Zagreb knows war – and also its consequences. The city has endured two world wars and, more recently, during the Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995) Zagreb was also the target of missile attacks.

Therefore, it’s not a surprise that the Croatian capital decided a few years ago to welcome refugees and create the structure and strategies to integrate them within the larger community.

During the recent migration crisis, with the flow of millions of Syrian refugees, Zagreb set up reception centres and sought to assist those in need – whether they were just passing by or if they decided to stay.