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Last update: 18.07.2023 - older versions

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: 04.09.2023 - older versions

In November 2022, the national network (DAB mux 1) was expanded to 27 sites with portable indoor coverage of 61.1% of the population, 97.1% mobile outdoor coverage, and 93% for highways. Regional programmes have mobile outdoor coverage of more than 90% of the population of each region.

Last update: 17.07.2023 - older versions

In this country there is

National multiplex: 1 Regular

on air.

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.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	3	9	12

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 - older versions

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:

Test broadcasting of DAB+ in Croatia begins in presence of the Prime Minister's Envoy, Minister Oleg Butković

20.11.2017 - Croatia

Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Oleg Butković has ceremonially launched the test phase of 12 months for the broadcast of DAB+ in Croatia.

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DAB+ broadcast trial begins in Croatia

20.11.2017 - Croatia

The first trial broadcast of digital radio is in Croatia, and over which the new radio signal will receive more than two million listeners.

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From Mediterranean to Istra: DAB+ starts in Croatia

20.11.2017 - Croatia

Minister of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković launched the first digital radio trial broadcast in Croatia which can be received by more than two million listeners of 16 radio stations in Zagreb and eight counties in northern and northwestern Croatia.

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DAB+ trial begins in Croatia

20.11.2017 - Croatia

The Minister of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković on Monday in the Observer and Connection (OiV) facility in Sljeme included the first digital radio trial broadcast in Croatia over which the signal can be received by more than two million listeners of 16 radio stations in Zagreb and eight counties of northern and northwestern Croatia.

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The first DAB+ broadcasting trial in Croatia begins

20.11.2017 - Croatia

Minister of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković has included the first digital radio test in Croatia, through which a signal can be received by more than two million listeners of 16 radio stations in Zagreb and eight counties of north and northwest Croatia.

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DAB expansion continues across Europe

23.10.2017 - Croatia

Croatia's Electronic Media Agency announced the 16 radio stations that will soon start broadcasting over DAB+. After an initial solicitation to gauge the level of interest, 25 applicants were identified; 18 of which accepted the technical, organizational and financial conditions in their entirety. In the end, the EMA selected 16 of them. FM radio broadcasting in Croatia will continue in parallel to the DAB+ tests

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Croatia selects 16 radio stations to participate in DAB+ tests

16.10.2017 - Croatia

Croatia's Electronic Media Agency (AEM) has announced the 16 radio stations that will start broadcasting over DAB+. This follows a call for expression of interest to all registered radio broadcasters.

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Croatia is testing DAB+

15.10.2017 - Croatia

Croatia will start a one-year DAB+ test at the end of November. The Medienanstalt has now published the list of the 16 private radio stations that will participate in it. A selection decision had to be taken as a total of 25 applications had been received, but only 16 were available.

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Call for expression of interest for DAB+ licences

21.09.2017 - Croatia

Electronic Media Council has opened a public call for expression of interest for programme licences in DAB+ technology for western part of Croatia, for a trial period of one year.

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HAKOM and AEM join together to present the benefits of DAB+

26.10.2015 - Croatia

The Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) and the Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) joined together to hold a meeting focused on presenting DAB+ technology to representatives from the broadcasting industry and Ministry of Culture and ways in which DAB+ can provide benefits for to both the listener and broadcaster.

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