Rox d. o. o. has signed a management agreement with Orbis SA – the exclusive licensor of AccorHotels’ brands in Eastern Europe, for the very first Novotel hotel in Croatia.
Meeting of the Swiss-Croatian Business Association with new Ambassador
The regular meeting of the Swiss-Croatian Business Association was held in Zagreb on 2 October.
Its better, but not enough
Although the government cannot be criticized for not changing things for the better, the overload of the economy, latently weakening the results of the labour market and structural problems in the education, health and pension system, slow us down and make us less attractive than the new EU member states.
The greatest difference in work and competitiveness between Croatian and foreign entrepreneurs lies in the environment or in the country. “We offer government proposals for amending the law and introducing incentives that would strengthen our competitiveness, become more attractive in attracting investment and preventing the departure of youngsters,” says Davor Majetic, chief executive of the Croatian Employers’ Association.
We share the same democratic values
Our relationship is durable and prosperous and our cooperation on multiple levels including political, military and economic cooperation is close and effective.
“I was looking for a place where I could have the chance to work hard and make a difference”, that is how H.E. Mr. W. Robert Kohorst, the United States Ambassador to Croatia, explains why he set his eyes on Croatia to start his diplomatic career. Close to the end of his first year of service in Croatia, H.E. Mr. Kohorst gives our readers his insights into potential for further improvement of the already excellent relations between the US and Croatia.
We prepared a number of surprises for the new Advent
The best Advent in Europe three times in a row will bring various events, warm and cosy atmosphere and a real holiday offer, where everyone will find something for themselves.
They say that there is no better Advent in Europe than the one in Zagreb, and maybe it’s not too soon to say that the capital of Croatia is an excellent place to visit any time of the year. Numerous tourists who return to Zagreb in all seasons are the best proof of that, says Martina Bienefeld, Director of Zagreb Tourist Board.
Bigger investments in the army and in our defence
New and more complex challenges, as well as the decision of Croatian Government to reach strategic documents and improve the legal framework of national security for the first time after many years, and to finance procurement of modern equipment make this moment in development of defence forces a historically important one
Today, Croatia is a safe country, which citizens and numerous tourists coming to visit our country realize as well, it is an esteemed member of NATO, and members of Croatian peacekeeping forces are members of many missions worldwide, where they excel with their fitness and professionally, stated Damir Krstičević, Deputy PM and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Croatia.
Vipnet became the A1 Croatia
This rebranding is part of the image change of the whole group of Telekom Austria, owner of Vipnet.
Jiri Dvorjancanski, Chairman of the Board of Vipnet, held a press conference on changing the name Vipnet in A1 Croatia.
Croatia needs stronger economic and political cooperation
Hundreds of members and guests gathered at the event of the German-Croatian Industrial and Trade Chamber which took place on Thursday, September 27, in Zagreb, in the evening. The host of the event was a company member of the Chamber KM Kovnica.
The traditional business breakfast of the SLO CRO Business Club
The traditional business breakfast of the SLO CRO Business Club brought together 60 businessmen and eminent guests from Slovenia and Croatia. Besides the Minister of Environmental Protection and Energy and his Assistant Mr. Domagoj Validžić, they were also present. Ph.D. Smiljana Knez, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Croatia, and the current and former Economic Adviser to the Embassy, Mr. Bernard Šrajner and Mag. Jakob Štunf. Traditionally, the honorary consul of Slovenia in Croatia – Mr. Branko Roglić and the Croatian R in Slovenia – joined Mr. Božo Dimnik.
ITA CRO BUSINESS REWARD 2018.
In Zagreb’s The Westin Hotel, on September 24, was held the event named ITA CRO BUSINESS REWARD 2018.
ITA CRO BUSINESS REWARD is an initiative aimed at promoting, expanding and strengthening image and excellence of Italian entrepreneurship in Croatia.