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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

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

New European Bauhaus at 2025 European Week of Regions and CitiesThe 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities will take place from October 13 to October 15, 2025, in Brussels, and the New European Bauhaus will participate in several activities. 02.09.2025. | News | Information

New European Bauhaus at EXPO 2025 Osaka once againAfter the first series of NEB events held at EXPO 2025 Osaka in May, the New European Bauhaus returns to Osaka in September. 02.09.2025. | News | Information

European Commission webinar on climate changeOn September 30, 2025, The European Commission Directorate-General for climate policy (DG CLIMA) organises a hybrid event aimed at assessing progress in the field of climate change in the ten years since signing the Paris Agreement and considering the next steps. 29.08.2025. | News | Information

The Government accepted proposal to sponsor traditional ArhiBau fairAt today’s session, the Government accepted the proposal to sponsor the 2025 ArhiBau fair and its accompanying conference, which will take place from September 10 to September 13, 2025, at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Zagreb. This year’s topic of the fair is “Housing for a Sustainable Community – Experiences and Guidelines”. 28.08.2025. | News | Information