Croatia news today
Here are some of the latest news stories from Croatia:
Politics
- The Croatian government has approved a new law on the protection of personal data, which aims to strengthen the country's data protection framework and bring it in line with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). (Source: Hina)
- The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced that it will not support the government's proposed budget for 2023, citing concerns over the lack of investment in education and healthcare. (Source: Vecernji List)
Economy
- Croatia's economy grew by 2.3% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector. (Source: Hina)
- The Croatian National Bank (HNB) has raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, citing concerns over inflation. (Source: Jutarnji List)
Tourism
- Croatia has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2022, with over 12 million visitors recorded. (Source: Hina)
- The city of Dubrovnik has launched a new initiative to reduce the impact of tourism on the city's historic center, including measures to limit the number of visitors and promote sustainable tourism practices. (Source: Dubrovnik Times)
Sports
- The Croatian national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Russia 1-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Hina)
- The Croatian basketball team has won the EuroBasket 2022 title, defeating France 92-75 in the final. (Source: Sportske novosti)
Other news
- A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 has struck the island of Hvar, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. (Source: Hina)
- The Croatian government has launched a new campaign to promote the country's cultural heritage, including a series of events and exhibitions celebrating the country's rich history and cultural diversity. (Source: Hina)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Croatia. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find it!