Government of Croatia

Balkan fuel pricing and excise duty regulations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Serbia extends fuel excise duty reductions until September 20

In mid-August 2026, Serbia and Croatia implemented differing fuel pricing measures. Serbia extended a 20 percent reduction in excise duties on oil derivatives through August 23, setting specific rates for leaded gasoline

Fuel price fluctuations in the Balkan region

5 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Albania fuel prices reach near-record levels

Fuel prices across the Balkan region and Slovenia continue to fluctuate due to market volatility and regulatory interventions. In Kosovo, the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Innovation (MINTI) maintaine

Croatia rental and hospitality law disputes

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatia prepares new law to regulate apartment rental market

The Croatian government is developing new legislation to regulate the apartment rental market, aiming to modernize laws that date back to 1996. One proposed measure, the Law on the Rental of Apartments, seeks to regulate

Appointment of Croatia Chief State Inspector

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tonči Glavinić appointed Chief State Inspector

Tonči Glavinić, formerly the State Secretary in the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets, has been appointed as the new Chief State Inspector of Croatia. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković endorsed t

Republika Srpska labor law developments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Regional legislative updates address labor rights and investment incentives

In Republika Srpska, labor laws establish specific protocols for overtime and reporting violations. Employees must report rights violations within one month of discovery and no later than three months after the incident

Croatia criminal code reform and sentencing updates

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Croatia and Montenegro implement major criminal law reforms

The Croatian government has submitted a package of criminal law amendments to Parliament, formalizing plans to introduce life imprisonment effective January 1, 2027. This maximum penalty is intended for 15 categories of

North Macedonia fuel volatility, food inflation and transit

11 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia commuters protest rising intercity transport costs

In late August 2026, North Macedonia faced intensifying economic pressures as fuel and food prices rose. On 18 August, the Energy Regulatory Commission (KRE) implemented an average price increase of 4.85% for oil derivat

Natural disaster impacts and relief in Croatia and Balkans

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Croatia face economic challenges regarding disaster relief and EU fund usage

In Croatia, natural disaster damages reached approximately 37 million euros between the start of 2026 and August 19. This follows a significant period in 2025, where agricultural crop yield losses totaled 358 million eur

US-Iran conflict enters seventh month amid maritime tension

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the

Mostar religious and legal dispute over sacred space

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Mostar Mufti criticizes Plenković over theatre construction

A legal and religious dispute has emerged in Mostar involving the Croatian National Theatre (HNK) and the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the Lakišića vakuf, a former sacred space. The HNK has criti

Croatia public service salary increases

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Croatia public service salaries to increase via government mandate

The Croatian government has mandated incremental increases to the base salary for public service employees, including primary and secondary school staff. Following a failure to reach an agreement with representative pu

European fuel price volatility and regional adjustments

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: European nations adjust regulated fuel prices

Diesel prices in Slovakia have risen by approximately 30 cents per liter over the course of one month, pushing average costs above 1.80 euros per liter, with premium varieties exceeding 2.00 euros. This surge has narrowe

Croatia energy market and renewable energy reforms

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Croatia launches green infrastructure and renewable energy subsidy programs

Croatia has initiated a series of legislative and financial measures to reform its energy market and accelerate renewable energy adoption. The government proposed amendments to the Electricity Market Act to align with Eu

Croatia regional development and infrastructure planning

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: FBiH and Croatian municipalities approve major infrastructure funding

The Croatian government has initiated several strategic and financial measures to support regional development and local infrastructure. In August 2026, the government approved the National Regional Development Plan thr

Croatia scales renewable grants and local infrastructure

33 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Regional infrastructure and social welfare projects underway across the Balkans

Croatia continues to expand its infrastructure and energy modernization through diverse funding streams. The €38 million renewable energy grant for households, covering heat pumps, solar PV, and battery storage, remains

Omiš wildfire recovery and emerging landslide risks

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Uborak landfill and Omiš wildfire recovery efforts underway

A catastrophic wildfire near Omiš, Croatia, caused extensive destruction, including approximately 1,000 hectares of forest, dozens of houses, several economic facilities, roughly 50 boats, and over 100 vehicles. One fata

Economic relief efforts following Omiš fires

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Croatian Chamber of Crafts launches aid for Omiš fire victims

Following recent fires near Omiš, Croatia, local business groups and organizations have initiated various relief efforts to support those affected by the disaster. The Association Glas poduzetnika (UGP) has proposed an

Economic and infrastructure developments in Balkans

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Regional developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

In Kosovo, Acting Finance Minister Hekuran Murati has raised concerns regarding an €80 million central heating expansion project in Pristina. Murati indicated that the initiative is being jeopardized by the mismanagement

Balkans animal welfare enforcement & reform

15 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Prijatelji životinja calls for specialized inspection service in Croatia

The animal‑welfare scandals that began in May 2026 with a mass‑dog mistreatment case in Montenegro have broadened into a regional push for stronger oversight. In Montenegro, officials prepared criminal proceedings in Dan