Increase in Social Benefits in Slovenia from March 2024

Increase in Social Benefits in Slovenia from March 2024

The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities of Slovenia has announced an increase in social benefits, effective from March 1, 2024. The new threshold for eligibility for ch...

Bridge over Kaštela Bay: A 223 Million Euro Solution Changes the Landscape of Split

Bridge over Kaštela Bay: A 223 Million Euro Solution Changes the Landscape of Split

After two decades, Croatia awaits the realization of a mega-project worth 223 million euros: a bridge over Kaštela Bay. This project, which was included in the list of strategic investment projects of...

MidEuropa to Invest 228 Million Euros in Optika Anda and Expansion into the Region

MidEuropa to Invest 228 Million Euros in Optika Anda and Expansion into the Region

Private equity fund MidEuropa has acquired a majority stake in Optika Anda, paving the way for further business expansion in Croatia and the Central and Southeast European region. The Agency for the P...

Contract Signing for Mateševo-Andrijevica Highway Section with Chinese Consortium Set for Friday

Contract Signing for Mateševo-Andrijevica Highway Section with Chinese Consortium Set for Friday

The Executive Director of Monteput, Milan Ljiljanić, and representatives of the Chinese consortium Power China-Stecol-PCCD will sign the contract for the design and construction of the second section ...

Meta to Invest up to $100 Billion in AMD AI Chips

Meta to Invest up to $100 Billion in AMD AI Chips

Meta Platforms, known as the owner of Facebook, is planning a significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). This deal not only secures Meta's access t...

Slovenian Banks Recorded Lower Profits in 2025

Slovenian Banks Recorded Lower Profits in 2025

In 2025, banks in Slovenia recorded a pre-tax profit of EUR 991 million, representing a decrease of 17.4% compared to the previous year. This decline in profitability was primarily caused by a reducti...

Hospitality Expenses Growing Faster Than Revenue, Pressure on Profit Margins

Hospitality Expenses Growing Faster Than Revenue, Pressure on Profit Margins

The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has published an analysis of the hospitality sector's performance in 2024, which shows that revenue is increasing, but entrepreneurs are facing challenges due to ...

Chevron to Take Over Oil Field in Iraq, EU Bans Mini Shampoos, Germany Introduces Cash Limit

Chevron to Take Over Oil Field in Iraq, EU Bans Mini Shampoos, Germany Introduces Cash Limit

The American energy company Chevron has signed preliminary agreements on a possible takeover of the West Qurna 2 oil field project in Iraq, currently managed by Russia's Lukoil. This move marks a sign...

Farmers Across Serbia Continue Road Blockades Due to Unmet Demands

Farmers Across Serbia Continue Road Blockades Due to Unmet Demands

Farmers across Serbia are continuing their protests and road blockades, expressing dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Agriculture's disregard for their demands. Despite submitting concrete solutions...

Velenje: Construction of the Old Power Plant Future Center Progressing as Planned

Velenje: Construction of the Old Power Plant Future Center Progressing as Planned

In Velenje, construction work on the Old Power Plant Future Center is progressing according to plan. The project is expected to be completed by February 24, 2026. Currently, earthworks are being carri...

Majšperk Modernizes Road Infrastructure

Majšperk Modernizes Road Infrastructure

A contract was signed at the Cultural and Business Center in Majšperk for the modernization of two road sections, as well as for the execution of construction supervision of the works. The municipalit...

The New Generation Jeep Compass Arrives in Croatia, Priced from €35,490

The New Generation Jeep Compass Arrives in Croatia, Priced from €35,490

The third generation Jeep Compass has arrived on the Croatian market, offering a refreshed design, spaciousness, and advanced technologies, with a starting price of €35,490. This compact SUV uses Stel...