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Government lowers fuel prices with new decree, petrol and diesel cheaper by two cents
The decree on maximum retail prices for oil derivatives is valid from Tuesday and lasts for seven days, with blue diesel becoming cheaper by four cents.

OPEC+ to maintain oil output at 31 million barrels per day
The seven-nation group continues cooperation after the conclusion of the voluntary supply reduction cycle and announces monthly meetings.

Blue Economy Kvarner brings experts together in Rijeka
Novin's conference focuses on the Rijeka transport corridor and the future of the Kvarner islands

Costa returns to operational profit, opens 50 new branches
The coffee chain reported a £20m profit following a £13.5m loss in 2024.

AZOP fines casino operator with 2.59 million euros
The probe found that biometric data was processed without valid consent and beyond the necessary scope for 34,933 players.

Osijek-Koteks celebrates 80 years of operation with a donation of 80,000 euros
The oldest active construction company in Croatia marked the anniversary at the Croatian National Theatre in Osijek, following congratulations from the city and county authorities.

Minimum wage to rise in 2027, decision by end of October
The minimum wage is set to rise in 2027, with the decision expected by the end of October.

Međimurska County has secured €200,000 in support for entrepreneurs
Applications for the call are open from 1 to 29 October, with support allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ministry publishes leaflet on grapevine yellow leaf

State to sell 25 per cent stake in Luka Rijeka
The sale is part of a broader plan by the state-owned asset management agency CERP, linked to Croatia's accession to the OECD.

Wolters brewery closes after almost four centuries
The Braunschweig brewery, established in 1627, is closing its doors following a drop in sales and a failed search for an investor.

House prices fall across Australia, with Brisbane leading the decline
Cotality data shows median house prices falling in September, with economists forecasting a drop of at least 10 per cent.

Tomislav Jeletić appointed new president of the board of Istarska banka
The supervisory board appointed him on 25 September, with his term starting on 28 February 2027, following the departure of Miro Dodić after 29 years.

Polesians solidify Croatia among the five most important markets
In the first eight months, 1.1 million arrivals and 6.3 million overnight stays were recorded, with Poles ranking third in arrivals in the Zadar region.

Inflation in Australia rises to 4 percent
Core inflation remains unchanged at 3.6 percent, while both measures remain well above the central bank's 2.5 percent target.

Golden Pines awarded to the most successful companies in Zadar County
Montis, Atlant 2019 and LTM Metalni lijev received the awards; employment in the county exceeded 75,000 for the first time

Hrga: Excessive bureaucracy is stifling entrepreneurs, proposes price labels
The former journalist believes that basic products should display recommended prices, with the state monitoring margins rather than imposing new obligations.

New BrewDog owner calls for 'second chance' with over £50m investment
Tilray has taken over the collapsed brewery for £33m and promises improvements to beer quality, operations and working conditions.