What are the latest news in Croatia?
- Economic Growth Slowdown: Recent GDP data indicates Croatia’s economic growth slowed to 1.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.2% in the first quarter, driven by weaker household consumption despite sustained public spending and construction activity. Croatia Week———
- Energy and Sanctions: Croatia’s pipeline operator, JANAF, secured an extended US sanctions license permitting crude oil transportation to Serbia’s NIS refinery through late September 2026. -The Dubrovnik Times——–
- Tourism Market Shifts: Late-August tourism statistics show overall visitor numbers holding steady with last year, but characterized by a rise in late bookings, shorter stays, and higher numbers of domestic and Central European visitors balancing declines from traditional markets like Germany.- Croatia Week———
- Agriculture & Health: The Ministry of Agriculture partially lifted restriction zones for African swine fever (ASF) following a significant decline in outbreaks among domestic herds. Meanwhile, public health authorities in Zagreb confirmed isolated cases of West Nile virus detected in local wild bird populations.- Xinhua+ 1———
- Infrastructure and Travel: Dubrovnik Airport has begun deploying next-generation security CT scanners, allowing passengers to keep liquids and laptops inside their carry-on luggage during security screenings. -NewsNow——–
- Sports: Croatian national team goalkeeper Dominik Livaković finalized a transfer to FC Barcelona on a four-year contract, while boxer Filip Hrgović claimed the IBF heavyweight title in London.- Portal.hr———