Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Business

Old hands passed to a young, green shoot
Generational transition

Thousands of Croatian firms face ownership transition

More than 7,000 companies owned by those over 70 stand on the brink of change, opening up new market opportunities but posing challenges for business continuity.

More expensive flats and rising costs
House prices

House prices in Croatia have risen by 81 per cent in 15 years

Construction costs have risen by 76 per cent, and a buyer of a 60-sq-m flat pays 59,000 euros more than in 2021, according to the data.

Empty car factory
Automobiles

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030

The German car giant plans to sack 100,000 workers in a move described as the largest restructuring in the industry's history.

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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.

Price increase at the checkout
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

Wind turbine and solar panels in nature
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.

Fuel pump on asphalt
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.

Car at a gas station
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.

Panorama of the Pelješac peninsula with the bridge and coastal towns
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.

Entrepreneurs review documents
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.