This week, the Croatian Parliament will focus on several legislative proposals aimed at regulating both hospitality and taxi services, as well as establishing an investigative commission regarding the Medikol clinic. The discussions will cover nine proposed laws, including two introduced by the government to regulate taxi operations and hospitality activities. Additionally, a proposal by the Možemo! Club seeks to establish an investigative committee concerning the Medikol clinic. These discussions are set to conclude with a vote on Friday.
The amendments to the Road Traffic Act, which aim to regulate taxi services, are scheduled for discussion during tomorrow's session. The government has proposed adopting these changes under an expedited procedure. Under the amended law, the minister will have the authority to determine taxi service prices via regulations. According to Minister of Maritime Affairs and Infrastructure Oleg Butković, this approach aims to prevent unjustified price increases. New rules could take effect by the end of July.
The proposed changes also specify how private hire vehicle services should be conducted. Passengers must see the maximum cost and planned route on their devices, and the application used by the driver must remain active throughout the trip. Special registration plates for all taxis will be introduced to facilitate easier identification and more effective traffic monitoring. Stricter penalties will be imposed for violations such as failure to display prices, changing conditions after accepting an order, and non-compliance with app and driver card rules.
Traffic police, municipal and traffic wardens, customs authorities, and others will be able to conduct oversight and impose fines on taxi drivers. A faster verification process for issuing driver cards and continuous checks of their validity will be established. These amendments also intend to expand the scope of checking the good character of drivers, including measures related to driving bans issued in administrative proceedings.
On Tuesday, deputies will discuss a proposal to implement Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. This regulation sets maximum limits for the average intensity of greenhouse gas emissions per year for energy used by ships over 5000 gross tons docking in European ports, regardless of their flag. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gases by 80 percent by 2050. The regulation also mandates passenger and container ships in ports to use shore power or alternative technologies with zero emission rates to reduce air pollution in port areas.
A new Hospitality Business Act will be discussed on Wednesday. This act introduces several new provisions into tourism activities. All providers of short-term rental services will be required to obtain a so-called registration number for each accommodation unit they manage, preventing unregistered properties from being advertised on online platforms. Fines ranging from €13,000 to €130,000 or between 1% and 6% of financial revenue will be imposed on internet platforms providing short-term rentals that fail to provide requested data or monitor renters.
Supervision will be carried out by the State Inspectorate, Customs Administration, municipal wardens, and nature guardians. The act clarifies the possibility of accommodating individuals who are not members of the immediate family in apartments, houses for vacation, and rooms within residential premises. Providers registered in the Register of Farmers will gain the right to officially use recognizable commercial names such as "agrotourism" or "tourist agricultural enterprise."
Other provisions include a ban on serving alcoholic beverages to minors and more precise regulations on providing services in private homes. The act also proposes the abolition of certain rights for hospitality providers.
The proposed legislation reflects broader efforts to modernize and regulate various sectors of the economy, ensuring compliance with international standards while addressing local concerns about transparency, safety, and environmental impact. As these proposals move forward, stakeholders from different industries and regulatory bodies will need to adapt to the new requirements, potentially reshaping business practices and consumer experiences.
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HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenteryesterdayThe Croatian Parliament (Sabor) is voting on several legislative proposals today, including regulations for taxi services, tourism activities, and an investigation into the Medikol clinic. New rules for taxi drivers require clearer pricing visibility, route transparency, and mandatory use of ride-hailing apps during service. Special license plates for taxis and stricter penalties for violations are also proposed. In the tourism sector, new requirements include registration numbers for short-term rental properties to prevent unregistered listings on platforms. The law also restricts non-family members staying in residential units and bans serving energy drinks to minors. Additionally, lawmakers will decide whether to establish an investigative commission into Medikol’s operations with the Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) and other state bodies. Other items on the agenda include a proposal for a bio-economy strategy up to 2035, reports on information access laws, defense reports, and decisions regarding the withdrawal of Croatian Armed Forces personnel from peacekeeping missions.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of multiple legislative proposals being debated in the Croatian Parliament, presenting factual details without overtly favoring any side. It includes both regulatory changes affecting taxi services and tourism, as well as potential investigations into Medikol
Jutarnji listIndependentCenteryesterdayThe Croatian Parliament (Sabor) is set to vote on several legislative proposals, including regulations for hospitality activities and taxi services, as well as a proposal by the 'Možemo!' Club to establish an investigative body regarding the operation of the Medikol polyclinic. The proposed changes to the Road Transport Act aim to increase transparency in taxi operations by requiring visible maximum prices and planned routes on passenger devices, mandating app usage during service, and introducing special taxi license plates for easier identification and monitoring. Stricter penalties will be introduced for violations such as failing to display prices or altering conditions after accepting a booking. Oversight and enforcement of taxi drivers will involve municipal authorities, traffic police, and customs officers, with faster checks for driver permits and ongoing validity monitoring. Additionally, the Sabor will consider legislation regulating short-term rental accommodations, which would require all providers to issue registration numbers for each unit, preventing unregistered properties from being advertised on platforms. The law would also restrict overnight stays for non-family
Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple legislative proposals without overtly favoring any particular political ideology. It outlines various bills and their implications objectively, focusing on regulatory changes rather than taking a partisan stance. While some topics like the Medikol polyclinic inquiry may
N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenteryesterdayThe Croatian Parliament (Sabor) is set to vote on several legislative proposals, including regulations for hospitality activities and taxi services, as well as a proposal by the 'Možemo!' Club to establish an investigative body regarding the operation of the Medikol polyclinic. The proposed changes to the Taxi Transport Act would require taxi drivers to display maximum prices and planned routes on their devices, mandate the inclusion of the driver’s app throughout service, introduce special taxi license plates, and impose stricter penalties for violations. Additionally, oversight of taxi drivers will involve municipal police, traffic police, and customs authorities. The legislation also introduces new requirements for short-term rental providers, such as issuing registration numbers for each accommodation unit, prohibiting unregistered listings on rental platforms, and restricting the provision of energy drinks to minors. The Sabor will also consider establishing an investigative body to examine potential institutional failures and legal violations in the management and financing of diagnostic healthcare services at Medikol. Other topics include a strategy for bioeconomy up to 2035
Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple legislative proposals without overtly favoring any particular political ideology. It outlines the content of the bills and the intent behind them, focusing on regulatory changes rather than taking a partisan stance. While the establishment of an investigative body into
Novi listIndependentCenter4 days agoThe Croatian Parliament is set to debate nine legislative proposals this week, including two introduced by the government to regulate the hospitality industry and taxi services. The proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Act aim to control taxi pricing through regulations set by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, with the goal of preventing unjustified price increases. New rules would require taxi drivers to display maximum prices and planned routes on passengers' devices, ensure ride-hailing apps remain active during trips, and introduce special license plates for taxis to improve identification and oversight. Stricter penalties for violations such as non-disclosure of prices or failure to comply with app requirements are also included. Additionally, the proposal expands checks on drivers' good conduct to include explicit bans on driving issued in traffic cases. On Tuesday, deputies will also discuss a bill implementing the EU Regulation 2023/1805, which sets limits on greenhouse gas emissions for ships over 5,000 gross tons docking at European ports. The regulation aims to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050 and mandates the use of shore power or zero-emission technology.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of the legislative proposals being discussed in parliament, presenting the content of the bills and their objectives without apparent ideological framing or biased language.
N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter4 days ago Council this week on catering and taxi business, but also the Medical CommitteeThe Croatian Parliament is set to debate nine legislative proposals this week, including two introduced by the government to regulate the hospitality industry and taxi services. The proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act aim to control taxi pricing through regulations set by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, with new rules potentially taking effect by the end of July. These include requirements for displaying maximum prices and planned routes on passengers' devices, mandatory use of ride-hailing apps during service, and the introduction of special license plates for taxis to improve identification and oversight. Stricter penalties for violations such as price non-disclosure and failure to follow app and driver card rules are also included. Additionally, the parliament will discuss a proposal to establish an investigative commission regarding the Medikol Polyclinic, submitted by the 'Možemo!' parliamentary group. Other topics include implementing the EU Regulation on renewable and low-carbon fuels for maritime traffic, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of multiple legislative proposals being discussed in the Croatian Parliament, including both government initiatives and opposition proposals. It presents factual information about the content of the bills, their objectives, and potential impacts without overt
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