Jean-Michel Nicolier
Jean-Michel Nicolier was a French volunteer who joined the Croatian War of Independence in 1991, driven by a deep desire to help the Croatian people. He arrived in Croatia with a determination to defend a country he had only seen on television, and he ultimately paid the ultimate price for his commitment when he was killed by Serbian forces at Ovčara in November 1991. Posthumously honored with numerous accolades, including the Memorial Plaque of Vukovar and the Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski, Nicolier's legacy continues to symbolize the strong bond between Croatia and France.
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Jean-Michel Nicolier was brutally murdered at Ovčara after being captured in a hospital in Vukovar.
Jutarnji list - Ultimatum Srbiji: 'Tražimo ovog čovjeka za ubojstvo Jean-Michela Nicoliera. Imate 30 dana!'
Croatia· 2026-02-18
Jean-Michel Nicolier was brutally murdered after being captured in a hospital in Vukovar.
Jutarnji list - Ultimatum Srbiji: 'Tražimo ovog čovjeka za ubojstvo Jean-Michela Nicoliera. Imate 30 dana!'Croatia· 2026-02-18Jean-Michel Nicolier is remembered as a symbol of respect and memory for his role as a volunteer in the Croatian War of Independence.
Jutarnji list - Građani u Supetru spriječili brisanje HOS-ova murala, stigla interventna policija. Oglasila se gradonačelnicaCroatia· 2025-12-17
Jean-Michel Nicolier was mentioned in the context of accusations made against Dalija Orešković.
Jutarnji list - Ultradesničari prosvjedovali ispred doma Dalije Orešković i puštali Thompsona, ona je izašla pred njih, sve smo snimiliCroatia· 2025-11-30
Jean-Michel Nicolier was mentioned in the context of accusations made against Dalija Orešković.
Jutarnji list - Ultradesničari prosvjedovali ispred doma Dalije Orešković i puštali Thompsona, ona je izašla pred njih, sve smo snimiliCroatia· 2025-11-29Jean-Michel Nicolier was mentioned in the context of accusations made against Dalija Orešković.
Jutarnji list - Ultradesničari prosvjedovali ispred doma Dalije Orešković i puštali Thompsona, ona je izašla pred njih, sve smo snimiliCroatia· 2025-11-29Jean-Michel Nicolier is described as having a strong sense of justice and an instinct to stand by the weaker side during the events in Croatia in 1991.
Jutarnji list - 'Bio sam najbliži prijatelj Jean-Michela Nicoliera. Stalno je govorio: Hrvate su napali, a Francuzi ih prikazuju kao naciste. Kako to nitko ne vidi?!'Croatia· 2025-11-16Jean-Michel Nicolier was a French volunteer who defended Vukovar in 1991 and was killed there.
Jean-Michel Nicolier, tujec, ki je postal sin Hrvaške
Slovenia· 2025-11-06Jean-Michel Nicolier was a French volunteer and Croatian defender who was brutally killed during the Croatian War of Independence.
Jutarnji list - Pokopan Jean-Michel Nicolier, u Vukovar stigle tisuće ljudi, među njima Thompson i Dalić, Borković: 'Hvala njegovoj majci na toj odluci...'Croatia· 2025-11-06
Jean-Michel Nicolier is a Croatian veteran from France whose remains were recently identified and are set to be buried.
Jutarnji list - Velika zavrzlama oko izjave majke Jean-Michela Nicoliera, dan uoči sprovodaCroatia· 2025-11-05
Jean-Michel Nicolier is being honored with a funeral in Vukovar on November 6th.
Jutarnji list - HŽ na dan pogreba Jean-Michel Nicoliera i za Dan sjećanja osigurao besplatan prijevoz do VukovaraCroatia· 2025-11-05Jean-Michel Nicolier is remembered as a symbol of humanity and bravery for his support during the Croatian War.
Jutarnji list - Deur: 'Dalija mi je u prolazu danas poručila da sam smeće'; Orešković: 'Zbog vaših laži danas mi svi prijete!'Croatia· 2025-10-31
Jean-Michel Nicolier was identified among the remains found at Ovčara, having been a victim of the conflict.
Jutarnji list - Tko su bili heroji koji su pronađeni kad i Nicolier: 'Gašo je bio najmlađi, a zbog njegovog legendarnog očuha agonija obitelji se nastavlja...'Croatia· 2025-10-31
Jean-Michel Nicolier was referred to in a controversial comment that Dalija Orešković liked.
Jutarnji list - Dalija Orešković odgovorila na optužbe HDZ-ovca o Nicolieru: 'Kakva pokvarenost, evo što sam zapravo lajkala'Croatia· 2025-10-30
Jean-Michel Nicolier was a soldier who could have avoided a terrible death but chose not to.
Jutarnji list - Tko su bili heroji koji su pronađeni kad i Nicolier: 'Gašo je bio najmlađi, a zbog njegovog legendarnog očuha agonija obitelji se nastavlja...'Croatia· 2025-10-30
Jean-Michel Nicolier was a French volunteer who participated in the defense of Vukovar in 1991.
Jutarnji list - Potez Dalije Orešković razljutio Antu Deura: 'Pogledajte koji je komentar o Nicolieru lajkala. Prešla je svaku granicu'Croatia· 2025-10-30Jean Michel Nicolier is highlighted as a young man who came from outside Croatia to help in its defense.
Jutarnji list - Poznati povjesničar se rasplakao u studiju N1. Bila je dovoljna jedna konstatacija novinarkeCroatia· 2025-10-30
Jean-Michel Nicolier was a French volunteer who fought in the Croatian War and was killed at Ovčara after the fall of Vukovar.
Jutarnji list - Svjedoci tvrde da je čovjek s legendarne fotografije nakon pada Vukovara ubio Nicoliera: 'Dahtao je kao pašče, a onda uzeo 20 franaka!'Croatia· 2025-10-30
Jean-Michel Nicolier left his home in France to join the Croatian defense forces during the Yugoslav wars.
Francoz, ki je umrl za HrvaškoSlovenia· 2025-10-29Jean-Michel Nicolier is honored by Croatian fans during a match for his sacrifice in the defense of Croatia.
Sportske novosti - Francuzi oduševljeni potezom hrvatskih navijača: 'On je simbol obrane hrvatske domovine, koja nije njegova'Croatia· 2025-03-21
Jean-Michel Nicolier was a French volunteer in the Croatian War of Independence who came to Croatia in 1991 to help defend it.
Sportske novosti - FOTO: Heroj Vukovara zauvijek je spojio Hrvatsku i Francusku. Pogledajte kako su mu odali počast na PoljuduCroatia· 2025-03-20