• President Zoran Milanović attended the ceremonial celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Faculty of Economics in Rijeka at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc.
  • In his speech, he emphasized the importance of education, economic openness, and the special role of Rijeka as a European city.
  • Milanović criticized the Bologna reform and the decline in student numbers, stating that studying should not be a lifestyle but demanding and knowledge-based.
  • He said Rijeka should become a strong regional center of knowledge and international competitiveness.