Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Business

Croatian flag on an empty podium
National Recovery Plan

Plenković sends final NPOO request worth €2.7 billion

Croatia has so far drawn €7.3 billion, with the Commission's evaluation and final payments expected by the end of the year.

Dom Marinići renovated
Energy renovation

Dom Marinići renovated with a 796,598 euro energy upgrade

The building is rated energy class A, with a photovoltaic system installed on the roof; emissions reduced by 91.1 per cent.

Protesters with banners against the levy
Energy prices

Business leaders welcome delay to anchored prices, protest to proceed

Minister Šušnjar will withdraw decisions set to take effect on 1 October, but UGP warns the delay is only valid if the obligation is not reinstated in November.

Entrepreneur on the tribune with a price chart
Business

Government delays price caps on services, new regulations in November

Minister for Economy Ante Šušnjar announces changes to rules that were to come into force on 1 October.

Speaker on stage in front of an audience
Business

Čolak: Croatian IT market awaits the collision of the silver tsunami and the ETA model

The former owner of Surf 'n' Fries and consultant on M&A describes two obstacles to the development of the acquisition market and the opportunity for the first serious consolidators.

Used cars in the parking lot
Business

Croatian buyers check used cars aged 9.1 years

Data from carVertical shows that inspected vehicles were 4.3 years younger than the average car in Croatia, which stands at 13.4 years.

Documents and symbols of agriculture
Business

Slatina issues call for applications for entrepreneurs and farmers

50,000 euros allocated from the municipal budget for six measures, applications open until 31 October

Mediterranean culinary scene in Istria
Gastronomy

Gastronomy becomes a key driver for tourists in Croatia

The average tourist spends between 20 and 30 per cent of their budget on food, with Istria serving as a prime example of how gastronomy is becoming a tourist brand.

Director receives golden statue
Waste

Eko Security receives Golden Crow for outstanding business results

The company from Donja Stubica was awarded in the category of small trading companies at the session of the Chamber of Economy.

A shop on a stone street in a Mediterranean setting on Šolta.
Šolta retail concerns

Residents of Šolta do not believe Studenac will close shops on the island

Residents of Šolta see the problems of the retail chain as a minor issue that will be resolved quickly, and if not, they say they will manage.

Price display in the store
Fixed prices

Business group voices protest over fixed prices

The association states that more than 95 per cent of its comments in consultations were not accepted, and it plans a protest around 10 October.

Complex wooden firewood
Business

Knin residents buy firewood at the last minute, beech at 85 euros

The government has provided a 20 per cent discount on the standard prices of Hrvatske šume, while the City of Knin subsidises eligible recipients.

Industrial plant with modern details
AquafilCRO

AquafilCRO marks 25 years of operations

The company is part of the international Aquafil Group, specialising in the finishing of polyamide fibres, and operates in challenging conditions for the European textile industry.

Seasonal vegetables on a Dalmatian estate
Most Admired Country Woman

Natalia Poljak to represent Split-Dalmatia County in the Most Admired Croatian Country Woman contest

The farmer from Glava manages her own farm, having started in 2017, cultivating eight hectares and raising livestock, while viewers of RTL have been introduced to her through the 'Večera za 5' programme.

Food retail
Studenac

Studenac initiates pre-bankruptcy procedure due to financial issues

The company states that operations continue as normal despite the move.

Fuel price at the gas station
Business

Diesel at 1.91 euros from 22 September, forecasts point to record high

The government has lowered excise duties to below the minimum set by the European directive, while super unleaded costs 1.74 euros per litre.

Empty cart in front of the store
Studenac

Studenac files for pre-bankruptcy proceedings

The retail chain has debts of nearly €450 million, with payables to suppliers exceeding €170 million.

Airbus A350 on the runway in Sydney
Sydney-New York

Qantas to fly Sydney–New York in 18 hours from mid-2028

Direct flight cuts journey by at least three hours, with tickets going on sale in August 2027