Latest news in Croatia? September 12th, 2026

Key developments and top headlines in Croatia for September 12, 2026:

• Proposed 50% Tax on Excessive Corporate Profit Margins: The Croatian government submitted a package of tax measures to Parliament proposing a one-off 50% tax on excessive profit margins for medium and large companies. Aimed at curtailing price gouging and inflation, the measure targets businesses whose 2026 profit margins exceed their previous three-year average by more than 15%. Croatia Week
• Severe Weather in Dalmatia: Torrential rainstorms have caused localized urban flooding across parts of Split, complicating transit and requiring emergency pumping operations. HRT
• School Knife Attack in Zagreb: Police detained an attacker following a knife incident at a Zagreb high school that left two individuals seriously wounded. HRT
• Criminal Justice Overhaul Debated: Public and parliamentary discussions continue around sweeping criminal code reforms presented this week, including the planned introduction of life imprisonment (with eligibility for parole after 25 years), stiffer penalties for corporate crimes, and the formal criminalization of ecocide. Croatia Week
• Retail Expansion in Samobor: A major new 14,000-square-meter retail park officially opened near Samobor, adding dozens of commercial brands and an estimated 100 local jobs. Total Croatia