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Split Advances Nighttime Shop Alcohol Sales Ban to Tackle Party Tourism

City leaders frame off‑premises limits as a public‑order measure in the historic center pending a council vote.

Overview

  • Under the proposal, shops would be barred from selling alcohol between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., starting in central areas with heavy nightlife.
  • Bars, restaurants and nightclubs would be exempt, keeping on‑premises service unchanged during the restricted hours.
  • Mayor Tomislav Šuta submitted the measure under city trade and hospitality rules, citing the need to reduce late‑night disorder.
  • Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar publicly backed the plan and linked it to amendments to the national Trade Act.
  • The Split City Council will decide on adoption, with officials indicating the curbs could begin this summer if approved.