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Croatian Automobile Club Marks 120 Years of Service
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Croatian Automobile Club Marks 120 Years of Service

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) celebrates its 120th anniversary.
  • Founded in 1906, HAK has grown from six cars to over 235,000 members.
  • The organization plans year-long activities to promote road safety and driver assistance.

The Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) is celebrating 120 years of continuous operation, marking it as one of Croatia's oldest and largest civil society organizations. Established on June 1, 1906, as the First Croatian Automobile Club, HAK has evolved significantly over more than a century.

Initially operating with just six iconic "Fiฤ‡a" cars for its roadside assistance service, the club now boasts a much larger and better-equipped fleet. Today, HAK serves over 235,000 members, providing daily information, assistance, and support to drivers across Croatia. The organization's commitment to road safety and driver support remains constant, adapting to advancements in traffic, technology, and citizen needs.

"Throughout its 120 years of existence, the Croatian Automobile Club has continuously developed alongside traffic, technology, and the needs of citizens," stated Ivo Bikiฤ‡, president of HAK. "What has not changed is our dedication to the safety of all road users and providing reliable information and roadside assistance. We are proud of the trust we enjoy among members and citizens and of the contribution we have made to the safety of Croatian roads for decades."

To commemorate its significant anniversary, HAK will host a series of projects, events, and activities throughout the year. These initiatives aim to further emphasize the club's role in promoting road safety, educating citizens, and assisting drivers. The celebration includes presentations of the organization's rich history, featuring AI-generated historical videos and a new image video for an upcoming communication campaign.

Throughout its 120 years of existence, the Croatian Automobile Club has continuously developed alongside traffic, technology, and the needs of citizens. What has not changed is our dedication to the safety of all road users and providing reliable information and roadside assistance. We are proud of the trust we enjoy among members and citizens and of the contribution we have made to the safety of Croatian roads for decades.

โ€” Ivo Bikiฤ‡Highlighting the club's enduring mission and growth over 120 years.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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