Economy
Croatia in the Grip of the Third Wave of Inflation
Economist Vladimir Arčabić warns that the causes of price growth are constantly shifting, with the latest shock coming from the Middle East. The CNB's projections only for 2028 foresee a move closer to the target inflation rate of two percent.
World
FAO warns: Wars and El Niño create risk for food prices
The UN food agency's chief economist predicts that prices of staple foods will start rising more sharply by the end of the year, and even more strongly next year.
Economy
Croatian Minimum Wage at 1,050 Euros: Where Do We Stand in Europe?
Eurostat has released new data for the second half of 2026. Nominal amounts place Croatia in the golden middle, but the picture changes when purchasing power is taken into account.
Croatia
Will the Government Increase the Personal Deduction in 2027?
Finance Minister Tomislav Ćorić has not ruled out the possibility, and a decision could be made in the fall after an analysis of economic indicators.
World
UN warns: World faces new wave of food price hikes
FAO chief economist Maximo Torero tells Reuters that wars in Iran and Ukraine, coupled with El Niño, are creating a perfect storm of higher costs and lower yields.
World
Germany Hit by Drought: Rhine at Lowest Level Since 1880, Economy Losing Billions
Croatia
Without Government Subsidies, Living Costs Rise by Up to €900 a Year
Economy
Where Does Croatia Rank on the Minimum Wage Scale? Five Countries Exceed 2000 Euros
World
Where Does the Minimum Wage Go Furthest? Germany Overtakes Luxembourg
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
Spending rises just 0.4% year-on-year, fuel sales down 12.9%, and the Institute of Economics forecasts GDP growth of 2% in the second quarter.
World
Tehran sends clear message to Trump after latest attacks: 'We will kill you'
The US-Iran war has been going on for six months, and after yesterday's American airstrikes, a chilling threat from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard followed. Global oil traffic remains seriously threatened.
Travel
Tourist from Bosnia and Herzegovina paid €52 for a pizza and two coffees near Dubrovnik
Anonymous guest shocked by the bill, claims almost all holiday costs have risen significantly compared to previous years.
Politics
Australia builds first refinery in 60 years, oil price above $100
Due to Middle East war and rising oil prices, Australia invests in energy security; Fed decision remains key for markets.
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.