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Government adopted amendments to Act on Proceeding with Illegally Built Buildings At today’s session, the Government adopted the amendments to the Act on Proceeding with Illegally Built Buildings, which will enter further parliamentary procedure. The amendments only enable legalisation of buildings built prior to June 21, 2011. All structures built without the required building permits after June 21, 2011, cannot be legalised. 14.01.2026. | News | Information

New Collective Agreement in Construction Sector signed in KriževciToday in Križevci, the Croatian Employers’ Association for the Construction Sector (HUP-UPG) and the Construction Workers’ Union of Croatia (SGH) signed the ninth amendments to the Collective Agreement for the Construction Sector. With these amendments, the gross basic salary for all workers in all complexity groups will increase by 10% from February 2026, as well as employee benefits. The signing ceremony was also attended by State Secretary Tonči Glavinić. 14.01.2026. | News | Information

Minister Bačić: EURCO selected for demolition of Vjesnik, completion by AprilThe Vinkovci-based company EURCO has been selected to prepare project documentation and remove the Vjesnik skyscraper together with the western annex, with the completion period by April, i.e. three months after signing the contract – which is envisaged on January 21, responsible Minister Branko Bačić stated. 09.01.2026. | News | Information

Eight Open Dialogue of Partners held with a focus on National Building Renovation PlanOn Tuesday, December 9, 2025, on the premises of Katran Studio in Zagreb, the eight Open Dialogue of Partners was held. The aim was to gather representatives of the central and local governments, academic community, expert public and the construction and energy sector to participate in thematic discussions and interactive presentations. 08.01.2026. | News | Information

Reconstruction in earthquake-affected areas – 14,254 reconstruction projects completed, 494 family houses builtAt today’s Government session, the last one this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić presented the regular report and current state of the post-earthquake reconstruction. 30.12.2025. | News | Information

Construction and housing in 2025 – new legislative package and ensuring affordable housingThe year drawing to a close was marked by the legislative package regarding physical planning and construction, the issue of affordable housing, as well as the fire at Vjesnik, which destroyed the high-rise to such an extent that demolition is required. 30.12.2025. | News | Information

Fifth anniversary of Petrinja earthquake – Minister Bačić in Petrinja and SisakFive years have passed since the devastating earthquake in Petrinja. We mourn all seven victims, whose lives we cannot bring back. The earthquake caused enormous human and material losses, but it was also the moment when the Government of the Republic of Croatia initiated the reconstruction process and assumed full responsibility for the safety and revitalisation of Banovina – Prime Minister Plenković stated today. 29.12.2025. | News | Information

Announcement: Open House Day – fifth anniversary of the Petrinja earthquakeTo mark the fifth anniversary of the Petrinja earthquake, the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets, in cooperation with other sectors, organises an Open House Day. Numerous reconstructed public use facilities in Sisak-Moslavina County and Karlovac County will open their doors to citizens on the very anniversary, on Monday, December 29, 2025, and some even sooner, offering a unique opportunity to view completely reconstructed and modernly equipped spaces. 23.12.2025. | News | Information

PM Plenković and ministers visit earthquake-affected area ahead of fifth earthquake anniversaryOn Monday, ahead of the fifth earthquake anniversary in Sisak-Moslavina County, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited reconstructed buildings and construction sites in Sisak, Glina and Petrinja, and announced that reconstruction of family apartments and houses will be completed in 2027, and the entire reconstruction process in 2030. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets Branko Bačić, Minister of Culture and Media Nina Obuljen Koržinek, Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds Nataša Mikuš Žigman and Minister of Science, Education and Youth Radovan Fuchs. 22.12.2025. | News | Information

HUP welcomes set of new acts on construction and spatial planningHina - The Croatian Employers’ Association (HUP) on Sunday expressed strong support for the Construction Minister Branko Bačić in the adoption of the new Building Act, which it sees as an important step towards a clearer, more efficient and legally secure framework for the construction sector. 21.12.2025. | News | Information