What are the latest news in Croatia?
Economy and Tourism
- Economic Slowdown: Croatia recorded its 22nd consecutive quarter of growth in Q2 2026, though GDP expansion slowed to 1.7% year-on-year (down from 2.2% in Q1) due to cooling household consumption and private investment, with growth primarily sustained by public spending and construction. Croatia Week———
- Shift in Tourism Trends: Mid-to-late August reports show shifting visitor patterns across the Adriatic. While overall numbers remain near 2025 levels, travelers are booking more last-minute trips with shorter average stays. Gains in visitors from Central European nations (such as Poland, Czechia, and Hungary) and domestic travelers have balanced moderate declines in German and Austrian tourists.- Croatia Week+ 1———
- Split Urban Mobility: The city of Split launched an 80-million-euro project aimed at restructuring traffic flows, public transport, and urban mobility for residents and visitors. -www.croatiaweek.com——–
- Airport Modernization: Dubrovnik Airport rolled out new high-tech security scanners to accelerate checkpoint processing and improve passenger flow.- www.croatiaweek.com———
- West Nile Virus Detection: Public health authorities in Zagreb confirmed cases of West Nile virus following tests on dead wild birds found in the capital, prompting targeted mosquito-control measures across several districts. -www.croatiaweek.com——–
- Football Transfer: Croatian national team goalkeeper Dominik Livaković completed a high-profile move, signing a four-year contract with FC Barcelona.- NewsNow———
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival: The 77th edition of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival concluded after hosting over 70 performances and welcoming around 30,000 visitors. -www.thedubrovniktimes.com——–