This week's highlights 18/04/2026

On again off again talks between US and Iran leave global markets in limbo. Lebanon says Israel has already broken the ten day ceasefire. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković says government will use a floating VAT as a last resort to lower energy prices. IMF downgrades its economic forecast for Croatia and significantly raises its inflation projection. State Statistics Bureau reports a strong surge in headline inflation - housing, water, electricity and gas prices surge by more than 11 percent. Plenković attends the 27th International Economic Fair in Mostar. Parliamentary Committee fails for a seventh time to adopt a position on the candidate for President of the Supreme Court. Exporters say Croatia's productivity is lacking and labour is too expensive.