Croatia

Croatian Bosqar Invest acquires bakery Mlinar in €100mn deal

bne IntelliNews December 20, 2024

Croatia-based holding company sees huge potential for food sector in Southeast Europe.

The EU Council calls for a European geothermal action plan

bne IntelliNews December 19, 2024

The energy ministers in the EU Energy Council approved the outline of a European geothermal energy action plan on December 17.

TikTok says it has stepped up moderation ahead of Croatian presidential election

bne IntelliNews December 18, 2024

Statement issued after cancellation of Romanian presidential election prompts European Commission investigation into how the hugely popular platform manages election interference risks.

FDI in Emerging Europe hit by geopolitical uncertainty and German slowdown

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow December 18, 2024

wiiw report warns lower investment trend could continue as Central and Eastern Europe's role as a production hub for Western companies is waning.

IMF: The 2004 EU enlargement was a success story built on deep reform efforts

Sebastian Weber for the IMF December 16, 2024

New accession candidates will need to undertake equally ambitious reforms to make the next expansion a comparable success.

€685mn action plan launched to tackle Croatia’s population crisis

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague December 13, 2024

Zagreb aims to ease the financial burden of starting a family and encourage more people to stay in Croatia.

Croatian PM survives no-confidence motion over healthcare scandal

bne IntelliNews December 7, 2024

Andrej Plenkovic's government under pressure after the arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros in a high-profile corruption case.

Emerging Europe winemakers sparkle as global wine production declines

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow December 4, 2024

Global production is set to fall 2% this year, but countries in Emerging Europe including Georgia, Hungary and Russia are bucking the trend, says the OIV.

Poor market conditions start to put Emerging Europe IPOs on hold

bne IntelliNews December 4, 2024

In the last few days it was announced that two planned IPOs in Central and Southeast Europe will be postponed, reflecting broader challenges in market conditions.

Croatian government faces no-confidence vote over healthcare scandal

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague December 4, 2024

Arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros follows series of corruption scandals involving ruling HDZ members.

Gas prices rising as EU storage tanks empty faster than usual

bne IntelliNews December 2, 2024

Gas withdrawals from EU underground storage tanks have accelerated as Europe suffers from the first cold snap of winter. Gas tanks were 85.5% full as of December 1, having peaked at 95.3% full on October 29, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe.

Studenac cancels planned €80mn IPO citing unfavourable market conditions

bne IntelliNews November 28, 2024

Croatia's largest food retailer by store count had planned to list on the Zagreb and Warsaw stock exchanges.

Croatian government struggles to restore trust in healthcare system after minister’s arrest

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague November 28, 2024

Vili Beros’ arrest in a corruption case sparks major audit of public procurement.

EBRD warns of risks for emerging markets pursuing industrial policies

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow November 26, 2024

Industrial policy is back "with a vengeance” but can have a distorting effect, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik told bne IntelliNews

COMMENT: The EU’s Internal Security Framework is unfit for Cold War 2.0

Owen Walden-Harris November 21, 2024

Not only has Trump's re-election undermined the EU’s reliance on American security structures, but it is also facing unprecedented strain in the form of hybrid attacks from rogue states.

Croatian retailer Studenac launches €80mn IPO to fund expansion plans

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow November 21, 2024

IPO proceeds to fuel retailer's aggressive growth strategy, which includes opening new stores, acquiring competitors in Croatia and Slovenia and reducing its financial leverage.

Croatia’s Mezzanine Partner launches €100mn "dark green" energy fund

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague November 21, 2024

Fund to support renewable energy projects across the region, with a focus on solar and wind energy.

Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow November 18, 2024

Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.

Croatian health minister sacked after arrest in corruption probe

bne IntelliNews November 15, 2024

EPPO says Vili Beros was involved in scheme to secure lucrative contracts for medical robotic devices at inflated prices.

PPF mulling bid for United Group's telecom assets in Southeastern Europe

Albin Sybera November 13, 2024

United Group’s telecoms assets in southeastern Europe have been put up for a potential sale.

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