Government of Croatia

Croatia budget rebalance and fiscal management tensions

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Croatia Government accepts five budget amendments

The Croatian Ministry of Health has implemented new spending limits for hospitals to improve financial management and reduce debt to wholesalers. Under these rules, facilities must adhere to monthly thresholds for medica

Elderly poverty and pension policy changes in Croatia

13 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatian pension supplement to be paid to over 60,000 retirees in BiH

Croatia continues to face significant 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 Sl

Croatia faces backlash over price transparency regulations

8 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatia implements new tourism market regulations

Croatia is implementing “base price” regulations—also referred to as “anchor price” rules—requiring businesses to display current prices alongside a historical reference date to help consumers track inflation. While food

Fuel price regulatory changes in Croatia, Slovenia and North

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Fuel prices shift in Slovenia and Italy

In late October 2026, Croatia, Slovenia, and North Macedonia implemented regulatory changes to petroleum derivative prices based on seven-day market averages and exchange rates. In Croatia, regulations effective October

Balkan labor and wage negotiations

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatia Economic and Social Council debates labor competitiveness

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

Regional development in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

7 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Urban development shifts in Croatia as Osijek and Velika Gorica expand

Regional authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia continue to implement social, economic, and infrastructural development initiatives. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, political leaders have emphasized infrastructure

Legal appeals filed over Zagreb Maksimir stadium design

7 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Italian writer criticizes Croatian government over Maksimir stadium tender

The architectural competition for the new Maksimir stadium and Svetice Sports and Recreation Center in Zagreb has concluded, with the Milan-based VG13 Architects Studio Associato selected from 88 entries. The proposed 35

Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and political fallout

27 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Gospić waste scandal: Šincek group imported more waste despite bans

The environmental crisis in Gospić has escalated into a significant political and legal issue for the Croatian government. Following the discovery of approximately 37,000 to 44,000 tons of illegally deposited waste, incl

Fiscal and property reforms in Croatia and Serbia

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Tax regulations for property exchanges and dividend advances

Croatia and Serbia continue implementing fiscal and administrative reforms targeting real estate, entrepreneurship, and social welfare. In Croatia, the Agency for Legal Property Transactions and Mediation (APN) has proc

Fuel price fluctuations in the Balkan, European, and US-UK

11 clusters · 154 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Luxembourg fuel prices: Super 95 decreases

Fuel prices across the Balkan region and Europe continue to fluctuate due to market volatility and geopolitical tensions. In Kosovo, the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Innovation (MINTI) has maintained

Croatia railway infrastructure and modernization efforts

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Croatia approves €1.01 billion railway development plans

Croatia is addressing significant railway infrastructure and service reliability challenges through a massive modernization program. Following reports that the country had the lowest punctuality among 31 surveyed Europea

Fuel price fluctuations in Lithuania and Poland

6 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Fuel prices in Lithuania rise by more than 2 percent

Fuel price trends in Lithuania and Poland continue to show a pattern of diverging costs between traditional fuels and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In Poland, market analysts have forecasted divergent trends for the upc

Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina border regulations

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina update border crossing regulations

Border regulations between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have undergone updates regarding customs and crossing classifications. Customs procedures for transporting goods, such as furniture, remain strictly monitor

Overcrowding at Dobrota Psychiatric Hospital

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Croatia prison system faces overcrowding with 4,947 inmates

The Dobrota Special Psychiatric Hospital in Montenegro is experiencing significant overcrowding. The facility currently houses 299 patients, exceeding its formal capacity of 233 beds. This surge is attributed in part to

Croatian business regulatory and tax relief protests

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Croatia Ministry of Economy maintains base price regulations amid business protests

Business groups and industry associations in Croatia have begun campaigning for regulatory and tax relief to reduce administrative and financial burdens. Initial efforts included calls from coffee producers to abolish sp

Energy costs and heating disruptions in Bosnia and the wider

5 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Energy crisis hits heating season across Balkans and Europe

As the heating season begins in Southeast Europe, energy stability and costs have become critical issues. While Energoinvest previously confirmed that gas supplies in Bosnia and Herzegovina were secured, the region is no

Croatia continues remediation of illegal waste sites

10 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Gospić air quality station monitors illegal waste site

Remediation efforts at the former PPK Velebit site in Gospić have progressed to the removal of approximately 650 tons of non-hazardous waste stored in large bags. This material is being transported to Holcim and Nexe cem

Croatia energy market and renewable energy reforms

7 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Croatia implements new electricity consumption threshold for households

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

Priboj municipal administration and budget updates

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Regional governments advance legislative and municipal updates

The Assembly of the Municipality of Priboj scheduled its 14th session to address a budget rebalance and various personnel changes. The agenda includes the dismissal and appointment of directors for the local heating plan

Croatia EU fund allocation and recovery progress

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Croatia requests 2.7 billion euros from EU recovery fund

Croatia is utilizing European Union funds to support infrastructure development and national economic recovery. The government has approved additional EU funding from the Competitiveness and Cohesion Program 2021–2027 to

Montenegro digital financial and transparency reforms

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Croatia implement fiscal reforms and infrastructure projects

Montenegro is implementing digital initiatives to modernize its financial management and increase public engagement with state finances. In mid-September, Finance Minister Novica Vuković announced plans to issue new ret

US-Iran conflict and energy shocks drive oil volatility

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated about 2 months 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