Urban Mobility & Transport: Split is rolling out an €80m mobility upgrade with 1,317 new Park & Ride/Park & Walk spaces (Lovrinac and Turska kula), plus bus/taxi bays, EV charging, car-sharing, and new cycling links to the city centre. Energy Policy: Croatia adopted draft Electricity Market Act amendments to fix grid access and market rules, including restarting deadlines for delayed renewables tied to unresolved connection charges. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Croatia partially eased African swine fever restrictions after no new domestic pig outbreaks since Aug. 4, though the virus persists in wild boars; 130 farm outbreaks were confirmed as of Aug. 26. Public Health: West Nile virus was confirmed in Zagreb after dead crows were found in multiple locations, with authorities urging reporting of clusters of dead wild birds. Tourism & Hospitality Investment: A new €17.6m four-star thermal hotel opened in Stubičke Toplice, adding year-round wellness and medical rehabilitation capacity with energy-efficiency upgrades. Economy Watch: Croatia’s growth slowed to 1.7% y/y in Q2 2026, with weaker household consumption and investment, while construction and some export sectors still supported activity. Business & Trade Finance: The EIB approved €9.2bn financing overall, including €4.3bn for companies in Croatia and other EU states, targeting SMEs in energy, agriculture, defence and space. Aviation & Infrastructure: Croatia’s grid access reforms and airport investment trends continue to shape regional connectivity, with Zadar highlighted for a new departures terminal worth €17m.