Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Business

Digital price board at a gas station
Fuel prices

New fuel prices: diesel cheaper, gas more expensive

From Tuesday, petrol and blue diesel remain the same, diesel drops by one cent, while LPG rises by 12 cents.

Hybrid vehicles at the port
Quota for Chinese hybrids

EU limits imports of Chinese hybrids to 350,000 vehicles a year

The European Commission has confirmed a four-year agreement reached in Beijing; the quota takes effect in December, with China lowering tariffs on EU goods in return.

Modern business building in Imotski
Business

Imotska Armatura marks two decades of operation

The company, established in 2005, is the economic pillar of the Imotski region.

Two male figures on stage
Nobel Prize

Hall and Woodford awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

The prize is awarded for models that help central banks stabilise economies.

Mediterranean landscape with olive groves
Land prices

Dalmatian agricultural land prices range from a few cents to €300,000

Land prices range from a few cents to €300,000

Detail of a bolt on an electric vehicle
Automobiles

Tesla under investigation and recalls, but sales in Europe continue to rise

TÜV: Model Y two to three years old has 17.3 per cent serious defects, while Mazda 2 is at 2.9 per cent

Municipal building and official vehicle
Lastovo

Lastovo cancels tender for director

The decision covers the public tender for the appointment of the director of the municipal company.

Work desk by the sea
Island support

Open call for support to island employers

The support is aimed at preserving jobs, with beneficiaries not allowed to be financial institutions or entities with majority state ownership.

Man in a suit receives an award
Tourism

Ognjenović receives Istra County's Certificate of Appreciation

The veteran of Croatian tourism, who founded I.D. Riva Tours, was honoured on the occasion of Istra County Day, warning that development must continue responsibly.

Interface display for price comparison
Popustomanijak

Popustomanijak launched: discount catalogue from over 300 online stores

The service tracks prices of more than 2.5 million products, with over a million currently discounted.

Modern office space
Kia

Kia ranked among top 100 employers in Europe for 2026

On the Fortune list of '100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe', Kia took the 88th place, with the ranking based on the Great Place to Work certification.

EU eco-label logo
Business

Eurobarometer: consumer trust in the EU eco-label rises

New survey shows increased public recognition of the label among European consumers.

Servers in the data center
AI companies

Firmus abandons parliamentary inquiry, questions market exit

The AI datacentre company is reportedly reducing its valuation to attract sceptical investors, with a potential withdrawal from the initial public offering on the cards.

Media conference with a microphone
Media

Ellison: New media conglomerate will not be politicised

Skydance's chief executive says CNN and CBS News will retain full editorial independence despite close ties to the Trump administration.

Depiction of an industrial gas station
Business

Kraljević and Šmrika switch to natural gas

Energo has completely removed mixed gas from production and distribution, with investments exceeding €1.05 million.

Minimalist furniture in white and light wood finish
Second-hand furniture

Ikea launches online marketplace for second-hand furniture

The Swedish retailer is testing online buy-back options, with forecasts suggesting used products could capture 16 per cent of the UK household goods market.

View of the coastal construction site
Cavtat

Investor: Marina Resort Cavtat is a legal and transparent project

Landowners are set to demand the cancellation of the location permit issued in September for the investment of national importance at Prahvić.

Stylized visualization of a supermarket
Supermarket nationalisation

Green Institute proposes nationalisation of 200+ supermarkets

The $25 billion plan proposes the takeover of Coles and Woolworths and the opening of a network of Fair Go Grocers.