Alen Ružić

Elderly poverty and pension policy changes in Croatia

15 clusters · 65 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Croatia proposes pension credits for student work

Croatia continues to face economic challenges regarding elderly poverty and pension sufficiency. While average pensions increased in July to roughly 711 euros, this remains lower than levels in neighboring Slovenia and A

Balkan labor and wage negotiations

5 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatia public service unions reject government wage offer

Labor negotiations and wage discussions are intensifying across the Balkan region. In Montenegro, the implementation of the ‘Euro model’ has stalled social dialogue, with the Union of Free Trade Unions of Montenegro warn

EU Pay Transparency Directive implementation

25 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatia proposes Labor Law amendments for pay transparency

The European Union is implementing a Pay Transparency Directive to combat wage inequality. The regulations require employers to provide salary ranges to job seekers, ensure gender-neutral recruitment, and prohibit inquir

Omiš wildfire damage and recovery

8 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Omiš declares day of mourning for six wildfire victims

Following a catastrophic wildfire in Omiš and surrounding areas in Croatia, preliminary damage assessments estimate losses at approximately 110 million euros, though some estimates suggest the figure could exceed 120 mil

Disability prevalence and personal assistant labor disputes

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Regional Industrial Union calls for higher rates for personal assistants in Croatia

In early October 2026, health authorities in Croatia released specific data regarding cerebral palsy. The Croatian Institute of Public Health reported 27,146 registered cases of cerebral palsy and paralytic syndromes, ac

Healthcare staffing shortages in Croatia and Bosnia

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Healthcare staffing shortages and financial crises impact regional hospitals

Healthcare services in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are experiencing significant disruptions due to critical shortages of medical personnel and financial instability. In Croatia, Primorsko-goranska County reported

Youth support and economic development in the Balkans

26 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Social support systems provide aid to vulnerable youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

Regional efforts to support youth, vulnerable populations, and economic stability in the Balkans continue through financial aid, educational programs, and social infrastructure development. Recent housing initiatives in

Labor disputes and economic pressures in the Balkans

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Republika Srpska faces rising food prices and declining purchasing power

Labor issues and disputes continue across the Balkans, with a growing focus on systemic economic challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, unpaid wages and social contribution

Croatia personal assistant wage and reform dispute

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Labor and wage disputes intensify across Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia

In Croatia, Minister of Labour Alen Ružić announced plans to standardize pay and rights for personal assistants employed by associations, aiming to align them with public sector caregivers. The Ministry proposed a new sy

Zadar apartment fire and child endangerment arrest

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Zadar police arrest man following death of 73-year-old woman

In Zadar, Croatia, a 36-year-old woman was arrested and placed in custody following an apartment fire that left her three-year-old son critically injured. Investigators determined the fire was caused by a short circuit i