Croatia: Latest news in Croatia, October 6th, 2026
06-10-2026
MED9 Summit Convenes in Split Leaders from nine Mediterranean European Union member states (Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain) are gathering in Split for the MED9 Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. High-level officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, are attending to discuss regional security, migration management, energy resilience, and environmental policy.
Croatia Week+ 1World Bank Updates Economic Outlook The World Bank has updated its 2026 economic projections, placing Croatia’s GDP growth forecast at 2.2%. The revision comes amid ongoing debates over domestic purchasing power, persistent energy costs, and government deliberations regarding minimum wage adjustments for the upcoming fiscal cycle.
SeeNews+ 1Surge in Electrified Vehicle Sales Industry data released for the first three quarters of 2026 indicates that electrified vehiclesparticularly hybridsnow comprise nearly half of all new passenger cars sold in Croatia. Overall new car sales rose 4.5% year-on-year, reflecting accelerated adoption of low-emission transportation.
The Dubrovnik TimesMaksimir Stadium Project Appeals In domestic affairs and infrastructure, the Ministry has officially lodged an appeal concerning the recent architectural and design selection for the redevelopment of Zagreb’s Maksimir Stadium, adding another procedural layer to the planned modernization of the capital’s flagship sports venue.