Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Business

Price display at a gas station
Business

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.

An oil pump in a desert landscape
OPEC+

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.

Conference hall with a view of the sea
Kvarner

Blue Economy Kvarner brings experts together in Rijeka

Novin's conference focuses on the Rijeka transport corridor and the future of the Kvarner islands

A modern Costa coffee shop with a digital kiosk
Costa

Costa returns to operational profit, opens 50 new branches

The coffee chain reported a £20m profit following a £13.5m loss in 2024.

Fingerprint reader on the ATM
Biometric data

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.

Solemn celebration of the 80th anniversary of the construction company
Osijek-Koteks

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.

Anonymous speaker at the press conference
Business

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.

Modern industrial hall
Support for entrepreneurs

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.

Grape leaves
Business

Ministry publishes leaflet on grapevine yellow leaf

View of the port with containers
Business

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.

Empty brewery building at dusk
Wolters brewery

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.

Drop in house prices in Australia
Australia

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.

Glass office building
Business

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.

Tourists stroll through the old town
Polish tourists

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.

Depiction of fuel price increases
Business

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.

Recipients receive awards on stage
Zadar County

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

Businesswoman surrounded by papers next to shelves stocked with groceries
Packaging

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.

Interior of a modern bar with a wooden bar counter
BrewDog takeover

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.