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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

Minister Bačić – SDP uses lies, deception and no arguments to scare citizens about the Physical Planning ActDeputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić said on Friday that all amendments made by the SDP parliamentary group to the legislative package on construction and physical planning are without merit, highlighting that SDP uses lies and deceptions to scare citizens. 12.12.2025. | News | Information

HGK commentary: new Physical Planning Act is good news for Croatian economy“The Government has submitted the new Physical Planning Act to the Croatian Parliament, which brings what the economy lacks: clear rules, faster processes and a stable investment framework, and it establishes a modern, European planning system that increases Croatia’s competitiveness and opens the door to new investments,” President of HGK Luka Burilović said. 12.12.2025. | News | Information

Christmas Eve Mass to be held in Zagreb Cathedral as restoration work continues 12.12.2025. | News | Information

Members of Croatian Parliament discuss three sectoral acts – on construction, physical planning and energy efficiency in building constructionA package of three bills on construction, physical planning and energy efficiency in building construction receive a second parliamentary reading, votes in favour of separate discussions for each act instead of a joint discussion. 10.12.2025. | News | Information