Regulations

Refresh your vessel with the help of grants

• 26.03.2025.
• News, Regulations

Do you have a vessel for cruising or a vessel for excursions and are you planning to upgrade it or become more environmentally conscious? Right now, there is a special opportunity available for owners of such vessels who want to reduce the cost of investing in sustainable technology by up to 70%. Silvija Domitrović Došen provides information on the Ministry of Tourism's grants intended for the green transition of the nautical sector. Find out if you are among those who can receive this support.

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?

Challenges that await the yacht charter market in 2025

• 10.12.2024.
• News, Marketing, Regulations

The yacht charter industry is at a crossroads, grappling with economic uncertainty, shifting customer demands, and a need for greater trust and transparency. With some regions like Croatia struggling while others hold steady, the stakes have never been higher. Amidst the challenges, innovations like advanced payment protections and certification seals are making all the difference. Will industry adapt and thrive, or sink?

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.

Why does Croatia persistently sabotage its own tourism?

• 03.09.2024.
• News, Regulations, Finances

This summer has brought more fiscal "surprises" and economic challenges than ever, and once again, Croatian media have waged their battle against tourism. In his latest article, Ivica Žuro discusses why congestion, taxes, and short-sighted decisions are under fire, how the global crisis and rising costs threaten the survival of the nautical charter industry, and what awaits us if we continue down the same path.

The last journey - when yachts are no longer seaworthy

• 22.07.2024.
• News, Regulations, Management

We are at a time when the maritime community faces a daunting challenge. Marine waste, particularly from the nautical sector, has expanded into a crisis that demands immediate attention.