Economy

Analysis: Global food prices could jump more than 16 percent by 2027

Global food prices could rise 11.8 percent this year, with wheat, fruit, and vegetables hit hardest. Price hikes in stores are expected by autumn.

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Economy

Two Bids for Uljanik Exceed Initial Price: Turkish Shipbuilder and Luxembourg Holding

Turkish industrial giant Kuzey Star and the mysterious Luxembourg holding Mira Finance Capital are in the running for a 97.13 percent stake in the Pula shipyard. The decision now rests with the government and CERP.

E.K. · 19. 08. 2026. 0 358

Economy

A Historic First: Croatia Imports More Olive Oil Than It Produces

Drought and climate change have cut production by a quarter, while imports have surged to nearly 60,000 hectoliters. The Ministry considers the situation not alarming.

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Economy

New Rule Works in Your Favor When Buying a Used Car

From July 31, 2026, car buyers in Croatia get stronger protection: after a repair of a recognized defect, the complaint period can be extended by an additional 12 months, and the dealer must inform you of the choice between repair and replacement.

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Economy

Who Really Rules the EU? Banks Received 370 Billion Euros

From the second half of 2022 to mid-2026, the Eurosystem paid out around 370 billion euros to commercial banks in the eurozone, while the Croatian National Bank (CNB) paid Croatian banks 1.5 billion euros-more than the cost of the Pelješac Bridge.

E.K. · 19. 08. 2026. 0 103

Economy

EU Inc.: A Company in 48 Hours for 100 Euros

The European Commission proposes a new voluntary corporate form that would make it easier for Croatian entrepreneurs to expand into other markets, without replacing existing national forms.

E.K. · 19. 08. 2026. 0 85

Economy

Premiums Grow Slower Than Claims: Fire Insurance Payout Ratio Hits 87 Percent

The World Bank estimates that only three percent of losses related to catastrophic events in Croatia are insured, while the number of fires and the amount of damages continue to rise year after year.

E.K. · 18. 08. 2026. 0 109

Stock Market

Wall Street in the Red for Third Consecutive Day

Dow Jones fell 0.22 percent to 53,343 points, S&P 500 lost 0.69 percent, and Nasdaq dropped 1.33 percent. Rising bond yields and oil prices push investors away from riskier stocks.

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Stock Market

Meta in Court: 29 States Seek $200 Billion

Trial over alleged deliberate addiction of children began on Tuesday, with Meta shares falling 3.53 percent on Wall Street.

B.Z. · 18. 08. 2026. 0 122

Real Estate

Modrić and Džeko Invest in a Billion-Euro Resort on Pelješac

The captains of the Croatian and Bosnian national teams have joined forces with entrepreneur Vicenco Blagaić on the 'Tri sestrice' project, spanning 260 hectares.

N.E. · 17. 08. 2026. 0 140

Stock Market

ECB warns: Correction in AI stocks likely, exposure 440 billion euros

Economists at the European Central Bank warn in a new blog that US tech stock prices have reached levels reminiscent of a bubble, and the consequences could be far-reaching.

B.Z. · 17. 08. 2026. 0 132

Economy

Croatia Ranks 30th in the World for the Amount Needed for a Comfortable Retirement

An analysis of 95 countries placed Croatia 30th in terms of the amount needed for an American-style retirement, below the most expensive European destinations but significantly above the world's cheapest countries.

E.K. · 17. 08. 2026. 0 116

Economy

Who Will Buy Uljanik? Nine Bidding Documents Sold

The tender for a 97 percent state stake in the Pula shipyard has drawn unexpectedly strong interest, with serious players from the shipbuilding and maritime industries reportedly among those interested.

E.K. · 17. 08. 2026. 0 102

Economy

Zadar County Leads Rise in Basic Basket Prices in July

Despite seasonal fruits and vegetables, the basic and standard baskets rose on a monthly basis, with the highest price increases recorded in Zadar, Dubrovnik-Neretva, and Istria counties.

E.K. · 16. 08. 2026. 0 45

Real Estate

After a Decade of Ridicule: Caprico Tower Rises on Ljubljanska Street

Investors Dario Bošnjak and SofaScore co-owner Zlatko Hrkać have taken over the neglected building, which will house office spaces, a bar, and a restaurant. Meanwhile, a dramatic search for Portuguese nationals is underway in the Velebit Channel.

N.E. · 13. 08. 2026. 0 94

Economy

Rimac Boasts of €369 Million in Exports

Bugatti Rimac generated €391.2 million in total revenue in 2025, with 94 percent recorded as exports. However, the key question is how much of this is genuine exports to independent customers versus transactions with related entities.

E.K. · 13. 08. 2026. 0 104

Economy

AZTN Investigates Granolio for Possible Unfair Conditions Toward Wheat Suppliers

The Competition Agency is examining whether the Zagreb-based company used its bargaining power to impose unfair conditions on its wheat suppliers.

E.K. · 13. 08. 2026. 0 85

Tourism

Sports Center Near Bjelovar Seeks Workers

Rovišće Municipality Collects Resumes for Future Team at SRC Izvor in Predavac, and the Required English Proficiency Reveals They Expect International Guests.

T.U. · 13. 08. 2026. 0 81

Real Estate

Hanfa stress test: Crisis would topple funds

Regulator's analysis shows property prices in Croatia would keep rising even in a severely adverse scenario, albeit at a slower pace, while financial assets would suffer significant losses.

N.E. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 92

Real Estate

Real Estate Boom on Pelješac: Apartment Prices Reach €4,000 per Square Meter

An investor from Tuzla is building apartment blocks and villas in Sreser and Drače, while the mayor of Janjina Municipality, Vlatko Mratović, warns they don't want to turn into Vir or Makarska and announces restrictions in the Spatial Plan.

N.E. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 85

Stock Market

Federer Drops Out of the Billionaire Club: On Holding Shares Plunge 22 Percent

Market turmoil wipes out more than €45 million from the Swiss tennis legend's wealth in a single day, according to Forbes estimates.

B.Z. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 84

Economy

Energy Sector Still Leads Zagreb Salaries, Average at 1,758 Euros

The average net salary in the capital for May was 1,758 euros, 206 euros above the national average, but earnings vary drastically by sector.

E.K. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 90

Tourism

Consortium with Feal a Step Closer to Acquiring Crikvenica's Jadran

Three companies are ready for a €50 million capital increase, while the renovation of neglected facilities is estimated at over €100 million.

T.U. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 109

Economy

China's answer to Boeing and Airbus takes off on its first international flight

The Comac C919 aircraft takes off today from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, but experts are skeptical: 'This is essentially a public relations move. It will be generations before China seriously threatens the Western duopoly.'

E.K. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 83

Economy

€90 Million Tender Announced for Croatian Farmers

The second tender this year for investments in primary agricultural production opened on August 11. Application deadlines start on August 17, with support intensity depending on farm size and investment type.

E.K. · 11. 08. 2026. 0 90

Economy

Last Croatian Worker-Managed Factory Enters Bankruptcy

ITAS-Prvomajska from Ivanec, the only factory in Croatia run on a worker-management model, has ceased production after its electricity was cut off in April. Workers have been without pay for over six months.

E.K. · 11. 08. 2026. 0 86

Economy

One in Three Croats Cannot Afford a Holiday

Although the share of Croats unable to afford a week's holiday has halved in ten years, rising prices and stagnant wages create a gap between official figures and public sentiment.

E.K. · 11. 08. 2026. 0 90

Economy

Croatian Tourism in August: Last-Minute Deals and Discounts of Up to 30 Percent Become the Norm

The first weeks of August brought last-minute bookings, promotional offers with discounts of up to 30 percent, and lower visitor numbers in certain destinations. Industry representatives warn of unrealistic prices and a lack of strategic destination management.

E.K. · 11. 08. 2026. 0 78