Croatian exports down 10.6% in January, imports fall 16.9%
ZAGREB, 11 March (Hina) – Croatia’s goods exports totalled €1.8 billion in January 2026, down 10.6% year on year, while imports fell by 16.9% to €2.9 billion, according to first estimates from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS). The trade…
Study: Erasmus+ exchanges bring Croatia millions in economic benefits
ZAGREB, 10 March (Hina) – Erasmus+ student mobility not only supports education and skills development but also has a measurable economic impact, with international students coming to Croatia through the programme generating millions of euros in additional economic activity. This was shown…
Istrian soup added to Croatian Register of Cultural Goods
ZAGREB, 8 March (Hina) – Istrian soup, a traditional drink of the Istrian Peninsula, has been officially entered into Croatia’s Register of Cultural Goods, recognising its significance as part of the country’s intangible cultural heritage, the Rovinj City Administration announced this…
Croatia has received €20 billion more from the EU than it has contributed
ZAGREB, 6 March (Hina) – Regional Development and European Union Funds Ministry’s state secretary Domagoj Mikulić told the parliament on Friday that Croatia has received €20.1 billion more from the European Union budget than it paid in contributions, and as of 30…
PM: Gov’t ready to adopt measures to cap energy prices if necessary
ZAGREB, 5 March (Hina) – The government will respond to any potential rise in energy prices resulting from the crisis in the Middle East, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Thursday, adding that evacuations of Croatian citizens from the region — where…
German Rheinmetall acquires 51% stake in Dok-Ing
ZAGREB, 4 March (Hina) – German technology group Rheinmetall AG has become the majority owner of the Croatian company Dok-Ing, it was announced on Wednesday at a joint press conference in Zagreb, with Rheinmetall acquiring a 51% stake, while Dok-Ing retains…
Croatia has halved emissions of air pollutants since 1990
ZAGREB, 2 March (Hina) – Data from the 2026 Emissions Report of the Ministry of Environmental Protection confirm that Croatia has almost halved emissions of key air pollutants since 1990, while also warning that meeting more ambitious targets for 2030 will…
Minister: Low number of conscientious objectors confirms interest in military service
ZAGREB, 27 Feb (Hina) – Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović on Friday expressed satisfaction with the fact that, out of more than 700 military summonses issued, only seven young people invoked conscientious objection, highlighting this as a sign of strong interest in military…
Croatians increasingly invest in gold and stocks, less in real estate – roundtable
ZAGREB, 26 Feb (Hina) – Croatians are increasingly investing in gold, precious metals, stocks and cryptocurrencies while real estate investment is declining, it was said at a roundtable, entitled “Preserving the Real Value of Money in Challenging Times” and organised by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) on…
€23.3m in EU grants awarded to Croatia’s national and nature parks
ZAGREB, 25 Feb (Hina) – Environment and Green Transition Minister Marija Vučković on Wednesday awarded more than €23.3 million in non-refundable EU funding to ten public institutions managing Croatia’s national and nature parks, saying the projects will strengthen long-term sustainability. Funding decisions…
War veterans, health ministers welcome wounded Ukrainian soldiers
ZAGREB, 24 Feb (Hina) – War Veterans Minister Tomo Medved and Health Minister Irena Hrstić on Tuesday welcomed 19 wounded Ukrainian soldiers at Zagreb airport who will undergo rehabilitation at Croatian institutions, in what they described as one form of support for…
5% VAT on energy products to be extended until 31 Mach 2027
ZAGREB, 23 Feb (Hina) – The Finance Ministry will propose amendments to the Value Added Tax Act to extend the application of a reduced 5% VAT rate on energy products until 31 March 2027, the state secretary at the ministry, Tereza Rogić Lugarić,…
