Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Business

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.

A house for sale in London under a cloudy sky
Property

House prices fall sharply, with UK's steepest drop in eight years

Petrol station with price board
Fuel prices

Fuel price hike from Tuesday: Diesel to rise by up to 11 cents

Drivers could face a new oil price increase from 18 August, with diesel expected to see the largest rise of 11 cents per litre.

Logos of INA, Bugatti Rimac and other exporters
Export

Rimac and INA among the largest Croatian exporters in 2025

Mate Rimac published the list compiled by the portal, with Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Technology entering the top 10, while INA retained the top spot with 1.23 billion euros in exports.

Distribution of damage from wage fraud in Germany
Labour market

Germany loses €64 billion due to wage fraud

The Federation of German Trade Unions has found that circumventing the minimum wage between 2015 and 2024 caused massive damage to workers, the social system and the state budget.

View of the central bank building
Interest rates

Reserve Bank of Australia holds rate at 4.35 per cent

The decision, widely expected despite persistent concerns about high inflation, follows three rate hikes this year.

Blue-gray skyscrapers and digital screens
Tourism

Texo Molior consortium pre-qualified for Jadran capital increase

The 40.625 million euro bid opens the way to acquiring a 53.74 per cent stake in the hotel operator.

Fuel prices at the gas station
Fuel prices

Government cuts fuel prices, by six cents

The new decree on maximum retail prices for oil derivatives comes into force immediately and is valid for seven days.

Volkswagen Golf with hybrid powertrain
Cars

Volkswagen withdraws diesel Golf from Croatian offer

The German carmaker is ending orders for diesel-powered Golfs in Croatia, with petrol and hybrid versions remaining in the range.

Chart of profit growth and refinery image
Energy

MOL Group reports $786m profit in second quarter

High oil and gas prices, along with refining margins, drove revenue and profit growth despite operational challenges in the first quarter.

Gas pump with digital price display
Business

New fuel prices effective from Tuesday

Eurosuper 95 is two cents cheaper, while diesel and blue diesel become more expensive by three cents.

Rising food price charts
Business

FAO warns of new wave of food price hikes

Extreme weather, conflicts, and fertiliser shortages are driving up prices for agricultural products, which will be passed on to consumers.

View of modern architecture by the sea
Pelješac

Modrić and Džeko invest in resort worth a billion euros

Croatian and Bosnian-Herzegovinian captains are involved in a project on the Pelješac peninsula described as a 'new town'.

Digital drop on screen
Digital subscriptions

News Corp sees fall in digital subscriptions in Australia

Despite robust global results, the Australian division has lost thousands of subscribers, with the CEO sharply criticising the AI industry.

Blue power plant on the river
Energy security

Plenković: Electricity supply security guaranteed

The prime minister commented on the stability of the Krško nuclear power plant, tourism results, and the security of the energy system despite low river levels in the region.

Fault in the gear shift lever
Business

Mechanic warns of fault in VW vehicles with manual gearbox

Italian technician identifies series of identical faults in Volkswagen petrol models, raising concerns among owners.

New legal frameworks for lending
Consumer credit

New law on consumer credit to enter into force on 20 November

The new law introduces uniform rules for all types of credit and stricter obligations for lenders, including a ban on unilateral increases to credit card limits.

Fuel prices at a gas station
Fuel prices

Fuel prices surge: petrol at 1.62, diesel at 1.75 euros

The latest price hikes, driven by the war in the Middle East and refinery closures, have been partially offset by government intervention.