Croat envoy notes ‘excellent relations’

The arrest of 95 Croatian soccer fans in connection with the violent incidents and the death of Michalis Katsouris outside the AEK stadium in Athens on August 7 has tested relations between the two countries, but "Croatia trusts the Greek justice system," according to the country's ambassador to Greece, Aleksandar Sunko.

"In this context, we believe that the charges will be differentiated and it will soon become clear who is accused of what," he told Kathimerini. 

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has been highly critical of Greece over the continued detention of 95 Croatian citizens for one murder, saying that it represents an overreach on the part of the Greek justice and security forces.

Sunko, however, insisted that this has not damaged ties. "Relations between the Croatian and Greek governments are excellent. I believe that cooperation will lead to a fair...