Last update: 18.07.2023
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Test broadcasting of DAB+ digital radio in Croatia started in November 2017. The Electronic Media Council chose 16 existing FM broadcasters to broadcast via DAB+. The radio stations chosen were: Radio 808, Radio Kaj, Sjeverni FM, Radio Koprivnica, Radio Istra, Antena Radio, Radio Zabok, Narodni radio, Radio Dalmacija , GOLD FM, Radio Banovina, Enter Zagreb, Trend Radio, Radio Martin, Soundset Trsat and Radio 10.
In November 2019, network operator OIV and collaborating regulatory agencies decided to continue the ongoing DAB+ trial for a third year. Some existing services were switched, and public broadcaster HRT joined the trial. It was also decided also at that time to extend the network from five to eight sites.
After conducting a public tender, the Croatian regulatory body HAKOM issued a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to network operator OiV. The licence was issued for the period 16 November 2021 - 31 December 2036.
In February 2022, The Council for Electronic Media (VEM) awarded the first licences for DAB+ digital radio in Croatia. The national licence was awarded to Nacional News Corporation and the licences for northwestern Croatia and the City of Zagreb to Radio Tvornica and My Power Station. A call for further expressions of interest in providing DAB services was published in April 2022.
In March 2023, in the Official Gazette number 26/2023, the Notice on the intention to grant a licence for the provision of digital radio media service (DAB+) number 01/23 was published, for the following concession areas:
- MUX 1 (Republic of Croatia)
- DA0 (Osijek-Baranja, Vukovar-Srijem, Brodskoposavska, Virovitica-Podravska, Požega-Slavonia, part of Bjelovar-Bilogorska, part of Sisak-Moslavina)
- DB0-DC0 (Međimurje, Varaždin, Koprivnica-Križevačka, part of Bjelovar-Bilogorska, Krapina-Zagorska, City of Zagreb, Zagrebačka, part of Sisak-Moslavina, Karlovačka, part of Primorsko-Goranska)
- DE0 (part of Lika-Senjska, Zadarska, Šibenik-Kninska)
- DF0 (Split-Dalmatia, part of Dubrovnik-Neretva)
Further DAB+ licences continue to be offered and awarded by the regulator.
Last update: 04.12.2024
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In November 2024, the national network (DAB mux 1) was expanded to 36 sites, offering portable indoor coverage for 74% of the population, 98.4% mobile outdoor coverage, and 98% coverage on highways. Regional programmes have mobile outdoor coverage of over 90% of the population in each region.
Last update: 17.07.2023
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The multiplex can carry national or regional programmes. Ensemble ID-s that are being used are CA01 to CA06 corresponding to number of DAB+ digital regions (various ensembles contain either only programmes that are broadcast nationwide (HRT1, HR2, Radio Nacional, Extra, Happy) or additionally programmes that are broadcast in particular regions only (Radio Tvornica in ensemble CA02)).
Please note:
(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.
(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.
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Last update: 18.07.2023
In cooperation with the Croatian Vehicle Center, network operator OIV conducted surveys on the number of DAB+ receivers in vehicles manufactured from 2014 to 2022.
The last survey had a sample of 22,000 vehicles and showed a result of 39% of vehicles were equipped with a DAB+ receiver. Based on that research and later data on newly registered vehicles. the estimation is that over 300,000 cars with DAB+ receivers are present on Croatian roads as of mid-2023.
Last update: 20.10.2021
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Test broadcasting of DAB+ digital radio in Croatia started in November 2017. The Electronic Media Council chose 16 existing FM broadcasters to broadcast via DAB+. The radio stations chosen were: Radio 808, Radio Kaj, Sjeverni FM, Radio Koprivnica, Radio Istra, Antena Radio, Radio Zabok, Narodni radio, Radio Dalmacija , GOLD FM, Radio Banovina, Enter Zagreb, Trend Radio, Radio Martin, Soundset Trsat and Radio 10.
In November 2019, network operator OIV and collaborating regulatory agencies decided to continue the ongoing DAB+ trial for a third year. Some existing services were switched, and public broadcaster HRT joined the trial. It was also decided also at that time to extend the network from five to eight sites.
Last update: 20.10.2021
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After conducting a public tender, the Croatian regulatory body HAKOM issued a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to OiV. The licence was issued for the period 16 November 2021 - 31 December 2036.
Last update: 18.07.2023
In November and December 2022. network operator OIV has conducted a marketing campaign that involved Out-of-home advertising, web advertising and radio spots on FM stations.
Out-of-home advertising examples:
DAB+ devices enrich children's everyday lives
20.12.2024
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OIV
WorldDAB Member
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Croatia 
Kindergartens in Osijek have become the first in Croatia to use DAB+ devices, thanks to a donation from bravo! KIDS radio in cooperation with OIV – Digital signals and networks. A total of 46 devices, worth over 2,000 euros, have been distributed to 36 kindergartens across the city, enriching the everyday lives of more than 3,600 children. The main goal of the project is to encourage children's creativity, learning and play through educational content, songs and stories, which this children's radio offers using the latest technology. Aleksandra Milinković Dadić, program director of bravo! KIDS radio, spoke about the significance of the project, saying that Osijek is the perfect city to start their mission of equipping every kindergarten in Croatia with DAB+ devices.
(City of Osijek) Read more
Bierhorst: ‘More and more countries are realising that DAB radio is the technology of the future’
27.11.2024
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Croatia
WorldDAB President and Digital Radio Netherlands Project Director Jacqueline Bierhorst talks about the future of DAB radio technology, which has been built in most EU member states, including Croatia, where there are currently nine radio stations with digital broadcasting. Last week, the “World DAB Summit 2024” was held in Zagreb, organised by the WorldDAB forum, the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio. This conference is their main annual event, which brings together experts from the profession and presents news, the latest technological achievements and inspiring creative initiatives. It was emphasised that the DAB plus signal represents progress in radio broadcasting because it primarily “increases the cake”, i.e. the number of channels, and reduces broadcasting costs and environmental pollution.
(Nacional.hr) Read more
WorldDAB Summit calls for a shared vision
19.11.2024
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Croatia
Croatia has achieved 97% DAB+ population coverage, joining the ranks of nations with extensive digital radio networks. The country currently broadcasts three public and nine commercial DAB+ stations, with more services planned, announced Jasna Vaniček-Fila, director of Croatia’s Directorate for Media and Development of Cultural and Creative Industries, at the 2024 WorldDAB Summit in Zagreb. WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst highlighted digital radio’s growth across Europe, Africa and Asia, emphasizing the need to maintain radio’s prominence, particularly in automobiles. “Working together, we can send one message to anyone and everyone around the world who needs to hear it. Broadcast radio must endure. For automakers, radio must remain prominent. We make no apologies for repeating this message, loud and proud.”
(RedTech) Read more
WorldDAB Summit 2024: radio unites for the future
18.11.2024
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OIV
WorldDAB Member
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Croatia
WorldDAB Summit 2024 saw public and private broadcasters actively collaborate and engage in dialogue to ensure radio's digital future. WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst, joined by Edita Kudláčová, the EBU’s Head of Radio, and Luka Đurić, Vice President of the Association of European Radios (AER), celebrated the enduring strengths and benefits of broadcast radio.
The Summit, held in Zagreb and attended by nearly 200 delegates, marked significant global advancements in digital radio. In her opening address, Bierhorst said, “Securing radio’s digital future is critical and fundamental for listeners, broadcasters, and society.”
(WorldDAB) Read more
More DAB+ licensing starts in Croatia
27.10.2024
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Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia
WorldDAB Member
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Croatia
The Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) has launched the procedure for awarding licences for new digital radio stations to broadcast via the DAB+ network. It has published a call for expressions of public interest in providing DAB+ digital radio media services in a number of areas, including national "MUX1" covering the Republic of Croatia. Interested parties are asked to submit a written statement on the significance of the digital radio channel's activities in their area, in which they should specify the target audiences, as well as programmes or content to be especially represented. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is November 25, 2024.
(Agencija za elektroničke medije) Read more
The whole of Croatia can listen to Bravo! KIDS from today
22.03.2024
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Croatia
In less than a year of its existence, from today the first children's radio - Bravo! KIDS - can be listened to throughout Croatia thanks to DAB+ technology. Bravo! KIDS radio, just like a true friend, accompanies children at every step of their growing up and helps create a positive image of kindergarten. In order to digitise kindergartens and strengthen new technologies, they will give DAB+ devices to kindergartens all over Croatia. This is a big day for children because their DJ, who plays the most beautiful songs, educational, fun, the ones that were loved by parents and even grandparents when they were little, has moved to cars and DAB+ devices.
(Jutarnji list) Read more
Three new bids for Croatian DAB+ licences
05.01.2024
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Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia
WorldDAB Member
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Croatia
At the 1-24 session held on January 4, 2024, the Council for Electronic Media in Croatia opened the offers received on the Notice of Intent to Grant Concession No. 09/23 for the provision of digital radio media services (DAB+). Bids have been opened from: MUX 1 (Republic of Croatia) – bravo cbc d.o.o.; DD0 (part of Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Istarska, part of Lika-Senj County) – Radio tvornica jdoo; DF0 (Split-Dalmatia, part of Dubrovnik-Neretva) – Media consulting doo.
(Agencija za elektroničke medije) Read more
CMC radio is coming to DAB+
04.01.2024
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Croatia
After several years of online radio, CMC radio is also available on the DAB+ platform with national coverage from 4 January. If your car has DAB+, you can enjoy the songs of Miša Kovač, Željko Bebek, Jelena Rozga, Mija Dimšić, Oliver Dragojević, Parni valjak and many others on your way through Croatia without losing the signal during driving through the tunnel, because the DAB+ platform represents the greatest progress in radio technology and, among other things, the reception of quality sound without any interference. "We are proud that you can listen to CMC radio throughout Croatia in better sound quality and completely free of charge for users. So turn on the hits you love and enjoy the best local music wherever you are in Croatia," said the executive director of CMC radio, Mario Kovač.
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Croatian Radio Klasik now on DAB+
08.11.2023
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Croatia
The new specialised channel of the Croatian Radio (HRA) HR Klasik, launched at the beginning of this year on HRTi, is now also available on the DAB+ platform. Croatian radio thus joined the world's most famous radio stations that have implemented this service.
"Croatian radio and television always strive to provide its users with the highest quality service possible, and the launch of Radio Klasik on DAB was a significant step forward. I am very proud of our teams, who have shown innovation in the technological direction and promotion of digital radio, as well as programming creativity, providing citizens with top musical pleasure 24 hours a day," said Robert Šveb, director general of HRT.
(Hrvatska HRT ) Read more
Radio Nacional's first birthday - 'This year seems unreal, we have made a miracle'
02.08.2023
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Croatia
Radio Nacional, the first national digital radio in Croatia, will mark the first year of broadcasting on DAB+ and through the website of the weekly magazine Nacional on August 2. "Today, it is necessary that you can listen to your favorite shows in peace, whenever and wherever you like, and that is what Radio Nacional provides. DAB radio is absolutely the technology of the future, it is 'eco friendly' and it is the thing that inevitably awaits us. We are already here, we are available to everyone with newer cars and to those who have already bought a DAB radio. And in the near future, everyone will have to buy such a device, because everything will easily switch to DAB, which is the European tendency", Tomislav Hleb pointed out.
(NACIONAL) Read more
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18.11.2024
The speech from WorldDAB President, Jacqueline Bierhorst, opening WorldDAB Summit 2024 in Zagreb on 14 November. “Securing radio’s digital future is critical and fundamental for listeners, broadcasters, and society,” she says.
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