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Zagreb - Members of the Croatian Parliament said on Tuesday that the fight against drug abuse and addiction must involve society as a whole, highlighting the importance of prevention and education while warning of the alarming rise in the number of addicts in Croatia.

Zagreb - The State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, Ivo Milatić, on Thursday dismissed opposition claims that the government had done nothing to curb inflation, which, according to the opposition, has placed Croatia among the EU countries with the highest inflation rates for three years.

Zagreb - Both the governing majority and the opposition voiced their support on Friday for increasing salaries and entitlements for judicial officials during a parliamentary debate on amendments to the law governing their pay.

Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Tuesday unanimously endorsed the convention on the European University Institute (EUI), and the ratification of the document will make it possible for Croatian researchers to have access to prestigious research programmes and projects.

Zagreb - Lawmakers from the ruling party and some opposition MPs on Friday supported the final amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act, which gradually increase the annual energy savings obligation rates.

Zagreb - Irena Petrijevčanin, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Interior, said in Parliament on Friday that the majority of current threats to critical infrastructure are cyber threats, emphasising the importance of strengthening the resilience of key sectors.

Zagreb - The government has submitted to parliament a final bill on extraordinary price control measures, to be discussed under fast-track procedure.

Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament on Tuesday approved David Vlajčić (Homeland Movement, DP) as the new Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as well as Deputy Prime Minister.

Zagreb - Ahead of the vote on the new Minister of Agriculture on Tuesday, MP Marijan Pavliček (Croatian Sovereignists) called on the ruling majority to dissolve Parliament and call new elections instead of appointing a new minister.

Zagreb - Information Commissioner Anita Markić presented a report to Parliament on Wednesday regarding the implementation of the Right to Access Information Act in 2023. She highlighted continuous progress in the application of the law and expressed expectations for the continuation of positive trends.

Zagreb - "We want the war to end as soon as possible, but we need a just peace that will guarantee security for Ukraine and Europe," Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said in the Croatian Parliament on Wednesday.

Zagreb - Paying tribute to the victims of the Holocaust with government representatives on Monday at Zagreb's Mirogoj cemetery, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said that it was one of the most shameful periods in human history and that it is extremely important to preserve the memory of that time.

Zagreb - The parliamentary opposition remained reserved on Thursday regarding the assurances given by Interior Minister Davor Božinović that the protection of personal data is one of the key concerns of a bill on the exchange of data between law enforcement authorities of EU member states.

Zagreb - The impact of Croatian industry on climate change is less than 1 per cent, the Minister for Environmental Protection and the Green Transition, Marija Vučković, said in Parliament on Wednesday during a debate on the Climate Change and Ozone Layer Protection Bill.

Zagreb - The joint organisation of the World Handball Championship with Denmark and Norway serves as a roadmap for various collaborative projects in the future, Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said to Danish King Frederik X in Copenhagen on Tuesday.

Zagreb - Relations between Croatia and Denmark are excellent, and trade is continuing its positive trend, Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković and his Danish counterpart Soren Gade concluded during their meeting in Copenhagen on Tuesday.

Zagreb - The 14th meeting of members of children's councils and forums, and members of the National Forum of the Eurochild Children's Council of Croatia, took place at the Croatian Parliament on Monday, with the children presenting topics related to their rights to parliamentarians and other attendees.

Zagreb - The Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Gordan Jandroković, began his official visit to Denmark on Monday with a visit to the National Museum of Denmark, which features exhibits showcasing the connections between Croatia and Denmark.

Zagreb - Today marks 33 years since Croatia became an internationally recognised state on 15 January 1992, and 27 years since the peaceful reintegration of the Croatian Danube Region into the country's constitutional and legal order, completed on the same date in 1998.

Zagreb - Meetings between the European Union and the countries of Southeast Europe on an annual basis were previously "unimaginable," but today they are a normal practice, which is a big "political success," Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said in Parliament on Wednesday. He was presenting a report on the meetings of the European Council, as well as the EU-Western Balkans summit held last month.

Zagreb - Croatian Parliament members will continue working on Wednesday after a month-long winter break, with the new, fifth session, to last until early April, kicking off with the traditional Question Time and questions to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and ministers.

Zagreb - In addition to their basic monthly salaries, which almost doubled in the autumn and now average €4,000, the state allocated another €686,000 for other needs of members of parliament for the seven and a half months from 16 May, when the new, 11th convocation was inaugurated, to 27 December in 2024.

Zagreb - Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Monday sent a greeting to believers who mark Christmas according to the Julian calendar, wishing that the joy of the holiday would serve as an inspiration that boosts the spirit of cooperation and understanding, as well as unity and harmonious coexistence in Croatia.

Zagreb - In his New Year message on Tuesday, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković wished everyone abundant health and fulfillment, emphasising that Croatia needs more unity and mutual respect on its path to strengthening its security and economic position.

Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković extended greetings on Wednesday to the Jewish faithful in Croatia on the occasion of Hanukkah, expressing hope that this year it will serve as a herald of peace amidst growing global challenges.

Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković extended his Christmas greetings on Tuesday to Croatian citizens and Croats at home and abroad, calling for more concrete solidarity with those living in poverty, fear, or facing personal tragedies.

Zagreb - The first Constitution of the independent Republic of Croatia was adopted by parliament on 21 December 1990, and solemnly proclaimed by the Sabor the following day. Since it was passed on the eve of Christmas, this highest legal and political act became known as the Christmas Constitution.

Zagreb - The first Constitution of the independent Republic of Croatia was adopted by parliament on 21 December 1990, and solemnly proclaimed by the Sabor the following day. Since it was passed on the eve of Christmas, this highest legal and political act became known as the Christmas Constitution.

Zagreb - "The terrible tragedy at Prečko Primary School has deeply shaken all of Croatia," Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Friday, expressing on behalf of the MPs and personally, his condolences to the parents of the child killed in a knife attack.

Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Tuesday received the Peace Light of Bethlehem from representatives of the Croatian Scouts Association, who traditionally bring it to the Croatian Parliament.

Vinica - The Opeka Castle in Vinica, a historic 17th-century structure, has been fully reconstructed and, as part of an investment worth €18.5 million, has become the Regional Competence Centre for Agriculture. It opened on Monday in the presence of Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković.

Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Friday reaffirmed Zagreb's support for Kosovo's aspirations to join Euro-Atlantic organisations during his meeting with visiting Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti.

Zagreb - Foreign nationals holding a work permit who lose their jobs will now be able to register with the Croatian Employment Bureau (HZZ) and collect unemployment benefits, according to amendments to the Labour Market Act discussed by the Croatian Parliament on Wednesday.

Zagreb - While some opposition MPs on Tuesday praised some aspects of the government-sponsored amendments to six tax laws, some members of the parliamentary majority, including Dario Hrebak (HSLS), raised concerns about some other specific provisions.

Zagreb - State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Davor Zoričić, said on Monday that amendments to three laws -- the Open-End Investment Funds with Public Offering Act, the Alternative Investment Funds Act, and the Insurance Act -- aim to ensure digital and operational resilience for the financial sector.

Zagreb - During a debate on the Final Bill on Building Management and Maintenance, opposition MPs on Monday supported efforts to bring order to housing but criticised the requirement for obtaining consent for short-term rentals, calling it a partial, unfair, and even unconstitutional solution.

Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament on Friday passed the state budget for 2025, projecting revenues of €33 billion and expenditures of €37 billion. The budget received the support of 76 MPs, while 65 voted against it.

Zagreb - On Friday, the Croatian Parliament approved twelve decisions to deploy Croatian troops to missions abroad, however, it did not vote on the decision to send officers to the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) mission, leaving it pending.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zagreb - The parliamentary Health and Social Policy Committee on Tuesday supported Irena Hrstić as the new minister of health by a majority vote.

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.

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.

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.

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.