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ZAGREB, 30 Oct, 2021 - The association of family-run retirement homes on Friday called on members of the public to join in public consultation on amendments to the Social Welfare Act, noting that the proposal to abolish family-run retirement homes would cause uncertainty for both their users and employees. "We are against the abolishment of family-run retirement homes which we consider a good type of the social service of providing accommodation for elderly persons," the association said, calling on members of the public to join in consultations on the amendments, to last until 3 November. It notes that the Labour, Pension System, Family…

October 30, 2021 - An extremely rare bird, the northern bald ibis, landed in Grobničko Polje near Rijeka. It immediately aroused the interest of scientists and the media because this species became extinct in Croatia in the 18th century. Her name is Nova, reports Morski.hr. "Yesterday afternoon, by chance, I saw a strange bird on the telephone pole, and I thought it was a heron. Then, early in the morning, several photographers came in front of my house," said Dorijan Curać.  He said he found out which bird it was online and was delighted that this rare individual had come to…

October 30, 2021 - Donna Vekić and Marin Čilić have reached the semifinals in the tournaments in Courmayeur, Italy, and St. Petersburg, Russia! Croatian tennis player Donna Vekić advanced to the semifinals of the WTA tournament in Courmayeur, Italy, after she celebrated 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals against Xinyu Wang (WTA-110) on Friday. The break at the beginning of the match was enough for Donna Vekić to take the first set because Wang never managed to threaten the Croatian tennis player. Vekić also started the second set with a break, but Wang immediately fought back. However, at 2-2, Vekić again took…

October 30, 2021 - The 2021 Croatian Tourism Days awards closed out the two-day event at the Sheraton Hotel in Dubrovnik on Friday evening.  As part of the Croatian Tourism Days event at the Sheraton Hotel in Dubrovnik, 22 annual tourist awards were given to individuals who have shown their work and results and deserved the award for raising the quality of service and hospitality. In addition, four annual awards were also presented - special recognition for exceptional contribution to the 2021 tourist year and a lifetime achievement award, reports Dubrovacki Vjessnik. The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Nikolina Brnjac,…

October the 30th, 2021 - An updated list of Zagreb coronavirus testing centres and locations has been published by the City of Zagreb recently. Here's all you need to know. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Zagreb's Dr. Andrija Stampar Institute released the concerning information on Wednesday that in the 24 hour period before that, almost 50 percent of those who came to be tested were positive, meaning that every other Zagreb resident who came to be tested was infected with the novel coronavirus. That's why new Zagreb coronavirus testing centres are being opened across the city, and a new referral system…

October the 30th, 2021 - The Croatian company Include based in Solin has made quite the name for itself over recent years and has gained not only local but international recognition as a brand. It has now presented its air quality measuring stations, and the Italian capital of Rome has been the first on their radar. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Lucija Spiljak writes, the Solin-based company Include has introduced yet another brand new product - Aerys Stations - designed to measure air quality in city districts. The first metres will be delivered in November to nearby Rome. The Croatian company Include claims…

October the 30th, 2021 - Something brand new for Zagreb's most famous street (Ilica) is likely to delight all those who pass by. The much loved coffee brand Franck has opened its very first ''digitalised'' cafe, called Snogoo. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatia's very first digitalised Franck Snogoo location has now opened its doors on Zagreb's busy Ilica street. It is a modern walk-in-store where Zagreb residents and visitors alike will be able to buy a cup of Franck coffee outside as well as other hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes, freshly squeezed juices and snacks, 24 hours a day.…

October the 30th, 2021 - The Croatian TheGepek company has decided to apply blockchain technology and with it entered the competitive global market. TheGepek otherwise translates to ''TheBoot/Trunk'' (depending whether you're British or American) and has been around since 2020. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Darko Bicak writes, although courier services that can organise deliveries to people and companies in terms measured in hours or even minutes have been increasing for many years, the coronavirus pandemic raised their development to unprecedented proportions, and last year the Croatian TheGepek company was formed. Over more recent days, the company has been entering the global market…

October 29, 2021 - Karlovac Tourist Board organizes the Petrova Gora Stars Trail, which will bring together nature lovers and recreationists, and the organizers expect more than 150 competitors, aiming to promote the beauties of the county and to raise funds for a humanitarian cause. The Regional Tourist Board of Karlovac County invites to the premiere edition of the trail race on Petrova gora. The Petrova Gora Stars Trail will bring together nature lovers and recreationists, and the organizers expect over 150 competitors and certainly as many people in the entourage who will come to support their friends, family members, and acquaintances. You can find…

ZAGREB, 29 Oct 2021 - Parliament amended the Minimum Wage Act by majority vote on Friday and as of next year employers will have to contract the minimum wage with employees in the gross amount, or face a fine between HRK 60,000 and 100,000. As of next year, the gross minimum wage will be HRK 4,687. Now it amounts to HRK 4,250. The government decided yesterday that as of next year the net minimum wage will amount to HRK 3,750, an increase of 10.3%. For the first time, the minimum wage will exceed 50% of the average net wage. Employers who pay below…