper Glas Istre stated that work on the swingers' beach bar have started on the outskirts of the western town of Rovinj.

European Commission agrees to a plan of privatisation of 3. maj shipyard
The privatisation of the Croatian shipyard "3. maj" in the northern Adriatic port of Rijeka was given the go-ahead from European Commission.

Oldest existing bottle of Croatian wine dates from 1888
He also found bottles of wine from 1893 and 1899.

Robert Prosinecki to remain in Kayserispor
Croatian football coach Robert Prosinecki has decided to stay on at the Turkish side Kayserispor for another year.

Croatian movies presented in Los Angeles
The Croatian film industry will be showcased this week in Los Angeles during a mini festival called Kino Croatia.

INA gives opportunity to entrepreneurs
The Croatian oil company INA has launched a pilot program called "entrepreneur model" with the aim to improve its business.

Foreign companies promise cheaper electric energy supply
Croatia's energy market has become the centre of debates this week as foreign companies will soon be allowed to offer electric energy supply to Croat citizens.

Medfilm festival in Rome dedicated to Croatia
The Medfilm Festival in the Italian capital Rome will be dedicated to Croatia as the country enters EU on 1 July.

Gibonni on European tour with 20th Century Man
The Croatian pop star Gibonni will kick-off his mini European tour tomorrow (Thursday) in the Austrian capital, Vienna.

Tin Jedvaj close to Roma
The Dinamo Zagreb defender Tin Jedvaj could become the youngest first team player of the club to be sold abroad.