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New Consumer Credit Act in Croatia: Banks Can No Longer Raise Your Overdraft Without Asking — and Early Repayment Gets Cheaper
On 20 November 2026, Croatia’s new Consumer Credit Act (Narodne novine 86/2026) takes effect, merging the rules for consumer and residential mortgage loans into a single law. It brings concrete changes for anyone with a loan, an overdraft, a credit card, or who buys in instalments. Here’s a summary of the most important changes, with ... Read more
All Saints’ Day 2026 falls on a Sunday: which shops may open on November 1 — and which stay closed
November 1 falls on Sunday this year — a double non-working day. The government decided who may open: specialized florists, wreath and candle sellers. Everything else waits for Monday.
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STEM Scholarships 2026/2027: €300 or €600 per month – list of studies, requirements and application guide
The Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has opened the public call for STEM scholarships for the academic year 2026/2027. There are 1,500 scholarships available, with amounts of €300 per month for regular STEM studies and €600 per month for future teachers. Here is a complete guide: who qualifies, how much you get, and – ... Read more
2026 Annual Pension Supplement: €7 per year of service – here is how much you get
The Croatian Government adopted a decision on October 21, 2026, setting the annual pension supplement for 2026. This is now a permanent right, paid for the second consecutive year, at €7 per year of pension contribution — one euro more than last year. How much exactly? The supplement is calculated simply: years of service × ... Read more
Affordable housing gets its rulebook: flats go for as little as 65% of the price — and cities must write their programs
The new Rulebook on affordable housing programs (Official Gazette 117/2026) enters into force on 22 October 2026. Here's who gets priority, how projects are scored, and how much cheaper your flat could be.
Crafts Act 2027: pension without suspension, no manager for apartments, and 3 years for the master exam
The amended Crafts Act takes effect on 1 January 2027: no pension suspension after 65, no manager required for apartments, and a 3-year deadline for the master craftsman exam.
📰 Latest
New Consumer Credit Act in Croatia: Banks Can No Longer Raise Your Overdraft Without Asking — and Early Repayment Gets Cheaper
On 20 November 2026, Croatia’s new Consumer Credit Act (Narodne novine 86/2026) takes effect, merging the rules for consumer and residential mortgage loans into a single law. It brings concrete changes for anyone with a loan, an overdraft, a credit card, or who buys in instalments. Here’s a summary of the most important changes, with ... Read more
All Saints’ Day 2026 falls on a Sunday: which shops may open on November 1 — and which stay closed
November 1 falls on Sunday this year — a double non-working day. The government decided who may open: specialized florists, wreath and candle sellers. Everything else waits for Monday.
STEM Scholarships 2026/2027: €300 or €600 per month – list of studies, requirements and application guide
The Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has opened the public call for STEM scholarships for the academic year 2026/2027. There are 1,500 scholarships available, with amounts of €300 per month for regular STEM studies and €600 per month for future teachers. Here is a complete guide: who qualifies, how much you get, and – ... Read more
2026 Annual Pension Supplement: €7 per year of service – here is how much you get
The Croatian Government adopted a decision on October 21, 2026, setting the annual pension supplement for 2026. This is now a permanent right, paid for the second consecutive year, at €7 per year of pension contribution — one euro more than last year. How much exactly? The supplement is calculated simply: years of service × ... Read more
Affordable housing gets its rulebook: flats go for as little as 65% of the price — and cities must write their programs
The new Rulebook on affordable housing programs (Official Gazette 117/2026) enters into force on 22 October 2026. Here's who gets priority, how projects are scored, and how much cheaper your flat could be.
Crafts Act 2027: pension without suspension, no manager for apartments, and 3 years for the master exam
The amended Crafts Act takes effect on 1 January 2027: no pension suspension after 65, no manager required for apartments, and a 3-year deadline for the master craftsman exam.