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Opening ceremony of 5th ArhiBau fair – largest regional architecture and construction fairThe ArhiBau fair has established itself as one of the central gathering points for professionals and the general public in the field of construction, physical planning and sustainable development in Croatia and the region. The fair is traditionally accompanied by a conference, this year dedicated to “Housing for a Sustainable Community - Experiences and Guidelines”. 11.09.2025. | News | Information

Minister Branko Bačić on a regular working visit to PetrinjaToday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić, accompanied by State Secretary Tonči Glavinić and associates, visited Petrinja. During the working visit he had a meeting with Mayor Magdalena Komes and County Prefect Ivan Celjak, he toured newly built replacement houses and eight multiapartment block construction sites, and he visited a family in their new home. 10.09.2025. | News | Information

Public consultation announcement for Proposal of the Spatial Plan of the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Adriatic SeaThe Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets has announced public consultation for the Proposal of the Spatial Plan of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea and its Strategic Environmental Assessment Study, which is taking place from September 1 to September 30, 2025. 09.09.2025. | News

Major island investment cycle worth 4 billion euro; Council for Adriatic Croatia to be establishedToday an Island Council meeting was held on Korčula and attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić. The Prime Minister said the islands are not the periphery, but rather a strategic asset of Croatia. By pointing out that approximately 128,000 people live on 53 inhabited islands in Croatia, the Prime Minister emphasised the substantial contribution of the islands to Croatia’s GDP – since every fourth overnight stay during the tourist season took place on an island. He highlighted that so far, during this Government’s terms, 4 billion euro has been invested in islands, and he announced the establishment of the Council for Adriatic Croatia. 08.09.2025. | News | Information

Državne nekretnine d.o.o. sell 26 properties in eight Croatian citiesOn Saturday, September 6, 2025, Državne nekretnine d.o.o. announced the third public tender K-3/25 this year for the sale of properties – a total of 26 properties in Zagreb, Bjelovar, Karlovac, Kumrovec, Lepoglava, Osijek, Rijeka and Varaždin. There are business spaces, garages and apartments ranging from unfinished (roh-bau) to derelict constructions. Offers can be submitted until October 6, 2025 by 12 a.m. 08.09.2025. | News | Information

Minister Bačić presented drafts of new Physical Planning Act, Building Act and Act on Energy Efficiency in Building ConstructionIn the National and University Library (NSK) in Zagreb, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić presented draft proposals of the Physical Planning Act, the Building Act and the Act on Energy Efficiency in Building Construction, open for public consultation since September 4, to relevant chambers and social partners. After the presentation, a discussion followed. 05.09.2025. | News | Information

Three key act proposals on physical planning, construction and energy efficiency open for public consultationThe Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets has opened public consultation for three important line act proposals: the Physical Planning Act, the Building Act and the Act on Energy Efficiency in Building Construction. 04.09.2025. | News | Information

16th edition of ESPON TeritoriALL Magazine – “Renewable Energy Transition”The new, 16th edition of ESPON TeritoriALL Magazine called “Renewable Energy Transition - New space required?” addresses the European “green dilemma”; the urgent imperative of a green transition, confronted by geopolitical, economic and societal realities. 04.09.2025. | News | Information

Complete the survey on green infrastructure within ESPON GILL (Green Infrastructure at Local Level) projectThe European Green Deal and Nature Restoration Regulation envisage the important role of local authorities in conserving, protecting and strengthening green infrastructure and green urban areas, but specific tools to support local authorities are lacking. With the aim of supporting local authorities to establish green infrastructure in cities and settlements, ESPON is conducting a GILL targeted analysis project - Green Infrastructure at Local Level to develop the methodology for measuring the demand for green infrastructure at the local level. 04.09.2025. | News | Information

Post-earthquake reconstruction fully completed at 13,751 locations, 445 family houses builtAt the first monthly Government session, held on September 4, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić presented a regular report on post-earthquake reconstruction. The reconstruction is fully completed at 13,751 locations comprising 12,989 private buildings (with 51,547 separate units) and 762 reconstruction projects for public buildings and infrastructure. 04.09.2025. | News | Information