Zagreb, May 15 - On the occasion of Croatian Radio Television (HRT) Day, Prime Minister Ivica Racan officially launched a 24-hour Croatian Radio program for Croats throughout the world, called "Voice of Croatia".
The program is financed jointly by the government and the HRT, Croatian National Television and is intended for Croats living on all continents, national minorities in Croatia, as well as for the international public.
The program is broadcast on short-wave and middle-wave frequencies, as well as via satellite. It will also be available on the Internet.
"Voice of Croatia" will contribute to greater understanding between national minorities and the majority population in Croatia and acquaint the international public with events in Croatia, said Racan.
Croatian Radio celebrated its 77th and Croatian Television its 47th anniversary.