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CROATIA’S TOURISM IS A VICTIM OF ITS SUCCESS
As summer heats up in Split, Croatia, the port is a hive of activity. Helpers in white shirts direct cars onto island-bound ferries, and some vacationers sprint across hot asphalt, trying to make the Vis ferry. Jadrolinija, the state-run ferry...

Weekend briefing: Weirder by the week
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news a more isolationist US is getting weirder by the week. It's a holiday in the US so their financial markets are closed, no doubt absorbing the implications of...

Louise Thompson proudly showcases her stoma bag in a yellow bikini during sun-soaked Croatia getaway
Louise Thompson proudly showcased her stoma bag in a yellow bikini during her recent sun-soaked Croatia getaway. The former Made in Chelsea star, 30, who nearly died when giving birth to her son in 2021, revealed last April that she had been...

Inflation in Croatia Rises to 3.7% in June — Among Highest in Eurozone
Inflation, measured by consumer prices, rose for the second consecutive month in Croatia in June, reaching 3.7%, up from 3.5% the previous month, according to the first estimate published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) on Tuesday....

Last gasp: Securing Europe’s wind industry from dependence on China
Summary Incoming Chinese competition is an ominous sign for one of Europe’s last clean technology hopes—wind turbine manufacturing. China has already eradicated Europe’s solar industry. It also dominates the supply chains of many components and...

My Croatian Charter Launches Portfolio of 12+ Guest Luxury Yachts in Croatia
Share Share Share Share Email MyCroatianCharter, operated by DMA Yachting, introduces a curated selection of luxury yachts for 12+ guests in Croatia, addressing the growing demand for small-ship cruises and reinforcing Croatia’s position as a...

India PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus, Croatia boost tech ties
Homepage > News > Business > India PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus, Croatia boost tech ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia has injected new momentum into India’s global partnerships, with a focus on...

Tourism | Croatia: Prices rise, arrivals fall
As summer heats up on the Adriatic, the port of Split in Croatia is a hive of activity. Hundreds of tourists are flocking to board ships bound for cosmopolitan islands like Vis, with local authorities reporting full ferries and increased tourism....

Wine industry slams final EPR fees
Final EPR fees spark backlash from wine makers and retailers. High glass charges may drive shift to less eco-friendly packaging. Industry urges delay, calling scheme costly and ineffective. Wine makers and retailers have slammed the...

Business zone along highway to Zagreb to be expanded – Construction of more than 550,000 m2 of business space planned
Between the highway to Zagreb and Svetog Save and Federika Felinija streets, that is, near the settlement of Radiofar near Surcin, the plan is to build a new business zone with a total gross developed area of 632,078 m2. This can be seen in the...

LONGi ignites Romania’s energy transition with 54.1 MW BC technology triumph
LONGi Solar, a global leader in solar technology, has deployed 54.1 MW of its Hi-MO 9 back contact (BC) modules at the CEF Chișineu-Criș solar park in Romania’s Arad county. Developed for NEPI Rockcastle and its subsidiary Solpower Energy, and...

President to depart for official visit to Croatia on Tuesday
President Peter Pellegrini will travel to Zagreb on Tuesday, July 1, for an official visit to Croatia at the invitation of Croatian President Zoran Milanović. The purpose of the visit is to reaffirm strong bilateral relations and promote the...

Croatian Tourism Minister Praises June Numbers, But Issues Warning
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina has praised June’s excellent tourist numbers, but has issued yet another warning surrounding prices in the sector. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina...

Croatia has Huge Potential in Authentic Tourism Offer
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatia has some truly enormous potential in the authentic tourism offer, as tourists are now seeking something much deeper than a mere holiday in the sun. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, travel is a luxury for some, a necessity...

Retirees in Croatia to be allowed to work full-time
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in News (illustration) ZAGREB, 30 June 2025 (Hina) – The Croatian Parliament has passed a new Pension Insurance Act allowing retirees to work full-time while continuing to receive half of their pension. The law,...
Spotlight on Croatia at Young Horizons 2025
WARSAW: In 2025, for the first time, Young Horizons Industry (29 September – 1 October) highlights a country of honour. The first spotlight will be on Croatia. With a new chapter in the history of its forum and the first “Spotlight on…”, Young...

Hungary-based company signs agreements for hydrocarbon exploration in Croatia
The Croatian government and Aspect Croatia, a subsidiary of the Hungary-based division of US company Aspect Holdings, have signed new Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) for three exploration areas covering the counties of Sisak-Moslavina,...

The charming Croatian town with an Italian touch
Midway along the Istrian coast of Croatia, the exquisitely photogenic old town of Rovinj juts out into the Adriatic, its weathered houses cascading down to the water’s edge. Part of the Republic of Venice for centuries, it remains Croatia’s most...

Croatia’s Žito Group launches IPO
Croatian agri-food giant Žito Group on June 26 launched a public offering of shares, aiming to raise between €118mn and €141mn to fund investments and strategic acquisitions as it prepares for a listing on the Zagreb Stock Exchange. Of that total,...

Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: where to skip the crowds but not the vibe
When the phrase “destination dupes” was coined by an online travel platform two years ago and subsequently hijacked by TikTokers keen to show off their travel credentials, it was viewed by many as just a simple play on words designed to sell...