President Milanović's Advisor Criticizes Government's Package of Measures as a 'Budget Rescue Operation'

President Milanović's Advisor Criticizes Government's Package of Measures as a 'Budget Rescue Operation'

Velibor Mačkić, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Croatia for Economics, has sharply criticized the government's anti-inflation package of measures, calling it a 'budget rescue opera...

Increase in Flat-Rate Tax for Private Accommodation Providers in Croatia

Increase in Flat-Rate Tax for Private Accommodation Providers in Croatia

Croatia is introducing an increase in the flat-rate tax for private accommodation providers, which is part of a broader package of measures to combat inflation. The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Ton...

Germany to End Fuel Tax Breaks, Potential for New Price Increases

Germany to End Fuel Tax Breaks, Potential for New Price Increases

Germany will abolish the temporary fuel tax break, known as "tankrabatt," on July 1, 2026, which could lead to new increases in petrol and diesel prices. This measure, which brought drivers price redu...

Returning from Germany to Zagreb: Is a Salary of 2900 Euros Enough?

Returning from Germany to Zagreb: Is a Salary of 2900 Euros Enough?

A question increasingly being asked in the region is whether it is realistic and financially justified to return from Germany to Zagreb with a monthly net salary of 2900 euros. Given the rising cost o...

Croatian Wood Processing Industry Facing Serious Challenges, Warns HUP

Croatian Wood Processing Industry Facing Serious Challenges, Warns HUP

The Croatian Employers' Association (HUP) warns that the wood processing industry in Croatia, which employs over 30,000 workers and generates a significant export surplus, is entering one of the most ...

The Key to Brand Success: Understanding Consumers, Emotions, and 'Customer Insight'

The Key to Brand Success: Understanding Consumers, Emotions, and 'Customer Insight'

A new workshop titled "Customer Insight: How to Understand What Really Drives Your Customers" by the Brands & Trends platform, which will be held on June 17th in Urania, Zagreb, focuses on understandi...

Germany Debates Raising the Retirement Age to 70

Germany Debates Raising the Retirement Age to 70

Germany is once again considering the future of its pension system, and one idea is to raise the retirement age to 70. This topic has sparked numerous debates and divided opinions among workers and ex...

Instability in the Gold Market: Rising and Falling Prices

Instability in the Gold Market: Rising and Falling Prices

After a period of strong growth in gold prices, which led to historical records at the beginning of the year, the market is facing increased instability. Investors, who massively bought precious metal...

How to Recognize Fresh or Frozen Bread in Stores?

How to Recognize Fresh or Frozen Bread in Stores?

Buying bread is a daily activity for many, but have you ever wondered if you are really buying fresh bread or a product that has been previously frozen? Large retail chains are increasingly practicing...

European Partnership for Fertilizers Crucial for the Future of Agriculture

European Partnership for Fertilizers Crucial for the Future of Agriculture

European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, emphasizes the importance of a European partnership for fertilizers to ensure Europe's food security, competitiveness, and strategic ...

Croatian Family Tourism Association Expresses Concern Over Announced Increase in Flat-Rate Taxes

Croatian Family Tourism Association Expresses Concern Over Announced Increase in Flat-Rate Taxes

The Croatian Family Tourism Association has expressed serious concern and dissatisfaction regarding the announced significant increase in annual flat-rate taxes for renters. The Association's Vice Pre...

New Government Measures Spark Anger Among Renters Due to Increased Flat-Rate Tax

New Government Measures Spark Anger Among Renters Due to Increased Flat-Rate Tax

The government's new anti-inflation package has triggered strong reactions among private renters in Croatia, particularly due to the announced increase in the flat-rate tax. Renters believe that the b...