This week's highlights 27/12/2025

The Christian faithful in Croatia celebrate Christmas. Priests from throughout the country issue a call to the fundamental Christian values of peace, love, solidarity and forgiveness. Zagreb Archbishop Monsignor Dražen Kutleša warns political leaders of the dangers of stoking divisions in society. The Zagreb Cathedral reopened for the first time since the 2020 earthquake. Political leaders issue their Christmas greetings calling for unity, solidarity and respect for the values outlined in the Croatian Constitution. Unions say a family Christmas basket has never been more expensive. National Bank Governor Boris Vujčić says lower nominal wage growth going forward will reduce inflationary pressures. Prečko Elementary School killer sentenced to fifty years in prison. Police in Montenegro arrest a former Yugoslav People's Army officer convicted of war crimes against Croatians. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković says the earthquake reconstruction effort will be completed by 2030. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Marko Primorac rejects calls for a postponement of the new digital invoice program.