World
Russians in Panic Withdraw Money from Banks: Record Outflow Due to Fear of War
In the first two weeks of August, Russians withdrew nearly 286.4 billion rubles, and a former central bank adviser warns that confidence in the entire financial system has evaporated.
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.
World
Trump Continues Push to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The U.S. president renews his battle to oust the first Black woman on the central bank's board, despite a June Supreme Court ruling that protected the institution's independence.
Economy
Raiffeisen secures 56.16% of Addiko Bank, exceeds takeover threshold
After the acceptance period expired on July 29, RBI collected declarations for 10.83 million shares of Addiko Bank, fulfilling the control condition. NLB offered more, but shareholders chose Raiffeisen.
Croatia
Supreme Court Unifies Practice in CHF Loan Disputes
By Decision Revd-2310/2026-3, it was confirmed that default interest on overpaid amounts runs only until the date of loan conversion, and court costs are allocated according to the parties' success.
Stock Market
RBI Crosses 55% Threshold in Addiko Offer, NLB Remains a Competitor
Politics
HZMO announces date: April pensions arrive May 8th