Austrian-Croatian Community in Vienna Elects Old-New Presidency. Zlatko Šljivić Re-elected President
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Zlatko Šljivić Gale was re-elected president of the Austrian-Croatian Community for Culture and Sport (AHZ) for a two-year term.
- The community is preparing for its traditional Croatian Ball in 2027 and a new pilot economic project.
- AHZ aims to promote Croatian culture and customs in Austria and maintains good cooperation with the Croatian Embassy in Vienna.
The Austrian-Croatian Community for Culture and Sport (AHZ), active for over 35 years in Vienna, has elected a new presidency. Zlatko Šljivić Gale was unanimously re-elected as president for a two-year term.
Jadranka Vincek, re-elected president for culture, announced the leadership changes. Nenad Bošnjak serves as vice-president, Amanda Turkalj as secretary-general, and Snježana Ljubičić as treasurer. Other board members, deputies, and supervisory and honorary courts were also elected.
The AHZ is already preparing for its most significant cultural event, the traditional Croatian Ball in 2027. Additionally, the community is planning a new pilot economic project for next year, which could become an annual event if successful. Vincek stated that the community strives to promote Croatia, its customs, and culture within Austria.
Vincek emphasized the harmony and understanding within the AHZ. She noted the community's good cooperation with the Croatian Embassy in Vienna. The article congratulates Šljivić Gale and the newly elected presidency, highlighting the positive developmental path of the AHZ.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.