![Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672621142_CROATIA.jpg)
Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area
Croatia joins both the EU's border-free Schengen zone and the euro common currency.
Mon Jan 02 2023
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Leverage on Islamic connection to increase intra-trade: Najib
Improving the business connection among Muslim countries is more essential than introducing a common currency among the countries, the Prime Minister says.
Tue Nov 03 2015
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Scottish Minister insists using pound if Scotland votes for Independence
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said an independent Scotland could not be prevented from using the pound, Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed Sep 17 2014