John Malkovich visits Mali Lošinj after Croatian citizenship

john malkovich visited Mali Lošinj this week after receiving Croatian citizenship and a Croatian passport in Zagreb, then met with mayor Ana Kučić during his stay. Kučić described the meeting as a special occasion and said she was impressed by his approachable and friendly manner.

Mali Lošinj and Zagreb

Kučić said Malkovich and she discussed the island, its people and the natural beauty he experienced on Lošinj. She also recommended that he visit the Museum of Apoxyomenos, home to the ancient bronze statue of Apoxyomenos, and gave him the book Golden Book of Lošinj Maritime Heritage by Dr Julijan Sokolić with a personal dedication.

Malkovich said he plans to return to Lošinj again in the future with his family. The visit came after he spent time in Zagreb to receive Croatian citizenship and a Croatian passport, adding a public stop on the island to the ceremony already held in the capital.

Ozalj near Karlovac

The trip also followed years of ties to Croatia that Malkovich has maintained over time. His paternal great-grandparents emigrated to the United States from Ozalj near Karlovac, and he has visited Croatia on several occasions over the years.

For Lošinj, the meeting tied a recent citizenship ceremony to a local visit that included the mayor, a museum recommendation and a book on maritime heritage. For Malkovich, the island stop pointed to a planned family return rather than a one-off appearance.