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Snježana, accountant, Petrinja
"In the difficult moments in life, let us not lose courage but join forces to achieve new professional successes.
"In the difficult moments in life, let us not lose courage but join forces to achieve new professional successes.
Ivančica, hairdresser, Petrinja
"We are alive, and we want to work!"
"We are alive, and we want to work!"
Enver, baker, Petrinja (Photo: the bakery employees)
"Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today! Petrinja will repay you in spades!"
"Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today! Petrinja will repay you in spades!"
Nikolina, pastry chef, Petrinja
"After rain comes the sun — and cakes from Sun bakery!”
"After rain comes the sun — and cakes from Sun bakery!”
Snježana, florist and floral decorator, Petrinja
"I want to continue working in Petrinja. I love my job and I want the city to return to life as soon as possible!"
"I want to continue working in Petrinja. I love my job and I want the city to return to life as soon as possible!"
Andreja, dressmaker, Petrinja
"I want to stay here, to work, so that the women and men in my city of Petrinja can enjoy the latest fashion trends."
"I want to stay here, to work, so that the women and men in my city of Petrinja can enjoy the latest fashion trends."
Igor, restaurant owner, Petrinja
"This isn't the first time that we've built this town; I'm staying, so that together we can rebuild it from its ruins."
"This isn't the first time that we've built this town; I'm staying, so that together we can rebuild it from its ruins."
Danijela, dressmaker, Petrinja
"I refuse to let skilled craftsmanship disappear in Petrinja!"
"I refuse to let skilled craftsmanship disappear in Petrinja!"
Liridon, restaurant owner, Petrinja
"Together, everything will be easier!"
"Together, everything will be easier!"
Hrvoje, graphic designer, Petrinja
"I want my shop Print to continue to exist!"
"I want my shop Print to continue to exist!"
Valentino, potter, Petrinja
"Let's be positive – except when it comes to COVID-19! Me, I'm staying in Petrinja!"
"Let's be positive – except when it comes to COVID-19! Me, I'm staying in Petrinja!"
Renata, lingerie vendor, Petrinja
"I am staying because I want the women in our city of Petrinja to always be beautiful."
"I am staying because I want the women in our city of Petrinja to always be beautiful."
Željko, electronics repairer, Petrinja
"Giving up is out of the question! Whatever happens, I'm staying in Petrinja!"
"Giving up is out of the question! Whatever happens, I'm staying in Petrinja!"
Bruno, watchmaker, Sisak
"I'm staying here, so that your watches never stop!"
"I'm staying here, so that your watches never stop!"
Matea, shoemaker, Sisak
"I'm staying, so that you can tread safely and easily."
"I'm staying, so that you can tread safely and easily."
Mario, chimney sweep, Sisak
"The chimneys are going to be rebuilt, and I am staying here because you will still need me, and I'll need you."
"The chimneys are going to be rebuilt, and I am staying here because you will still need me, and I'll need you."
Ida, pet groomer, Sisak
"I want to stay here to pamper the dogs and cats from across our county."
"I want to stay here to pamper the dogs and cats from across our county."
Gabrijela, jeweller, Sisak (Photo: Gabrijela's son Nik)
"Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today we have the opportunity to open our hearts to help, save, repair and build... And now, let's put our hearts into the work!"
"Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today we have the opportunity to open our hearts to help, save, repair and build... And now, let's put our hearts into the work!"
Ivana, beautician, Sisak
"After this tragedy, we need relaxation. I'm here for you!"
"After this tragedy, we need relaxation. I'm here for you!"
Katarina, baker, Sisak
"Let's keep eating at the same table!"
"Let's keep eating at the same table!"
Željko, shoemaker, Sisak
"Some cities and towns and some shoe models defy time... just like me!"
"Some cities and towns and some shoe models defy time... just like me!"
Ksenija, dressmaker, Sisak
"Together, we can achieve anything".
"Together, we can achieve anything".
Željko, car mechanic, Glina
"Regardless of the time, getting around is always important." After I go, my sons will still be here, at your service."
"Regardless of the time, getting around is always important." After I go, my sons will still be here, at your service."
Milan, furniture installer, Glina
"Are you renovating your home? I am here to install your furniture for you!"
"Are you renovating your home? I am here to install your furniture for you!"
Duško, construction entrepreneur, Glina
"I will continue to build here, brick by brick. You just name the plan!"
"I will continue to build here, brick by brick. You just name the plan!"