New Law Enables Free Bank Accounts in Croatia
From the first day of 2026, a new Law on the Comparability of Fees, Payment Account Switching, and Access to Basic Accounts came into effect in Croatia. This law aims to provide citizens with a free a...
Digitalization in Croatia: Fiscalization 2.0 and Population Register Bring Major Changes from 2026
From January 1, 2026, Croatia is introducing significant digitalization advancements, including Fiscalization 2.0 and the full implementation of the population register. These changes aim to reduce bu...
JANAF Receives License to Continue Oil Transport to NIS Until January 2026
The Adriatic Oil Pipeline (JANAF) announced that the US administration has issued a license to continue oil transport to Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) until January 23, 2026. This decision enables th...
Minimum Wage and Pension Increases Mark Serbia's Economic Scene in 2025 and 2026
Serbia increased the minimum wage three times during 2025, which significantly impacted employee income. At the end of October, workers receiving the minimum wage received their first salary at the ne...
US Authorizes JANAF to Continue Oil Transport to Serbia
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a license to the Adriatic Oil Pipeline (JANAF) to continue transporting oil to the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS) until January 23, 2026. ...
JANAF Continues Oil Transport to Serbia with US Approval
Croatia will continue to supply oil to Serbia after the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a license to JANAF to continue transporting oil to Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) until Januar...
Economic Changes and Challenges Mark the End of 2025
The end of 2025 brings a series of economic changes and challenges around the world, from the closure of Starbucks cafes to changes in drone delivery and a shortage of truck drivers in Germany. These ...
Bišćević-Tokić Criticizes the Government of the FBiH for the Decision Regarding Store Operations on January 2nd
Jasmina Bišćević-Tokić, a representative in the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), has expressed sharp criticism towards the Government of t...
Temporary Suspension of the UJP e-Payments Application
On January 1, 2026, between 00:00 and 8:00 AM, the UJP e-Payments application will be out of service due to the transition to a new online payment system for Mastercard, Maestro, and Visa cards. This ...
General Collective Agreement Expired, Uncertain Rights for Hundreds of Thousands of Employees
The General Collective Agreement (GCA), which represents the foundation of workers' rights, has expired, leaving around one hundred thousand employees in uncertainty. Negotiations on a new agreement b...
Montenegro: Budget Deficit of 178.2 Million Euros in the First 11 Months
Montenegro recorded a budget deficit of 178.2 million euros in the first eleven months of this year, representing 2.2 percent of the estimated gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Ministry o...
Mexico Imposes Tariffs of Up to 35 Percent, Imports from China Most Affected
Mexico has announced the introduction of new import tariffs, which in some cases will reach up to 35 percent. The Mexican government states that the aim of this measure is to protect domestic industry...