Croatia enables alcohol sales ban to tackle drunk tourists
Croatian lawmakers have approved a law allowing local governments to restrict night-time alcohol sales to address issues caused by drunken tourists. The city of Split plans to implement a ban on alcohol sales from 9pm to 6am to curb public disorder. Other tourist destinations in Croatia are considering similar measures to improve the quality of life for residents.
- ▪The law aims to protect public health and order in popular tourist areas.
- ▪Split's mayor announced a specific ban on alcohol sales during night hours.
- ▪Tourism significantly contributes to Croatia's economy, accounting for about 20% of its GDP.
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Croatia enables alcohol sales ban to tackle drunk touristsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe mayor of Split, a popular summer tourist destination, said the city would ban alcohol sales from 9pm to 6am.PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAYPublished May 29, 2026, 07:45 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 07:45 PMZAGREB – Croatian lawmakers on May 29 approved a law enabling local governments to restrict night-time alcohol sales hours in shops, aimed at curbing heavy tourist drinking that causes public disorder in popular destinations.In recent years, local media and social media have been flooded with images and videos of heavily drunk tourists drinking in the streets, urinating in public, making noise and disrupting residents’ lives, mostly overnight.On May 29, all 117 lawmakers present…
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