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EU leaders in Zagreb on Sunday (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

Croatia becomes 28th EU member state

Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union at midnight Sunday (1 July), a decade after it started the process and less than 20 years after the end of its war of independence from Yugoslavia.

Thousands lined the streets of the capital Zagreb to the sound of Beethoven's Ode to Joy and fireworks as the country's leaders accompanied by EU officials celebrated the event.

"This will change the life of this nation for good. I welcome you wholeheartedly," said EU council preside...

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EU leaders in Zagreb on Sunday (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

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