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Registry offices in Croatia

Digital copies of Croatian birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the local Registry Office in Croatia.

Criminal record certificates

If the police background check is required abroad or by an international organisation needs to be legalised by an Apostille certificate, the criminal record certificate must be requested at the headquarters of the Ministry only, in order for the certificate to contain the signature of an authorised civil servant and the official stamp of the Ministry. Police certificates can also be obtained by applying to your nearest Croatian embassy.

Find a notary in Croatia

Find a notary in Croatia (in Croatian)

Croatias Economy through the years

Croatia is one of the fashionable tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. But, despite the popularity of its coasts and income from tourism, the growth of its economy is slow and many of its inhabitants do not have stable employment.

Croatia's Istria region producing some of the world's best olive oil

In just 15 years, Croatia's Istrian peninsula in the nothern Adriatic has become one of the world's best producers of olive oil, decorated with top industry awards.

Croatia needs to consider support to investment in renewables, energy efficiency

Croatia could support investments in renewables through a stable legislative framework, including a functioning and competitive electricity market,

Winemakers Need Stronger Government Support

The Wine Act has ensured a key role for winemakers and their regional organisations in branding and protecting their wines, but wine promotion needs stronger government support.

Economic Situation in Croatia Satisfactory, But Is it Sustainable

Finance Minister Zdravko Mari said on Tuesday that the economic situation in Croatia is satisfactory but that further reforms are necessary given the always present question of how sustainable the existing situation is.

Many Croatian Companies Lag Behind for Fear of Abandoning Old Ways

Croatian companies and foreign companies have been intensively introducing technology into all aspects of their business. The goal is to improve processes, accelerate product development and marketing, improve customer experience - all to meet the increasingly dynamic and rapid market and customer demands.

Economy Heading in Right Direction, Calls for Stepping up Pace

Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) president Luka Burilovi said on Wednesday that the national economy was heading in the right direction but called for stepping up the pace.