Latest News from Croatia

Navigating Eurozone and Schengen: Croatia's Progress After One Year

Croatia has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first country to simultaneously join both the eurozone and the Schengen area on January 1, 2023. However, this historic move has sparked mixed sentiments within the nation.

Economic Leap: Croatia's Minimum Wage Doubles to 830 Euros

Croatia has ushered in a new fiscal landscape, as nine tax laws come into effect on January 1, boosting the minimum wage to 830 euros, as reported by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.

Mini cabinet reshuffle announced, key posts unchanged

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appointed a new citizen protection minister on Wednesday, following a mini cabinet reshuffle in a bid to bolster the conservative administration's security agenda.

Celebrating 25 Years of the Euro: Bulgaria Aims to Join the Currency Union

Marking a significant milestone, the euro commemorates its 25th anniversary since its inception. Introduced initially in 11 countries, the single European currency has grown to encompass approximately 350 million users across 20 countries in the eurozone. Bulgaria eyes becoming the 21st member, intending to join the currency union early next year.

Novinite's Most-Read Articles of 2023: A Year in Review

The pulse of a nation and its interconnectedness with global events is often reflected in the most-read news articles. In 2023, Bulgaria experienced a dynamic tapestry of events that garnered immense attention. From seismic geopolitical shifts to local happenings, these articles encapsulate the essence of the year:

January: A Cryptocurrency Saga Unfolds

Croatia Welcomes Its Most Expensive Christmas Ever

Trade unions in Croatia have labeled this year's holiday shopping basket as the costliest ever, as shared by national broadcaster HRT.

The unions highlight that the most lavish festive basket in Croatia totals 417 euros, while the most economical amounts to 98 euros.

The European Commission initiated proceedings against Croatia

The reason for initiating the procedure is because they did not transfer all the provisions of the directive on seasonal workers in a completely correct way. The aim of this directive is to ensure fair and transparent rules for the admission of seasonal workers from third countries to the EU.

Bulgaria and Hungary at Bottom in EU's GDP Ranking

Eurostat's recent data release for 2022 spotlights the profound economic contrasts existing within the European Union, shedding light on the stark disparities between affluent and struggling nations.

Croats withdraw their history textbook

As they claim, that textbook in some parts contains incorrect facts and misinterpretations related to the creation of modern Croatia, multi-party system and the last war that Croats call "the Homeland War".

Bulgaria Ranks Second in EU for Soaring Wage Growth in Q3 of 2023

Bulgaria has surged to the forefront of EU countries for its remarkable wage growth in the third quarter of 2023, showcasing an impressive 15.8% increase in hourly wage costs compared to the same period last year.

Entry Into The Eurozone Has Not Significantly Affected Price Increases In Croatia

Although the residents of Zagreb complain that everything has become more expensive and many explain the increase in prices with the switch to the European currency, the Croatian National Bank said that the entry into the eurozone did not significantly affect the rise in prices, writes the Belgrade newspaper "Politika", quoted by BTA.

Daughter of Pavelic's assassin gets Serbian passport, citizenship

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Nikola Selakovic on Tuesday awarded a Serbian passport and citizenship to Marija Jovovic, daughter of Blagoje Jovovic, the assassin of Ante Pavelic, who was the leader of the Independent State of Croatia, the WWII-era pro-Nazi puppet state.

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