Post and electronic telecommunications
For further information, please contact Service for International Relations at HZZO Tel: +385 1 4550 381 Web: www.hzzo.hr
Post offices are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays. Certain post offices in larger towns are opened from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday. The central post office, which is situated in Branimirova 4, 10000 Zagreb, works every day from 0 - 24. Phone cards are used in all public phone boxes and may be purchased from post offices and from newspaper kiosks. International calls may be made directly from any public telephone. Tel: 0800 303 304 Web: www.posta.hr E-mail:info@posta.hr
Veterinary services Croatia is covered by a network of veterinary clinics and dispensaries. Information: Ministry of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine Board Tel: +385 1 6443 540; + 385 1 6443 545; +385 1 6443 842; +385 1 6443 549 E-mail: office@mps.hr Web: www.mps.hr Public holidays
Power supply: 220 V; frequency: 50 Hz
1 January - New Year’s Day 6 January - Epiphany Easter Sunday & Easter Monday 1 May - Labour Day Corpus Christi 22 June - Anti-Fascist Resistance Day 25 June - Statehood Day 5 August - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day 15 August - Assumption Day 8 October - Independence Day 1 November - All Saints’ Day 25-26 December - Christmas Holidays
Tap water is safe to drink in all of Croatia. DIAL 112 If you notice a natural, technical or technological threat or an accident which might threaten the life or well being of people, property or environment Dial 112, free of charge, 24 hours a day, from every telephone in the Republic of Croatia. You do not need to be aware of the territorial or occupational jurisdiction of the emergency services but you should just explain: ––what happened ––where did it happen ––when did it happen ––are there any casualties ––what type of casualties are there ––which type of help do you need ––who you are
Shops and public services working hours During the tourist season, most shops are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, and many are also open during the weekend. Public services and business offices generally work from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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