NOTE: Accredited media representatives must arrive at the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia on Thursday, 2 July 2026, strictly between 8:45 and 9:15.
Latest news from the Office of the President
President Milanović Receives Delegation of “Tilting the Ring” Society and Confirms His Patronage
The President of the Republic, Zoran Milanović, received today the delegation of the “Tilting the Ring” Society and Municipality of Barban who acquainted him with the activities and preparations for the 51st “Tilting the Ring” race. The race is taking place under the patronage of the President of the Republic in Barban on 23 August.
President Milanović Meets the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta John Dunlap Who Is on an Official Visit to Croatia
During the meeting at the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia, the two leaders discussed the cooperation and diplomatic relations between Croatia and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, which had formally been established in 1992, and confirmed their shared commitment to the values of solidarity, humanity, and respect for human dignity.
President Milanović: Chief of the General Staff will carry out the command of the Commander in Chief
“The Chief of General Staff will carry out the command of the Commander in Chief. When a soldier is in doubt – and especially when not – he or she looks towards the highest link in the chain of command. That is the President of the Republic, and not a minister, with all due respect,” said the President of the Republic Zoran Milanović on Wednesday, commenting on the dispute with the Croatian Government that arose after he banned the Croatian Armed Forces from participating in the military parade in Paris.
Announcements
01. July 2026.
Announcements
Thursday, 2 July 2026
ZAGREB
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
10:00 - Ceremonial welcome of H.M.E.H. Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta at the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia
10:10 - Joint photograph of the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović and H.M.E.H. Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (Stateroom)
10:15 - Tête-à-tête between the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović and H.M.E.H. Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (The President’s Cabinet)
10:40 - Bilateral meeting of the delegations of the Republic of Croatia and the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (North Salon)
NOTE: Statements to the media by the President of the Republic of Croatia and the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta are not planned. After the meeting, the Office of the President will issue a press release.
11:45 H.M.E.H. Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta will lay a wreath at the Homeland Memorial. (Stjepan Radić Square 3)
14:00 - Ceremonial luncheon in honour of H.M.E.H. Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta hosted by the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović (Office of the President) NOTE: Access is limited to official photographers only.
30. June 2026.
Announcements
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
“EUGEN KVATERNIK” MILITARY TRAINING AREA NEAR SLUNJ
11:00 - The President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces will observe the final joint military exercise “Combat Power 26” (“Eugen Kvaternik” Military Training Area near Slunj).
NOTE: Media representatives interested in covering the “Combat Power 26” exercise should report to the checkpoint at the “Eugen Kvaternik” Military Training Area near Slunj (checkpoint location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/33fz3U2TA1DnDS7ZA) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, no later than 9:40. They are also required to register their attendance by emailing press@morh.hr no later than 20:00 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Parking for media representatives will be available in front of the entrance to the “Eugen Kvaternik” Military Training Area. Organised transport will be provided from there to the “Debela Glava” Observation Post, where the exercise will be observed. The registration should include the participant’s full name, the name of the media outlet, their status (journalist, photographer or camera operator), the number of their identity card or press card, and their mobile phone number. Due to the use of live ammunition during the exercise and elevated noise levels, media representatives are requested to bring appropriate hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs).
30. June 2026.
Announcements
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
ZAGREB
19:00 - The President of the Republic will attend the promotion of the book “Diplomacija iza kulisa” [“Backroom Diplomacy”] by Prof. Damir Grubiša, Ph. D. (Novinarski dom, Perkovčeva ulica 2).