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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.

Tax reform – more discriminatory by age and location than it is solidary and just

• 01.10.2024.
• News, Regulations, Finances

The proposed tax reforms in Croatia are sparking intense reactions. While the government claims to strive for fairness, many citizens and experts read "between the lines" and see potential injustices. Will the promised increase in personal deductions truly make a difference, or is it just a drop in the sea of inflation? And what does the drop in interest rates mean for the average citizen? In his latest article, Ivica Žuro reveals what really awaits us behind this financial spectacle's scenes.