Events & Impressions

Reception for the Doyen

20.01.2026

H.E. Archbishop Dr Nikola Eterović, Apostolic Nuncio and Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps, with H.E. Gordan Bakota, Ambassador of Croatia

On the occasion of the 75th birthday of H.E. Archbishop Dr Nikola Eterović, Apostolic Nuncio, H.E. Gordan Bakota, Ambassador of Croatia, hosted a reception at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia on 20 January 2026.

More than fifty ambassadors accepted the invitation to convey their congratulations to the Nuncio on his special anniversary. Since his accreditation in 2013, he has steered the affairs of the Apostolic Nunciature in Berlin with notable success. It was only fitting that the Croatian Ambassador should host the birthday celebration of the Nuncio, who was born in Croatia.

In his address, the Ambassador paid tribute not only to the Nuncio’s achievements in the diplomatic sphere, but also to his extensive activities and publications in numerous articles and books. The Archbishop was deeply moved by the laudatory speech and expressed his gratitude in warm terms.

The subsequent musical performance by a Croatian pianist and singer was met with great enthusiasm, with many guests joining in the singing. Thereafter, attendees had the opportunity to appreciate the excellent quality of Croatian specialities and wines.

The Ambassadors of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan

The Ambassadors of Angola and Argentina

The Ambassadors of Lithuania and North Macedonia

The Ambassadors of Guatemala, Armenia, Kosovo and Mongolia

The Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Albania and Serbia

The Ambassadors of North Macedonia, Estonia and Latvia