News Feature

Croatia mulls Sunday opening hours

16 April 2009

The Croatian government is considering proposals to allow retailers to open on Sundays, it has been reported.

Currently, retailers in the popular Adriatic destination can only sell on a Sunday during summer, when most tourists visit the country, the Croatian Times reported.

But pressure from several towns in the Balkan nation and the Croatian Chambers of Trades and Crafts could lead to extended hours all year round.

According to the publication, the Mayor of Dubrovnik Dubravka Suica has already ignored the ban by allowing shops to open for foreign visitors arriving in the city on cruise ships.

Referencing an article in Poslovni Dnevik, the Croatian Times claims that Prime Minister Ivo Sanader is close to reversing the regulation, which was initially introduced in January of this year.

Regardless of shop opening hours, Croatia has reportedly attracted 60,000 tourists already in 2009, according to statistics published by Slobodna Dalmacija.

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