Saturday, 5 September 2026

Business

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Business

Croatian new car market sees 5.2 per cent growth

A total of 53,771 vehicles were registered, with the most popular brand being Skoda, while Opel recorded the highest interest from buyers.

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Solar panels

Solar panels pay off, batteries only with state support

Analysis shows solar panels are profitable, while home batteries are only viable with state support, with significant differences depending on location.

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Business

Inflation in Croatia jumps to 4.1 per cent

Prices rose in July, but energy costs remain high, so the government is maintaining existing measures.

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Business

Government approves new fuel prices, diesel cheaper

The government has approved regulations on prices, with diesel dropping by seven cents, while other fuels remained at the same level.

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Business

Government approves new fuel prices, diesel cheaper

Fuel prices: diesel cheaper

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Business

Croatia records growth in renewable energy despite global lag

Although the EU is slowing, Croatia's renewables are growing, with renewables accounting for 52.6 per cent of consumption, driven by a significant expansion in solar capacity.

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Business

Government to set new fuel prices, blue diesel cheaper

The government sets new prices on Monday, with blue diesel 12 cents cheaper and Euro diesel 11 cents cheaper.

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Business

Zara opens first Lefties store

Spanish giant Inditex enters the British market with a new brand, using robotic solutions to reduce supply chain costs.

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Volkswagen cuts

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs in restructuring

The German carmaker has announced drastic job cuts to tackle falling demand and rising costs, with the Lower Saxony state government expressing caution.

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Business

Fuel prices rise, refinery operates at half capacity

The government has announced new prices, while the market faces a diesel shortage due to limited capacity at the refinery in Rijeka.

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Pelješac Sea

Tourism and property on the Pelješac peninsula record growth

The Pelješac Bridge has spurred a boom in Komarna, Klek and Drače, while Orebić shows stability with rising apartment prices.

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Business

Ogulin secures €100,000 for support to entrepreneurs

The city of Ogulin has launched a tender for the distribution of funds to small and medium-sized enterprises, with an application deadline of 16 September.

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Consumer credit

Croatian Parliament adopts law on consumer credit

The Croatian Parliament has adopted a law consolidating previous regulations on credit, aligning them with European standards and strengthening consumer protection.

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Energy

Krško back to full power following drop in temperature

Olli Rehn speaks at a conference
Wages

Rehn: No signs of secondary wage effects despite high energy prices

Olli Rehn, governor of the Bank of Finland, highlights moderate wage growth in the euro area and the absence of chain effects on prices, despite high energy costs weighing on inflation.