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Now playing Next Economy Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices. 21/01/2023
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Now playing Next Economy Croatia could adopt euro in 2023 as Commission gives the all-clear The eurozone could grow by 4 million people on 1 January 2023, if EU leaders approve later this month the Commission's recommendation to let Croatia adopt the single currency. 01/06/2022
Now playing Next Croatia Currency call: MPs back law introducing euro in Croatia from 2023 It will eventually replace the Croatian kuna. 13/05/2022
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Now playing Next Tech News Croatia to display prices in both Kuna and Euro from September 5 In 2023, everyone will be able to exchange kunas for euros free of charge in banks, in the Croatian Post offices, and in FINA (Financial services and payment systems) branches. 18/01/2022
Now playing Next Real Economy 20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION It was 20 years ago that euro coins and notes first appeared across the continent. Two decades on, what has the single currency meant for our economies and businesses? 12/01/2022
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Now playing Next Money Euro banknotes set for first full redesign in 20 years The European Central Bank will create focus groups to create a shortlist of potential themes for the new euro banknotes. 06/12/2021
Now playing Next Money Why is Turkey's currency crashing and what impact is it having? Turkey's currency is at an all-time low, as citizens rush to convert their savings. The fall-out of all this could make things difficult for President Erdogan. 04/12/2021
Now playing Next Economy Inflation in eurozone hits record high of 4.9% Consumer prices across the 19 countries that use the euro currency are rising at a record rate as a result of a huge spike in energy costs this year. 01/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Brussels raises eurozone growth forecast but warns over energy prices This outlook depends heavily on two factors: the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pace at which supply adjusts to the rapid turnaround in demand following the re-opening of the economy. 12/11/2021
Now playing Next Croatia Croatia counting down to join the Eurozone from 1st January 2023 Croatia is planning to begin using the Euro as its currency on the 1st of July 2023. According to a recent study by the Croatian National Bank, 45% of people in the Western Balkan nation say they support the move. 13/09/2021
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