VIDEO: New KBC Osijek enters realisation phase as €850 million project to become one of most modern hospitals in Southeast Europe
- by croatiaweek
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(KBC Osijek/Respect-ing)
OSIJEK, 3 June 2026 – The long-planned new Clinical Hospital Centre Osijek (KBC Osijek) has entered a key realisation phase after the official handover of a land donation agreement, clearing all outstanding property-legal matters and enabling the project to move towards public procurement and construction.
The announcement was made during a ceremonial session of the Osječko-baranjska County Assembly held on 2 June 2026.
The development represents one of the most significant infrastructure milestones for Slavonia and Baranja, with the project valued at more than €850 million.
The agreement ensures that all legal prerequisites have been completed, allowing the next phase of implementation to begin.
Speaking at the event, County Prefect Nataša Tramišak said the new hospital represents a defining project for the region, emphasising its long-term importance for healthcare, economic development, and population retention.
(Photo: Osječko-baranjska County)
Prime Minister Plenković stated that the new KBC Osijek is one of the most important strategic projects for eastern Croatia, underlining years of preparation and cooperation between national and regional institutions.
He confirmed that multi-year financing has been agreed, ensuring long-term delivery of the project and improved healthcare services for residents of Slavonia and Baranja.
He also referenced wider investments under the Government’s development programme for Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem, including infrastructure upgrades, economic projects, and healthcare improvements.
(Photo: Osječko-baranjska County)
Minister Ivan Anušić emphasised the region’s economic transformation over the past decade, noting a shift from high unemployment and emigration towards employment growth and renewed investment.
He described the new KBC Osijek as the largest infrastructure project in eastern Croatia’s history, stating it will strengthen Osijek’s role as a regional centre and significantly improve long-term development prospects.
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A key moment during the session was the formal handover of the land donation agreement for the future hospital site to the Director of KBC Osijek, Krunoslav Šega.
The agreement was presented by Minister Irena Hrstić and County Prefect Nataša Tramišak, confirming that all necessary legal conditions have been fulfilled.
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With this step completed, the project is now ready to proceed towards procurement procedures and the start of construction works.
The new KBC Osijek will be one of the most modern healthcare facilities in South-East Europe, significantly raising the standard and accessibility of healthcare services for the population of eastern Croatia.
