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Last update: 17.03.2025 - 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 2025, in the Official Gazette number 44/2025, the Notice on the intention to grant a concession for the provision of digital radio media service (DAB+) number 5/25 was published, the latest round of DAB+ licences to be offered.

Further DAB+ licences continue to be offered and awarded by the regulator.

Last update: 04.12.2024 - older versions

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 - 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:

WorldDAB at MBT 2025 Conference – Opatija, Croatia

23.05.2025 - OIV WorldDAB Member - GatesAir WorldDAB Member - TRedess WorldDAB Member - Croatia

The 23rd MBT Conference, held this week in beautiful Opatija, Croatia, from 21 - 23 May 2025, welcomed over 200 delegates from 23 countries. The event continues to grow year after year, and this year was particularly special as the host, Croatia's OIV, celebrated its 99th year of operation. The conference delegates were welcomed by OIV's CEO, Mate Botica, and the newly elected President of the MBT Association, Mihael Jančić. The opening keynote was delivered by Lars Backlund, secretary-general of Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE), who emphasised the importance of innovating and preparing for the long-term future of terrestrial broadcasting. WorldDAB Project Director Bernie O’Neill outlined the three key features which set ASA apart and why it is now rolling out: location coding, new signalling, and receiver synchronisation.

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Bravo Kids donated 44 DAB+ devices to the Vinkovci Kindergarten

16.05.2025 - Croatia

The Vinkovci kindergarten is now richer by as many as 44 DAB+ radios, worth a total of around 2,000 euros. The donation was made possible by Bravo Kids – the first children's radio in Croatia, in collaboration with partners from the technical sector, all with the aim of bringing educational radio programming closer to the youngest. Bravo Kids Radio's Program Director, Aleksandra Milinković Dadić, expressed her gratitude to the hosts and the City of Vinkovci for enabling them to continue implementing their goal, which is for all kindergartens in Croatia to listen to the first radio for children in our country.

(Novosti.hr) Read more

More DAB+ licensing starts in Croatia

17.03.2025 - Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia WorldDAB Member - Croatia

Croatia’s Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) has launched a further process of awarding licences for new digital radio stations to broadcast on the DAB+ network. The Notice of the intention to grant a licence for the provision of digital radio media service (DAB+) number 5/25 was published in the Official Gazette number 44/2025, for a number of areas, including national "MUX1" covering the Republic of Croatia. The deadline for submitting bids is April 14, 2025.

(Agencija za elektroničke medije) Read more

DAB+ devices enrich children's everyday lives

20.12.2024 - OIV WorldDAB Member - 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.

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Bierhorst: ‘More and more countries are realising that DAB radio is the technology of the future’

27.11.2024 - 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.

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WorldDAB Summit calls for a shared vision

19.11.2024 -

- 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.”

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WorldDAB Summit 2024: radio unites for the future

18.11.2024 -

- OIV WorldDAB Member - 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.”

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More DAB+ licensing starts in Croatia

27.10.2024 - Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia WorldDAB Member - 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 - 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 - Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia WorldDAB Member - 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.

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