Invitation for Expression of Interest and Submission of Non-binding Offer in the Acquisition of Shares of HRVATSKA POŠTANSKA BANKA d.d.

The Government of the Republic of Croatia, represented by the Ministry of Finance, intends to sell all shares under its direct and indirect control, amounting to 99.13% of total shares, in Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d. ("HPB") and hereby invites all interested persons to express their interest and submission of the non-binding offer in the contemplated privatisation.

Invitation for Expression of Interest and Submission of Non-binding Offers in the Acquisition of Shares in Croatia osiguranje d.d.

In accordance with its decision dated 18 July 2013, the Government of the Republic of Croatia, represented by the Ministry of Finance, hereby invites all interested persons to participate in the privatisation of Croatia osiguranje d.d. (“the Company”), the market-leading insurance company in Croatia, and increase of its share capital.

World Bank Continues to Support Croatia’s Innovation Potential

Minister of Finance, H.E. Slavko Linic and the World Bank's Country Manager for Croatia, Mr. Hongjoo J. Hahm signed today a Loan Agreement in the amount of EURO 20 million (USD$26.24 million equivalent) for the Second Science and Technology Project (STP II). STP II will help those involved in research and innovation, including public research institutions, scientific communities, high performing scientists, and young researchers to fully from EU accession by increasing their capacity to apply for and implement EU-funded projects.