Category Archives: Croatia

Press Releases & News from Croatia distributed via EuropaWire

EU invests €272.75m in the Western Balkans to help regional cooperation

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has finalised a series of measures to promote regional cooperation between Western Balkan countries totalling €272.75 million for the period 2012-2013. “These funds are good news as regional cooperation is a central element of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Politics, Serbia, Society

The Last Monitoring Report concludes Croatia ready to join the EU

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission adopted today its last Monitoring Report on Croatia’s preparations for joining the EU. The Commission assesses that Croatia has completed the ten priority actions identified in the previous report in October, and has shown … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

€20m financing from EBRD to restore steel production in Croatia

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting the efforts to restart production at the steel factory in Sisak in central Croatia. The location has a long history of steel operations and has been a major employer. The Sisak Ironworks have … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

The European Commission to amend this year’s EU budget to take into account the impact of Croatia’s accession to the EU

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Brussels, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposes today to amend this year’s EU budget to take into account the impact of Croatia’s accession to the EU. The proposed increase amounts to EUR 655.1 million in commitments1 (0.4% of the 2013 budget) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Directors to meet authorities, international officials, civil society, investors and entrepreneurs 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will arrive in Sarajevo on Sunday for a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina which will offer the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Politics, United Kingdom

To comply with the Lisbon Treaty and make room for Croatia 12 EU member states would each lose one seat at the next European elections

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

EP seats after 2014 elections: no member state to lose more than one MEP 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To comply with the 751-seat limit set by the Lisbon Treaty and make room for Croatia, 12 EU member states would each lose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

Štefan Füle welcomed the deal on Ljubljanska Banka (Slovenia-Croatia)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle welcomed the news from Ljubljana and Zagreb that a mutually acceptable solution to the Ljubljanska Banka issue has been found. “I consider this to be a good … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia

Speech: Croatia: welcome to the single market!

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Michel BARNIER – Member of the European Commission responsible for Internal Market and Services Conference “How can Croatia benefit from the single market?”/Zagreb Zagreb, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Ministers, First of all, let me thank the Ministry of Economy and the EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

State aid: The Commission approves changes to the restructuring plan of the Brodosplit shipyard

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised, an amendment to the restructuring plan and the privatisation contract for Brodosplit, one of the Croat shipyards in difficulty. The amendment concerns a modest increase in the total amount of restructuring aid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Croatia ready to become 28th member state, say MEPs

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Croatia is on track to accede to the EU on 1 July, the Foreign Affairs committee said in a vote on Tuesday. MEPs stressed their confidence in the strength and maturity of the country’s democracy, social market … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

Remarks by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy after the Trilateral Ministerial meeting between the European Commission – Republic of Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarks by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy after the Trilateral Ministerial meeting between the European Commission – Republic of Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina Commissioner Štefan Füle chaired today the second Trilateral Ministerial between … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

Speech: Making Croatia competitive with EU cohesion Funds As Croatia’s EU membership approaches, Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn calls for a clear strategy for EU investments in growth and innovation

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Johannes Hahn – Commissioner for Regional Policy Zagreb, Opening speech at the Seminar on Smart Specialisation 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Deputy prime Minister, Dear Ministers, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentleman Introduction – Innovation and Specialisations Research and development, innovation and technological … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

Additional Incentive of EUR 500 million for the Development of SMEs in Croatia

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Signing of the contract for the largest loan approved to Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak Zagreb, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a EUR 500 million loan to Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak (HBOR) which represents … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business

EIB continues to support smaller projects in Croatia with EUR 250 million

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR – Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak) to finance smaller projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Small Business

Croatia: With V.Pusic about the next Monitoring Report

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Brussels, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Vesna Pusić in Brussels today. Their meeting took place within the framework … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Final EU pre-accession funding to help Croatia become a successful EU Member State

Posted on 14, December 2012 by

Brussels, 14-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved the last pre-accession and transition assistance programme for Croatia. The €46,8 million programme will focus on strengthening administrative capacity for an efficient justice system and the protection of fundamental rights. The funding … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

The Western Balkans Civil Society Forum urges media freedom

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted the fourth Western Balkans Civil Society Forum in Zagreb on 26 and 27 November 2012. The Forum welcomed the progress made by the countries of the region towards EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, Economy, European Union, Government, Media, Society

Speech – Address to the Western Balkan Civil Society Forum, Commissioner Stefan Füle

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Stefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood 4th Western Balkan Civil Society Forum Zagreb, Croatia Zagreb, Croatia, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President Nilsson, Members of the European Economic and Social Committee, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

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MOL: factual misconceptions in the comments of the initial ruling of the former Prime Minister of Croatia

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the sentence announced by the Zagreb County Court yesterday, MOL issued a statement noting that this was an initial ruling and that we continue to reject categorically the accusations made against MOL as part of the case … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary, Law

MOL Group statement on the first sentence of the Sanader-trial

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It is not our duty to comment the first sentence the Zagreb County Court made today. Being the biggest investor in Croatia, obviously we need to respect it and regard it as a decision of an independent juridical … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary, Law