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New labor cost, old tax burden structure – can Croatia in any way reach 90% of the EU average income?

• 01.04.2025.
• News, Regulations, Finances

Workers are asking for more, employers are doing the math, and it seems like tourism – our long-standing pillar – is finding it increasingly hard to stay balanced. And behind the daily figures lies a much bigger question: what happens when growth no longer comes on its own? In his new text, Ivica Žuro raises questions that rarely make it into focus – what happens when growth no longer comes on its own? And where is Croatia in all of this?

Season is coming - complaints, speculations, and real numbers

• 04.03.2025.
• News, Finances

As the season approaches, the first speculations, media attacks, and endless discussions about prices on the coast emerge. Will coffee and an ice cream once again be the hot topics, or is there something more? Despite the traditional “we complain, therefore we exist” mentality, the numbers in the yacht charter industry tell their own story – and it is far from grim. Ivica Žuro delivers a sharp, witty, and data-backed insight into the state of the yacht charter sector, economic trends, and leasing dynamics. Is tourism really on the brink of collapse, or is there something entirely different behind all the panic?

Croatia joins an elite club - what does OECD membership bring us?

• 04.02.2025.
• News, Regulations, Finances

Are we on the verge of a major economic turning point? In his new article, Ivica Žuro reveals how Croatia's entry into the OECD in 2026 will bring an influx of foreign capital and investments in tourism, banking, and infrastructure. Find out who the biggest players are and whether our “old” problems will disappear - will Croatia manage to seize the opportunity, or will it remain trapped in seasonal tourism and bureaucratic constraints?

If we don’t grab the same stick - downfall will be quick

• 07.01.2025.
• News, Finances

Our author Ivica Žuro analyses what awaits us in 2025, from taxes and marinas to the sustainability of nautical charters and tourism strategies. In this article, which combines economics and tourism, he shares how to plan for long-term success in times of uncertainty. What can we learn from past years, and how can we adapt to new circumstances?

A year passes, but wishes remain - how to finance them?

• 03.12.2024.
• News, Finances

Do you have an idea, but you’re missing a million or two (or maybe twenty)? Clearly, it’s time for new investments. Ivica Žuro brings us the most important information about current financial programs and loans for entrepreneurs in tourism and hospitality. From debt forgiveness to green initiatives – learn how to lay the foundation for success in the coming year.

Sunny Croatia - will we finally use the full potential of solar energy?

• 05.11.2024.
• News, Technology, Finances

Croatia has an exceptional potential for using solar energy as the main renewable source. Given the exceptional insolation and favourable geographical position, especially in Dalmatia and the Adriatic, solar energy can increase energy security and ensure financial savings. Despite this, there are numerous bureaucratic obstacles and challenges.