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Premijer Andrej Plenković uputio je božićne čestitke pravoslavnim kršćanima. Naglasio je važnost ljubavi, nade i mira. Pozvao je na toleranciju i solidarnost . Želio je da božićno veselje donese zdravlje i radost. Poželio je da svi praznik provedu s obitelji i prijateljima uz tradicionalni pozdrav: "Mir Božji, Hristos se rodi!"
Translation
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković sent Christmas greetings to Orthodox Christians. He emphasised the importance of love, hope, and peace, and called for tolerance and solidarity. He hoped that the festive season would bring health and joy, wishing everyone to spend the holiday with family and friends with the traditional greeting: "Peace of God, Christ is born!"
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What did Prime Minister Andrej Plenković emphasize in his Christmas greetings?
He emphasized the importance of love, hope, and peace.
Question 2: Who did the Croatian Prime Minister wish to spend the holiday with?
He wished everyone to spend the holiday with family and friends.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌07/01/2025
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković extended his heartfelt Christmas greetings to Orthodox Christians observing the holiday according to the Julian calendar. In his message, he emphasised the season's capacity to bring joy, hope, and peace, urging a renewed commitment to essential human virtues such as tolerance, solidarity, and mutual respect.
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Plenković underlined the importance of mutual acceptance and understanding in his greeting, expressing the wish that the spirit of this joyous Christian festivity would provide strength to face future challenges, while also filling homes with health, love, and joy.
Acting on behalf of the government and in his personal capacity, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to all Orthodox believers, hoping they would celebrate in the company of family and friends. His message concluded with the traditional Christian salutation: "Peace of God, Christ is born!".
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