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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

Public call for affordable rental published by APN – details available for vacant property ownersOwners of residential property who want to put their apartments up for affordable rent can apply to APN’s public call as of today. The fundamental requirement is for the property to have been vacant for two years, which will be verified through energy and water bills. The call is open until February 15, 2026. 18.12.2025. | News | Information

Inaugural visit: Minister Branko Bačić receives Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Croatia H.E. Nicole McGrawToday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić received Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Croatia H.E. Nicole McGraw for an inaugural visit. 17.12.2025. | News | Information

Demographic revitalisation and affordable housing in Government’s focusThe multilevel management policy achieved results through systematic dialogue, functional and fiscal decentralisation and joint realisation of numerous projects, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said at the 19th meeting of the Government and county prefects, representatives of the Association of Cities and the Croatian Union of Municipalities in Dubrovnik. 16.12.2025. | News | Information

Public procurement procedure launched for Vjesnik removalOn Monday the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets launched a public procurement procedure for the removal of the Vjesnik skyscraper. The procurement procedure will last until January 15 and the final decision on the demolition method will be made. 15.12.2025. | News | Information

Three sectoral acts adopted in Parliament – on construction, physical planning and energy efficiency in building constructionAt a vote held on December 15, 2025, members of the Croatian Parliament adopted three sectoral acts – on construction, physical planning and energy efficiency in building construction. 15.12.2025. | News | Information

Over a third of residential buildings in Croatia are energy inefficientCroatia's Parliament on Monday passed the Energy Efficiency in Buildings Act, aligned with the new EU directive on building energy performance, aiming for all buildings to reach zero emissions by 2050. 15.12.2025. | News | Information

Government donates Hotel Zagreb to Split for elderly centreHina - The government on Friday agreed to transfer ownership of Hotel Zagreb, located in the former Duilovo military holiday complex, to the City of Split, which plans to convert the property into a centre for the elderly. 12.12.2025. | News | Information