Ministry of Science, Education and Youth

Educational policy and school infrastructure developments

14 clusters · 282 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Croatian counties invest in school infrastructure upgrades

The 2026/2027 academic year in the Balkans and Central Europe continues to see significant infrastructure investments and evolving funding models. While previous developments focused on new sports complexes in Slovenia a

Croatia education sector labor shortages and instability

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia teaching assistants face job insecurity due to legal conflicts

Croatia is experiencing systemic labor issues within its education sector, specifically regarding staffing and employment stability. Reports indicate a critical shortage of professional kindergarten teachers, with the d

School stabbing incidents in Croatia and Slovakia

4 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Staškov holds state funeral for teacher killed in school attack

In September 2026, a 15-year-old student attacked a peer and a school employee with a knife at the Electrical Technical School in Zagreb, Croatia. The victims, a 14-year-old student and a 59-year-old cleaner, were both h

Zadar tourism event funding and entrepreneurship initiatives

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Croatia regional developments in tourism, entrepreneurship, and EU funding

The Zadar Tourist Board has initiated a public call for the development of tourist events scheduled for 2027. The program seeks to enhance the city’s offerings during non-peak seasons. Financial assistance is structured

World Teachers' Day celebrations in Croatia

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Croatia awards 518 educators for World Teachers' Day

In observance of World Teachers’ Day, various celebrations and awards were held for educators across Croatia. In Rijeka, the city hosted a reception to honor 35 retiring employees from the local education system, includ

Croatian public transport economic challenges

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Public transport driver salaries compared across Croatia

Public transport in Croatia is facing economic pressures regarding operational costs and labor compensation. Carriers have warned that ticket prices could increase by up to 30 percent, driven by a 40 percent rise in fuel

Global child safety and Polish school reforms

67 clusters · 414 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Zakopane education reforms and national school meal debates spark controversy

Global efforts to protect children online have intensified, focusing on age verification, platform design, and school device bans. In the US, a Pew survey found strong adult support for banning social media for under-16s

Local administrative initiatives in Croatia and Montenegro

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Podgorica processes 81 illegal building legalizations

Municipalities in Croatia and Montenegro are implementing various local relief and urban development initiatives. In Mursko Središće, Croatia, the local administration has launched a program to address housing shortages

Croatian higher education legislative reforms

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Croatian Parliament to debate higher education law amendments

The Croatian government has proposed urgent amendments to the Higher Education and Scientific Activity Act. The primary provision seeks to allow regular professors, professional study professors, and permanent scientific