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Bosnian economy set to suffer from Croatia's EU entry [Jan 26, 2012] (SARAJEVO ) - Bosnia's struggling economy could take a hit from neighbouring Croatia's EU entry next year as Zagreb will likely have to ban Bosnian imports that do not comply with strict EU quality rules. [via YahooNews] More >>

After EU "Yes", Croatia needs reforms, tight budget [Jan 24, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia's new centre-left government must focus on reforms to save the country's credit rating and boost the economy before joining the European Union in July 2013, after two-thirds of voters backed EU membership on Sunday, analysts said. They said there was some relief at the 66 percent referendum "yes" vote, but it was already broadly priced in, and investors wanted to see a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

After EU "Yes", Croatia needs reforms, tight budget [Jan 23, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia's new centre-left government must focus on reforms to save the country's credit rating and boost the economy before joining the European Union in July 2013, after two-thirds of voters backed EU membership on Sunday, analysts said. They said there was some relief at the 66 percent referendum "yes" vote, but it was already broadly priced in, and investors wanted to see a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

EU entry will boost Croatia's stagnating economy: president [Jan 16, 2012] (ZAGREB ) - EU membership will boost Croatia's stagnating economy, President Ivo Josipovic said Monday, just days before Croatians are due to vote on EU entry in a referendum here. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia faces recession in 2012: central bank [Jan 11, 2012] (ZAGREB ) - The economy of Croatia, set to join the European Union in 2013, will likely shrink 0.2 percent this year, the central bank said on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia faces recession in 2012: central bank [Jan 11, 2012] (ZAGREB ) - The economy of Croatia, set to join the European Union in 2013, will likely shrink 0.2 percent this year, the central bank said on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia holds elections amid economic crisis [Dec 04, 2011] Centre-left coalition expected to oust corruption-beset ruling conservatives but face shattered economy if elected. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia holds elections amid economic crisis [Dec 04, 2011] Centre-left coalition expected to oust corruption-beset ruling conservatives but face shattered economy if elected. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia opposition set to win vote on economy ticket [Dec 04, 2011] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia's center-left opposition looks set to win Sunday's parliamentary election as voters bet the bloc can overhaul the country's floundering economy before it joins the European Union in 2013. Led by the Social Democrats' (SDP) Zoran Milanovic, the opposition bloc known as Kukuriku ('cock-a-doodle-doo'), has pledged to boost growth in the former Yugoslav republic, create ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatian Economy Returns to Growth as Exports, Domestic Consumption Rise [Aug 26, 2011] Croatia?s economy returned to expansion in the second quarter as domestic consumption and exports increased. [via YahooNews] More >>

Germans, Austrians boost Croatian tourism: official data [Jul 14, 2011] The tourism industry in Croatia, the key sector of the Adriatic country's recession-hit economy, grew in the first six months of the year, official figures showed on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

DIPLOMAT HOPEFUL OF BETTER CROATIA-MALAYSIA ECONOMIC TIES [May 11, 2011] KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Despite enjoying good political relationsfor many years, this positive element has not been translated into bettereconomic ties between Croatia and Malaysia. "Both countries are aware that they haven''t completely exploited all thepotentials arising from our good political relations, especially (in the fieldof) economy, " said Dr Mario Nobilio, who is State ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria PM Seeks to Boost Business Ties with Croatia [Apr 27, 2011] Croatia's EU prospects and ways to boost economic and trade ties with Bulgaria will top the agenda of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov during his one-day official visit to Zagreb on Wednesday. The Bulgarian delegation includes Minister of Economy and Energy Traicho Traikov and Minister of Culture Vezhdi Rashidov. The visit comes at the invitation of Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor who herself ... [via YahooNews] More >>