Croatian Economic Diplomacy

ZAGREB, March 19 (Hina) - Representatives of the Finance Ministry will start meetings on Monday with potential investors in Croatian US dollar-denominated bonds and according to unofficial announcements meetings in several financial headquarters in Europe and the United States could last until early or mid-next week. more

OSIJEK, March 18 (Hina) - Economy Minister Ivan Vrdoljak said in Osijek on Monday that a bill on strategic investments would be sent to parliament in a few weeks. Speaking at Proinvest, a presentation of the government's measures to encourage and restructure the economy, he said the goal was to arrive at the final version of the bill in communication with the public, entrepreneurs and local governments, without derogating existing physical plans. more

ZAGREB, March 18 (Hina) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a EUR 20 million loan to help restart and modernise production in the Sisak steel mill, the bank announced in a statement on Monday. The factory has been acquired by the Italian company Danieli and its subsidiary ABS is embarking on a restructuring and modernisation programme. more

SIBENIK, March 18 (Hina) - The fifth edition of the Adriatic Boat Show, organised by the Prgin Nautical Centre (NCP) in Sibenik on Croatia's central Adriatic coast, will be held on Sibenik's waterfront for the first time instead of the marina, the fair's director, Jana Gacina, told a press conference earlier in the week. The fair will run from 9 to 12 May and will feature more than a hundred new and used vessels. more