Croatia
EBRD says bad-loan ratio in emerging Europe falls to record low
Average NPL ratio declined to a historic low of 1.86% at the end of 2025 as lending growth outpaced the increase in impaired loans.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
Croatian president blocks army's Bastille Day participation, deepening rift with government
Confrontation revives power struggle between President Milanović and PM Plenković, whose relations have been marked by public insults and clashes over foreign policy, military appointments and Croatia’s role in Nato.
Can geothermal power Central Europe’s energy transition?
The appeal of geothermal power is strong in a region where the 2022 gas crisis exposed the strategic vulnerability created by dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Ahead of Nato summit with Trump, Ankara splashes paint on VIP route homes, detains hundreds
Security forces boost detention numbers by holding 44 bird watchers who crossed paths with a mining protest.
Croatia pitches itself as gateway to Central Europe for Canadian investors
PM Andrej Plenkovic points to large Croatian diaspora in Canada and potential to deepen economic ties during Toronto visit.
Hungary nears exit from Article 7 procedure after Magyar-Metsola talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have agreed that the long-running Article 7 procedure against Hungary should be concluded by autumn 2026.
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Croatia announces overhaul of state-owned firms
Croatia has unveiled regulations underpinning a sweeping overhaul of governance in state-owned companies.
Bosnia gas pipeline risks deepening political rifts, think-tank says
A planned EU-backed gas pipeline linking Bosnia & Herzegovina to Croatia could intensify political divisions within the country rather than easing its energy vulnerabilities.
Croatian data centre operator DC North sold to Liechtenstein-based investor
DC North runs one of Croatia's largest data centre facilities, at a time when demand for data centre capacity continues to rise across Europe.