HDZ Split branch chooses Zoran Djogas as candidate for mayor

"It was our responsibility to recognise citizens' needs and offer a candidate who will be the best solution in the election," the local HDZ said.

"We believe citizens will recognize Mr Djogas as a person that will bring prosperity to our city," the party said.

A former dean of the School of Medicine in Split, Djogas is not a member of the HDZ and he is a non-partisan candidate for Split mayor.

He has not been involved in politics so far, so this is his first political engagement.