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Cavtat landowners fear expropriation for resort project
A location permit issued on 15 September has paved the way for expropriation, with some owners threatening legal action before the Administrative Court.
European gas prices jump to 2022 levels
Wholesale price hits €97 per megawatt-hour, while UK one-month contract rises to 240 pence per therm.
All Saints' Day preparations in full swing, flower and candle prices higher than last year
Residents are visiting florists and markets in Koprivnica and Ludbreg, while sellers expect further growth in interest next week.
Drivers at petrol stations face new fuel prices from Tuesday
Unofficially: a litre of Eurosuper 95 could drop by eight cents, while diesel and blue diesel prices remain unchanged
New digital service speeds up customs procedures on entry to Croatia
Travellers will be able to declare goods and calculate duties before arriving at the border crossing, with the new system applying from 1 November 2026.
Zagreb County calls for AgriFood Startup competition entries
Applications are open until 8 November 2026, with the top winner receiving €5,000 and entry into a two-month development programme.
Ryanair closes Berlin base and slashes flights
Citing high fees, the airline is cancelling 12 routes and ceasing all operations in Bremen from 2027.
Varaždin cabbage yields well despite drought, reaching 25 tonnes
Producers along the Varaždin – Ivanec road sell cabbage at stable prices, while buyers complain that it is expensive.
Generali to cut 800 jobs in Germany by 2030
The insurer is closing sites in Aachen, Nuremberg and Stuttgart while investing more than €100m in technology and artificial intelligence.
AGRRA presents eco-cultural tourism management models in Benkovac
Two workshops under the ENRICH-US project mapped 38 key stakeholders, with participants selecting the most suitable management model for Ravne kotare.
Newmont records gold output drop, Comex ounce price down 14 per cent
The world's largest gold producer mined 1.3 million ounces in the third quarter, while the gold price on the Comex exchange fell to $4,040.
Government abandons personal tax allowance increase as budgetary pressures mount
The Ministry of Finance is not discussing the basic personal allowance, while the Croatian Employers' Association warns that raising it from €600 to €840 would cost local units €500m to €700m in revenue.
OPG Vidas wins gold plaque at sheep and goat cheese exhibition
The Novalja farm was awarded at the 28th conference for sheep and goat breeders, just weeks after winning gold in Gospić.
Slovenia mandates €740 winter bonus, while only a quarter of Croatian workers receive Christmas pay
Slovenia’s winter bonus is a legal obligation of €740.94, whereas in Croatia Christmas pay depends on the employer, with economist Jurčić proposing a minimum of €400.
Split launches tender for Spaladium Arena roof repair
Estimated cost of works is €935,000 excluding VAT, with bids due by 12 November 2026.