Marine Biotech Education: The EU-CONEXUS Joint Master in Marine Biotechnology (with Frederick University) has received the Joint European Degree Label, a Brussels-recognised mark for jointly designed and governed transnational degrees. Mechanical Industry & Skills: A Zagreb mechanical engineer and co-owner is challenging stereotypes in precision machining, running an automotive and engine-component workshop serving passenger cars, commercial vehicles and agricultural machinery. Tourism Policy Clash: Croatian private landlords say new tourism rules and taxes are “campaigning against them,” arguing they hit family rentals while broader housing pressures remain. Immigration & Labour Markets: Croatia saw fewer foreign arrivals in early 2026 as immigration slowed, though demand persists in construction, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing and transport. Agriculture Biosecurity: Croatia is tightening African swine fever containment, citing 89 outbreaks and warning against illegal transport and unregistered pig keeping. Urban Greening in Dubrovnik: The city starts a €447,912 “Tree Avenue – Green Ring Around the City” project near the historic walls, planting 57 trees and adding resilient green space. Banking Expansion: UniCredit targets 40 Prime office units in a year and 50,000–60,000 affluent clients in Croatia as it rolls out its Prime service model. Housing Market Snapshot: Eurostat-linked reporting shows Croatia remains the only EU country with declining home sales for the fourth straight year, with inflation in the region easing but still elevated in parts of the Balkans.