Local
Woman from Rijeka Paid Fake Brokers 103,000 Euros Over Four Years
The woman had been transferring money to fake brokers since 2022 and only filed a report after realizing she couldn't access even the deposited amount.
Croatia
Koprivnica Ranks Eighth in Croatia for Increased Kindergarten Investment
The city allocated nearly €4.9 million more for preschool education in 2025 than the previous year, with parents paying only €90 per month for their first child.
Football
Bjelovar to Host 2027 European Junior Swimming Championships
Mayor Dario Hrebak confirmed that the European Aquatics Executive Committee awarded Bjelovar the hosting of the European Junior Swimming Championships on August 9, a crowning achievement of years of investment in sports infrastructure.
Economy
Croatia Doubles Innovation Investment
Government spending on research and development in Croatia has surged by 93 percent over the past decade, yet at €168 per capita, the country still ranks in the lower half of the European Union.
Local
Rijeka invests €663,000 in energy renovation of Trsat Primary School, gymnasium in Kozala also being renovated
By the end of the year, the City of Rijeka is investing €3.2 million in school facilities. Work in Trsat will last nine months, and the gymnasium in Kozala is being renovated after students' health issues.
Croatia
Bulj Calls Out Government on Healthcare at Alka, Plenković Announces Continued Investment
Croatia
Neretva Gets 240 Million Euros: From the Dam to the Music School
Economy
Energy, Investments, and the Future: How INA Crafted a Successful Business Story in the First Half of 2026
Croatia
11 Million Euros for Sports Spectacles in 2027
Croatia
Firefighters Demand Urgent Investment After Međimurje Blazes
Volunteer fire departments in Pribislavec and Štefanec warn of inadequate working conditions, while local authorities announce projects but also point to procedures.
Stock Market
Lump-sum taxpayers up to €40,000 face no levy increases, those above will pay up to 67% more
The Ministry of Finance has opened for public consultation draft laws that, from 2027, change taxes and contributions for craftsmen with income above €40,000.
AI
Microsoft's AI Investments Pay Off: Azure Grows 43%, Stock Jumps Up to 10%
Microsoft reported record quarterly results, surpassing analyst expectations, while Meta disappointed with a drop in profit.
Stock Market
Wall Street sinks after Fed, investors worried by massive AI investments from Meta and Microsoft
Dow Jones lost 2.19 percent, and fears of liquidity strain in the tech sector spilled over to Asian markets
Tennis
Karlovac invests in tennis infrastructure and international tournaments, with emphasis on youth development
After hosting Gem Set Hrvatska and Summer Cup, Karlovac tennis has gained a clear vision. True success will be measured in ten years by the number of senior players produced from within.
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
Economy
Croatia Introduces Investment Account: Citizens' Investments Tax-Free up to €250,000
The Ministry of Finance has sent the draft law on the Croatian Investment Account for public consultation. The law is expected to enter into force on January 1, 2027.
Economy
Hrvatski Telekom Invests €131.9 Million in Infrastructure as Revenue Grows 2.6%
First-half 2026 results underscore the dominant Croatian telecom operator's stable footing, with half of net profit channeled into network development and digital transformation.