The Croatian government is adopting today the 11th package of aid measures for citizens and businesses, worth nearly €260 million. Wondering if your winter bills will go up? The short answer is: no — at least when it comes to electricity and gas. Here are the hard numbers. How big is the package and what … Read more
The Croatian Parliament unanimously passed the new Consumer Credit Act on July 15, 2026. After the summer break, most rules take effect on November 20, 2026. Here is a complete overview — what changes for citizens, banks, retailers, and anyone who ever takes out a loan, goes into overdraft, or buys on installments. Why a … Read more
Imagine this: somewhere out there, €99.54 is just waiting for you to pick it up. You don’t have to do anything special — just donate €663.61 a year… to yourself. For retirement. Sounds boring? Maybe. But it pays off more than any crypto meme coin some TikTok guru recommended. What Is the Third Pillar? The … Read more
Yesterday, Croatia heartbreakingly lost to Portugal in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The final score? 2:1 for Portugal. How it happened: Perišić in the 53rd — hope. Ronaldo penalty in the 68th — uh oh. Then Ramos in the 94th minute — dagger to the heart. And in between: four disallowed goals, … Read more
Tax Card in Croatia — What It Is and Why You Need It If you’re working in Croatia as a foreigner, you’ve probably heard about the “porezna kartica” (tax card). It sounds like another piece of paperwork, but it actually determines how much income tax you pay every month. Get it wrong — and you’ll … Read more