Dragutin Hedl
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After weeks of denial and misinformation, the truth is out - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman has been fighting for his life in the Dubrava hospital in Zagreb for more than two weeks.
Croatia's reluctance to deal firmly with the remnants of its World War II fascist history got another airing when a Croatian publisher brought out a reprint of Nazi German leader Adolf Hitler's pre-war book Mein Kampf.
Dragutin Hedl reflects on the legacy of Croatia's leader - Tudjman the Tito fan, the fanatical nationalist, the lover of luxury and hoarder of riches, his country's self-proclaimed hero - and its wrecker.
The Hague chief prosecutor is widely believed to have concluded a secret deal with Croatian premier Ivica Racan.
Croatia's new prime minister and presidential candidates have signalled better days ahead for Croatian Serbs.
Croatian generals are sacked after being accused of plotting to topple the government.
Franjo Tudjman's son faces an uphill struggle in his bid to become Croatian president.
Croatia is on course for stability as new constitution emerges from fractious party squabbling
Congratulatory speeches by European leaders in Zagreb gloss over obstacles still plaguing Balkan reconciliation
Croatians have little interest in commemorating the death of Franjo Tudjman