On the lead up to the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi, we will be taking a look back at participating countries past and present. Today we continue our look back with Croatia.

Croatia debuted at the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Copenhagen. Dino Jelusić participated with “Ti si moja prva ljubav”, finishing in 1st place and 134 points – Croatia’s best position to date.

Nika Turković represented Croatia at the 2004 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Lillehammer. Nika Turković participated with “Hej mali”, finishing in 3rd place and 126 points.

Lorena Jelusić represented Croatia at the 2005 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Hasselt. Lorena Jelusić participated with “Rock Baby”, finishing in 12th place and 36 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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