Local
Zabok Hospital Finally Embarking on Comprehensive Air Conditioning
Contract worth €1.7 million signed with Frigooprema from Split. Work begins in early October, with a 180-day completion deadline.
Tourism
Ćorluka Expands Hotel Portfolio: Fifth Property to Open in Grude
Petar Ćorluka, owner of Violeta, is expanding his hotel portfolio with four existing properties in BiH and Croatia, and a fifth four-star hotel is set to open soon in Grude.
Local
Modern Children's Playground with Zipline and Dinosaurs Rises in Donja Stubica
Construction on one of the largest and most modern playgrounds in Zagorje has officially begun, and children are expected to enjoy the new play area by the end of 2026.
Economy
Workers Endure 40-Degree Heat Amid Red-Hot Iron
The new DCU unit at the Rijeka refinery is expected to come online by the end of August, but Jasna Pipunić of the SING union warns that worker infrastructure is seriously lagging, no locker rooms, offices, or cooling areas.
Local
City of Zagreb Explains Why Pool in Špansko Still Isn't Open Despite the Use Permit
Although the use permit was issued in early August, residents of western Zagreb will have to wait a few more weeks for a swim. The €34 million investment was supposed to be completed back in July.
Real Estate
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Renting an Apartment in Zagreb: 30 Years to Break Even
Tourism
A New Era for Zadar's Hinterland: Giant Manufacturing Plant on the Way
AI
Topusko: €50 Billion AI Center Pantheon to Be Built
Croatia
Pazin Distribution Center: Contract Signed for Istria's Food Bank
Local
KBC Zagreb Acquires First Photon-Counting CT Worth €3.5 Million
The revolutionary device enables more precise diagnostics with less radiation, and a 3-tesla MRI and other equipment are on the way as part of a €20 million investment.
Formula 1
Slunj could get Croatia's first Formula 1 track
The International Croatia Ring Autodrome will span 50 hectares, with the main track stretching 3.6 kilometers. The project has been added to the list of strategic state investments, and locals have already started returning from abroad.
Stock Market
GenePlanet expands to the US market with support from Lauxera
Founder Marko Bitenc is confident that the Croatian genetic company can achieve 'unicorn' status, while BlackPeak Capital partially exits but retains a stake.
Economy
Government signs agreement with Beretta: Ammunition factory worth 125 million euros emerges in Obrovac
Memorandum of Understanding is signed today at Banski dvori, the plant is expected to employ 250 people and generate up to 80 million euros in annual revenue. Also on the government session agenda is the tax convention with the USA.
Tourism
Mövenpick Opens First Resort on Croatian Coast in Novi Vinodolski
Year-round resort brings around 200 jobs, an investment of over €250 million, and the sale of luxury apartments.
Travel
Renovated Daruvar Spa Opens Its Doors After €20 Million Investment
County Prefect Marušić Announces Another Major Project, While Sources Differ on Exact Opening Date
Local
Split's East Gets a New Facility: Work Begins on €99 Million Wastewater Treatment Plant
The contract promises cleaner sea, more connections, and an end to unpleasant odors on the beaches of the eastern part of the city.
AI
Zagreb-based healthtech Lasken AI attracts seed investment from Sweden
The startup, founded in June 2025, secured a new funding round led by Swedish fund GapMinder, with participation from Croatian Fil Rouge Capital, aiming to expand its AI platform for health data analytics across Europe.
Economy
Swiss Wyss&Lila Opens Train Service Center in Rijeka
The Swiss company has leased space from HŽ Cargo and is entering the Croatian rail vehicle maintenance market. The center is intended for operators on corridors between Central Europe, the Balkans, and Adriatic ports.
Croatia
Varaždin gets hospital helipad: investment worth 45 million euros
Croatian Civil Aviation Agency issued approval for use of helipad on roof of new Central Operating Block of Varaždin General Hospital. The project is financed mostly from EU funds through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).