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Political stability in Croatia faces new challenges as the Homeland Movement (DP) reportedly threatens to withdraw from the ruling coalition. This comes after Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is said to be disregarding calls from DP president Ivan Penava concerning the establishment of a memorial park for soldiers of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) and related exhumations. Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is embroiled in a scandal involving Member of the European Parliament Romana Jerković. She is accused of misusing public funds, allegedly taking her sister and friends on a trip to Strasbourg that cost over €12,000. Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, President of the SDP, has publicly distanced himself from Jerković and called for explanations regarding the expenses. On the economic front, the era of inexpensive loans has definitively ended, with economists cautioning against substantial pay raises due to economic stagnation. Croatian banks have reported record profits of 1.2 billion euros in nine months, yet they are increasing interest rates on housing and cash loans.

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The Homeland Movement (DP) is reportedly threatening to break the ruling coalition due to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's alleged disregard for DP president Ivan Penava's calls to establish a memorial park for soldiers of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) and proceed with exhumations.

Telegram.hr: Plenković Ignores Penava, Memorial to NDH Soldiers; DP Threatens Coalition…

Prime Minister Plenković is disregarding calls to establish a memorial park for soldiers of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) and proceed with exhumations, leading the DP party to threaten to break the coalition.

SDP Member of the European Parliament Romana Jerković is under scrutiny following reports from Politico and local media alleging she used public funds for a trip to Strasbourg for her sister and friends, incurring over €12,000 in expenses. SDP President Siniša Hajdaš Dončić has distanced himself from Jerković and demanded explanations for her travel and expenditures.

tportal: Scandal Shakes SDP: Hajdaš Dončić Distances Himself from Jerković and Sends…

A political scandal is affecting the SDP party, with Hajdaš Dončić distancing himself from his colleague Romana Jerković and issuing a clear message.

tportal: Politico Exposes SDP Member: Took Sister and Friends to Strasbourg, Spent…

Politico has exposed an SDP member, Romana Jerković, for allegedly taking her sister and friends to Strasbourg and spending 12,000 euros.

Jutarnji list: SDP Representative Under Scrutiny for Strasbourg Trip Expenses

Following a report by Politico, an SDP representative is facing calls for explanation regarding travel and expenses in Strasbourg, with a party colleague distancing himself and requesting clarification.

Jutarnji list: Report Alleges SDP Member's Trip to Strasbourg Cost Over €12,000

A report claims an SDP representative took a team on a trip costing over €12,000, including expensive dinners, with false justifications for their activities.

Večernji list: Croatian MEP Allegedly Used Public Funds for Family Trip

Politico has reported that a Croatian Member of the European Parliament allegedly used public funds to pay for a trip for her sister and friends.

Economists are advising against significant pay raises due to economic stagnation and uncertainty, as the era of cheap credit has ended. Despite Croatian banks achieving record profits of 1.2 billion euros, they are simultaneously increasing interest rates on housing and cash loans, impacting citizens.

Jutarnji list: Economists Warn: Era of Large Pay Raises Over as Economy Stalls

Economists are advising against significant pay raises due to economic stagnation and uncertainty, with one expert suggesting the city has limited room for concessions.

Telegram.hr: End of Cheap Credit Era: What it Means for Citizens

The era of inexpensive loans has definitively concluded, and this article explores the implications for citizens.

Telegram.hr: Banks Set Profit Records, Earn 1.2 Billion Euros; Then Raise Loan Interest Rates

Croatian banks have achieved record profits in nine months, earning 1.2 billion euros, but are now increasing interest rates on housing and cash loans.

Bookmakers have reportedly underestimated the Croatian national football team, showing low expectations for head coach Slaven Bilić and the 'Vatreni'.

tportal: Bookmakers Brutally Underestimated Croatia, They Don't Believe in Bilić and…

Bookmakers have severely underestimated the Croatian national football team, with low expectations for coach Bilić and the Vatreni.

A man in Maksimir extorted a woman for 2700 euros after sharing explicit photos of her online.

Index.hr: Man extorts woman in Maksimir after sharing explicit photos

A man in Maksimir extorted a woman after sharing explicit images of her online, receiving 2700 euros from her.

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