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Minister Branko Bačić on a working visit to Split – EEZ Spatial Plan Proposal presentedToday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Branko Bačić, accompanied by State Secretary Tonči Glavinić and associates, visited Split. During the visit he toured the construction site of a building designated for protected tenants, held working meetings with Mayor Tomislav Šuta and County Prefect Blaženko Boban, and he participated in the presentation of the Proposal of the Spatial Plan of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea. 16.09.2025. | News | Information

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

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

APN received 1,604 subsidy requests for young people purchasing or constructing first residential real estateBy September 2, 2025, the Agency for Transactions and Mediation in Immovable Properties (APN) received a total of 1,604 tax refund requests for purchasing or constructing first residential real estate, after opening the application process on June 5, 2025, when the Ordinance on subsidies for the acquisition of first residential real estate entered into force. This is a permanent measure intended for young citizens and young families aimed at helping them to solve their housing situation. 03.09.2025. | News | Information

Affordable Rental Programme open for public consultationThe Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets has made the proposal of the Affordable Rental Programme open for public consultation. Activating existing vacant housing units and their introduction into the Affordable Rental Programme is one of the measures of the National Housing Policy Plan of the Republic of Croatia until 2030, adopted by the Government in March of this year. 21.08.2025. | News | Information

APN received 1,392 subsidy requests for young people purchasing or constructing first residential real estateBy August 20, 2025, the Agency for Transactions and Mediation in Immovable Properties (APN) received a total of 1,392 tax refund requests for purchasing or constructing first residential real estate, after opening the application process on June 5, 2025, when the Ordinance on subsidies for the acquisition of first residential real estate entered into force. This is a permanent measure intended for young citizens and young families aimed at helping them to solve their housing situation. 20.08.2025. | News | Information

Minister: Gov't to build around 9,000 apartments for sale and rent by 2030Hina - By the end of 2030, the government plans to build around 9,000 housing units for sale and affordable rent, including the development of residential neighbourhoods in major cities, Minister of Spatial Planning, Construction and State Assets Branko Bačić said on Thursday. 31.07.2025. | News | Information

Lika-Senj County awarded contracts worth €6mHina - Minister Branko Bačić in Gospić on Friday awarded €6 million in grants for projects aimed at addressing housing needs for young people, improving municipal infrastructure, and enhancing the energy efficiency of public buildings. 18.07.2025. | News | Information

Minister Bačić hands out contracts, agreements and decisions worth 14 million euro to local self-government units in northern CroatiaToday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets Branko Bačić, accompanied by State Secretary Dario Tišov and associates, visited Varaždin County and handed out contracts, decisions and agreements worth 14 million euro for 46 projects in the region of Varaždin, Međimurje, Krapina-Zagorje, Koprivnica-Križevci and Bjelovar-Bilogora Counties. 26.06.2025. | News | Information