At an award-giving ceremony for promotion of tolerance and violence-free schools in Zagreb on Monday, Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said that only the life characterised by mutual respect, tolerance, and understanding had a future.
Hatred and intolerance towards others, unfortunately, lead to tragic outcomes, Kosor said remembering Luka Ritz, a 18-year-old boy who died of injuries he suffered when he was beaten by five attackers, some of whom were minor delinquents, in June 2008 in Zagreb.
Commenting on incidents at a parade in Split on Saturday, Kosor said that the development in Split were one of alarms showing that Croatians should work harder and with more commitment as hatred often led to tragic events.
The premier said she was confident that Croatia would enter the European Union as the proud 28th member proving that it is able to respect human values.
The annual awards named after Luka Ritz were conferred on pupils Mateja Vidulic and Leonardo Sajin for their humanitarian activism in their communities: Mali Losinj and Vinkovci respectively.
