Economy
OPEC+ Reaches Preliminary Agreement to Increase Oil Production for September
Seven members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia will raise quotas by 188,000 barrels per day, followed by a pause in the fourth quarter.
Economy
Rogulj: It's increasingly difficult to live on a single salary in Croatia, people seek additional income
Entrepreneur and educator Lovro Rogulj warns that inflation is eroding the purchasing power of salaries, prompting citizens to increasingly take on extra jobs to secure financial stability.
Economy
Service Prices Contribute Most to Overall Inflation
Inflation slowed for the third consecutive month in July to 3.9 percent, but service prices continued to accelerate and are now the main driver of price growth, while citizens say they still don't feel any price reductions.
Economy
Inflation in July Fell to 3.9 Percent, but Citizens and Economist Warn: 'We Haven't Solved the Problem Yet'
Croatian Bureau of Statistics Reports Third Consecutive Month of Slowdown, but Energy and Services Continue to Rise, and the Public Doesn't Feel Prices Easing
Croatia
One-Third of Croatian Citizens Cannot Afford a Week of Annual Leave
Croatia, at 32.6 percent, is above the European Union average of 27.5 percent, while the situation is worst in Romania, where as many as 61.4 percent of residents cannot afford a holiday.
Economy
Inflation at 3.9% in July, Retail Slows for Third Month Running
World
Tehran sends clear message to Trump after latest attacks: 'We will kill you'
Travel
Tourist from Bosnia and Herzegovina paid €52 for a pizza and two coffees near Dubrovnik
Politics
Australia builds first refinery in 60 years, oil price above $100
Politics
Iran's economy avoids collapse despite war with US, but inflation reaches 90 percent
Despite five-month war, sanctions and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's economy survives thanks to diversification and informal trade, but the population pays the price, poverty rises, corruption thrives in billions of dollars, and the seized ship with medical aid for 44,000 dialysis patients has been released.
World
Russian economy slows due to fuel, inflation rises above target
Russia's central bank cut GDP growth forecast to nearly zero and raised inflation to 6-7 percent, all due to fuel price increases caused by Ukrainian attacks on refineries.
Economy
Žigman: ECB's Decision on Interest Rates in September Depends on Oil Prices
Governor of the Croatian National Bank warns that the renewal of US-Iran conflict could reignite inflationary pressures in the eurozone and Croatia. The ECB kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
Economy
Bank of Russia Lowers Key Rate to 14% as Inflation Rises
Russia's central bank surprised analysts with a 25-basis-point cut, while simultaneously revising inflation forecasts upward and lowering expected economic growth for 2026.
ELECTIONS
Kosovo prepares for third election in 16 months amid vote-buying allegations
Albin Kurti's government approved a multi-million euro package of measures just before Sunday's elections, which the opposition criticizes as abuse of public funds.