AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCroatian Tourism Watch: The tourism ministry says Croatia held steady in the first half of 2026 with 7.6 million visitors and 29.5 million overnight stays, but June brought a warning sign: 7% fewer tourists and 6% fewer overnight stays year-on-year. Permits & Local Governance: Split-Dalmatia County reminded private landlords that 2026 applications for permanent operating permits are due by end-2026, or they risk losing the legal right to rent to tourists; temporary permits run only until Dec. 31, 2026. EU Politics & Regional Tensions: Croatia’s MEP Tonino Picula says Serbia has become a “brake” on EU enlargement, while President Aleksandar Vučić points to Serbia’s refusal to impose sanctions on Russia as the main obstacle. International Security: A UK-funded drone program in Bosnia and Herzegovina helped intercept more than 900 migrants and smugglers, according to the Foreign Office. World Cup Tech & Rules: VAR and new “mistaken identity” style rulings keep fueling controversy, including a Switzerland red-card decision that hinged on a simulation call after VAR review. Culture & Industry: Pula Pro expands with more screenplay-focused workshops and a new Authors’ Room showcase at the Pula Film Festival.
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