Ukupno rezultata: 1469
Parliamentary Committee on the Constitution, Standing Orders and Political System endorses 10 candidates for Constitutional Court
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament's Committee on the Constitution, Standing Orders and Political System on Wednesday endorsed the names of 10 candidates for the Constitutional Court.
Croatian and Slovenian parliament heads call for constructive approach to open issues
Zagreb - Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković and his Slovenian counterpart Urška Klakočar Zupančič agreed on Wednesday that the outstanding issues between Croatia and Slovenia should be addressed "constructively" and in the spirit of the existing good-neighbourly relations.
Culture Minister: 13% of buildings in Croatia are under statutory protection
Zagreb - In Croatia, about 13% of buildings are listed ones, and the restoration or reconstruction of such buildings of particular architectural or historic interest deserving special protection require obtaining licences, Culture Minister Nina Obuljen Koržinek said in the parliament on Tuesday.
Prime Minister: Opposition is wrong to demand resignation of cabinet because of one minister
Zagreb - Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said in Parliament on Tuesday that the SDP's motion for a vote of no confidence in his cabinet is a "performance and a short pamphlet" and added that the proposal to oust the entire government because of one minister will not succeed.
Parliament prepares for intensive work in final days of autumn session
Zagreb - Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Tuesday announced a packed schedule for the next ten days, leading up to the conclusion of the regular autumn session.
Jandroković visits construction site of Croatian National Theatre in Mostar
Zagreb - Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Friday visited the construction site of the building that will house the Croatian National Theatre in Mostar, and so far Croatia's government has appropriated €4.5 million for this project.
Jandroković: Croatia’s support for BiH unequivocal, equality of peoples essential
Sarajevo - Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said in Sarajevo on Wednesday that Croatia remains steadfast in its commitment to respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and supporting the equal status of its three constituent peoples.
The parliamentary Health and Social Policy Committee supports Irena Hrstić as new health minister
Zagreb - The parliamentary Health and Social Policy Committee on Tuesday supported Irena Hrstić as the new minister of health by a majority vote.
Speaker Jandroković says SDP's motion to be put to vote before parliament goes into recess
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Friday that before the parliament goes into recess it will discuss the SDP's no confidence motion against Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and his government, which that opposition party put forward after the arrest of former Health Minister Vili Beroš.
PM presents 2025 draft budget, promises higher social allowances, lower debt
Zagreb - Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Wednesday, while presenting the budget proposal for 2025 in parliament, that child allowances will be redoubled and that the government will continue cushioning inflation pressure and reducing the public debt.
State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy: Strategic commodity reserves in good shape
Zagreb - Croatia’s strategic commodity reserves are in good condition and are constantly being replenished, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy Vedran Špehar said while presenting to Parliament the 2023 report on the reserves on Tuesday.
Sabor Speaker: Vukovar is a symbol of both Croatia's suffering and freedom
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Monday in Vukovar that this eastern city is a symbol of Croatia's suffering and freedom and that it deserves all the love of Croatia.
Verkhovna Rada Deputy Chairwoman hopes Croatia will continue to support Ukraine
Zagreb - The Deputy Chairwoman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Olena Kondratiuk, called in Zagreb on Wednesday for continued Croatian support to Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression. Kondratiuk is on an official visit and was received by Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković.
Habijan: 6 of 24 companies on stock exchange have balanced gender representation
Zagreb - Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation Minister Damir Habijan said on Wednesday during a parliamentary debate on amendments to the Companies Act that, of the 24 companies listed on the stock exchange, six have balanced gender representation on their management and supervisory boards.
Maletić: Croatia among leading EU countries in meeting RRF targets
Zagreb - Croatia is among the fastest EU member states in meeting key milestones and targets and in receiving payments from the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), Ivana Maletić, a member of the European Court of Auditors, said on Wednesday.
Defence Committee in favour of procurement of HIMARS systems
Zagreb - The Sabor's Defence Committee on Tuesday unanimously endorsed the procurement of eight High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) worth close to 290 million US dollars.
Receiving instant credit transfers to be possible as of 9 January 2025
Zagreb - Banks and other payment service providers have until 9 January 2025 to make it possible for their customers to receive instant credit transfers, while sending such transfers should be ensured by October, the State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Davor Zoričić, said on Tuesday.
EU Funds Ministry's State Secretary: Croatia's absorption of EU funds 16.36 billion higher than its contribution
Zagreb - Croatia has a total surplus of € 16.36 billion as the difference between the funds paid to Croatia and its contribution to the EU budget, the Regional Development and EU Funds Ministry's State Secretary, Domagoj Mikulić, told the parliament on Thursday.
Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković extended congratulations to all Roma on the occasion of World Day of Romani Language
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković extended congratulations on Tuesday to all Roma on the occasion of World Day of Romani Language, celebrated on 5 November.
Croatian Parliament delegation lays wreaths ahead of All Saints' Day
Zagreb - Ahead of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, a Croatian Parliament delegation led by Speaker Gordan Jandroković laid wreaths and lit candles at Zagreb's Mirogoj Cemetery on Wednesday for those who had given their lives for the country and played an important role in the creation of an independent Croatia.
Ruge: 28 NATO members confirmed NSATU participation so far
Zagreb - A total of 28 out of 32 NATO member states have agreed to participate in NSATU so far, NATO Deputy Secretary General Boris Ruge said in the Sabor on Wednesday, stressing that the mission does not make NATO a party to the war in Ukraine and that Croatia can refuse to send its officers to Ukraine.
Opposition: Minimum wage doesn't cover living costs
Zagreb - Opposition parties in the Croatian parliament warned on Wednesday that the minimum wage did not cover living costs because half the people receiving the minimum wage had trouble making ends meet, while members of the ruling coalition claimed that the minimum wage had never increased faster.
Minister of the Interior: Last year, the Croatian police achieved the best results in many aspects of their work since statistics were tracked
Zagreb - Last year, the Croatian police achieved the best results in many aspects of their work since statistics were tracked, Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović said in Parliament on Thursday.
Constitution Committee begins hearings of candidates for Constitutional Court judges
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament's Committee on the Constitution on Thursday began hearings of the first 11 of 63 candidates for Constitutional Court judges, which is the first step before Parliament chooses 10 new judges by a two-thirds majority. The terms of 10 of the 13 current judges expired in June.
MPs support agreement with Ukraine on cooperation in mine action
Zagreb - MPs on Tuesday supported a final bill ratifying an agreement between the governments of Croatia and Ukraine on cooperation in mine action, while the opposition warned that many in Croatia still live near suspected mine-contaminated areas.
Prime Minister: Average wage to rise to €1,600 by end of government's term
Zagreb - Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said in parliament on Tuesday that by the end of his government's term the average net pay would rise to €1,600, while the minimum net pay would rise to €970 by the New Year.
MPs welcome changes to Audiovisual Activities Act
Zagreb - Members of parliament on Friday welcomed the final Bill on Audiovisual Activities which introduces new financial incentives for the development and production of audiovisual works, but the Opposition warned that the funds envisaged are insufficient.
Finance Minister Marko Primorac: Croatia to meet Maastricht criteria for the first time in history
Zagreb - Finance Minister Marko Primorac said in Parliament on Thursday, while presenting the proposal to revise the 2024 budget, that this year Croatia will meet the Maastricht debt and deficit criteria for the first time in history.
Hearings of 63 candidates for Constitutional Court judges to start on 17 Oct
Zagreb - The Parliament's Committee on the Constitution, Standing Orders and Political System on Thursday determined 63 valid applications for the posts of ten Constitutional Court judges whose terms expired in June, scheduling public hearings of the candidates for 17-25 October.
Fiscal Policy Commission highlights importance of prudent budget planning
Zagreb - The Fiscal Policy Commission, considering the government's proposal to revise the 2024 budget, has warned of the importance of prudent budget planning and called for a return to anti-cyclical fiscal policy next year.
State Attorney General Ivan Turudić: If nothing changes, prosecutor’s offices will face lack of personnel
Zagreb - Presenting the 2023 report on the work of the state prosecutor’s offices in parliament on Wednesday, State Attorney General Ivan Turudić warned that if urgent action is not taken, state prosecutor’s offices will face a severe staffing crisis, leading to a drop in their current effectiveness rate of 96%.
Parliament marks its day
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament marked its day on Tuesday, with Speaker Gordan Jandroković recalling that on 8 October 1991, one of the most significant sessions in the history of the Sabor was held.
MPs discuss bill on transfer of real estate ownership to trade unions
Zagreb - Members of the Croatian parliament on Thursday mainly supported the bill on the transfer of 35 state-owned properties to trade unions and the Trade Union Real Estate Fund, but wondered why it has taken 27 years to solve this issue.
Opposition criticises Agriculture Minister
Zagreb - The opposition on Wednesday sharply criticised Agriculture Minister Josip Dabro for not coming to parliament to present a bill of amendments to the Agriculture Act, warning that agricultural subsidies have never been higher while production has never been lower.
Parliament Speaker wishes Jews happy New Year
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Wednesday congratulated members of the Jewish faith on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Amendments to laws from agricultural sector on Sabor's agenda on Wednesday
Zagreb - Croatia's parliament on Wednesday will discuss draft amendments to the Agriculture Law, which are designed to reduce fraud risks and fraudulent use of European Union funds for the farm sector.
Justice Committee turns down chair's proposal
Zagreb - At the end of the parliamentary Justice Committee's thematic session on Friday, which was marked by one-upmanship between the HDZ and the Opposition, the motion proposed by the committee chair Nikola Grmoja (Bridge) about the continuation of the session was turned down.
Committee on Media endorses bill on implementation of EU Digital Services Act
Zagreb - The Parliament's Committee on Information, Computerisation and Media on Wednesday endorsed a bill on the Implementation of the EU Digital Services Act, which is aimed at preventing illegal online activities and disinformation.
30 August should be declared day of remembrance for fallen firefighters, MPs say
Zagreb - MPs on Wednesday unanimously agreed that 30 August should be declared a day of remembrance for fallen firefighters to honour their sacrifices and raise public awareness about the dangers of their profession.
Parliament to debate restrictions in organising games of chance
Zagreb - Parliament will discuss amendments to the law on games of chance on Wednesday, which aim to introduce restrictions in this area and shift towards reducing gambling and betting addiction.
Parliament Speaker: Violence against women still painfully present in our society
Zagreb - On Friday, the Croatian Parliament observed a minute of silence in memory of three women murdered 25 years ago, on 22 September 1999, at the Municipal Court in Zagreb, as well as all other women victims of violence.
MPs welcomed legislative amendments aimed at expediting cadastral surveying of construction land
Zagreb - Members of the Croatian Parliament on Friday welcomed legislative amendments aimed at expediting cadastral surveying of construction land, agreeing that this will enhance legal security for citizens and accelerate economic development.
Croatian Parliament starts autumn session on Wednesday
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament will convene for a new session after its summer recess on Wednesday, at the "Franjo Tuđman" military academy in western Zagreb after the legislature's relocation from the Sabor hall, which is undergoing the post-earthquake reconstruction.
The Committee on Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure rejects opposition proposal on state, management of Jadrolinija fleet
Zagreb - The parliamentary Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure Committee rejected by a majority vote on Thursday a proposal by opposition MPs which called for the relevant ministry to provide a report within a month on the state of the Jadrolinija shipping company.
Parliament Speaker: Nearly everything ready for new Sabor session on 18 September
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament (Sabor) at its new location, within the Croatian Military Academy "Dr. Franjo Tuđman", will be fully ready for the new session starting in a week on September 18, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Wednesday.
Croatian and Slovenian parliament speakers meet to discuss bilateral issues
Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković met with his Slovenian counterpart Urška Klakočar Zupančić on Sunday for talks on the state of bilateral relations and outstanding issues between the two countries.
Sabor Speaker: Operation Storm was a legitimate and just military and police operation
Knin - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said in Knin on Monday that Operation Storm was a legitimate and just military and police operation, but that there are some who would like to cast a shadow on the Homeland War and question the establishment of the present-day Croatian state.
MPs vote against forming COVID inquiry commission
Zagreb - The parliament rejected on Friday a proposal by 17 opposition MPs to establish a commission of inquiry on the work of the national COVID-19 crisis management team.
Boris Vujčić appointed for the third consecutive term as the Governor of the Croatian National Bank
Zagreb - Boris Vujčić was re-appointed for the third consecutive term as the Governor of the Croatian National Bank (HNB) on Friday, with 79 members of Parliament voting in favour and 55 against.
Parliament enters final week of sitting before two-month summer break
Zagreb - Parliament enters its final week of sitting on Tuesday before a two-month summer break, during which week six agenda items will be discussed, and the session will conclude on Friday with a vote on the bills discussed and personnel decisions.