Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo

What Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo does

Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo (HND), the Croatian Journalists' Association, is a nonprofit professional association founded on December 18, 1910, that protects and promotes media and journalistic freedoms in Croatia. Headquartered at Perkovčeva 2 in Zagreb inside the historic Novinarski dom (Journalists' Home) building completed in 1930, HND serves more than 1,500 active journalists and photojournalists organized into regional branches (ogranci) and specialized boards (zborovi) across courts, science, environment, and other sectors. The organization is a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), and the SafeJournalists Western Balkans network, and operates the Novinarsko vijeće časti (Journalism Honor Council), a self-regulatory body that enforces the Code of Honor of Croatian Journalists.

HND's core services include free legal aid through the Center for Freedom of Expression (established 2015), International Press Card issuance at €38.49 per two-year card, an extensive member benefits program (discounts with Croatia Airlines, Hertz, Jadrolinija, Croatian Railways, hotels, and cultural venues), annual journalism awards (Marija Jurić Zagorka, Nikša Antonini, Ždarko Kaić, Otokar Keršovani lifetime achievement, Velebitska degenija, and others), education and scholarship programs, a Croatian Media Directory, and an attack-reporting platform that feeds into SafeJournalists. The organization also rents event space at Novinarski dom, including a Large Hall for up to 200 participants and a Club for up to 40.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues (članarina), one-time International Press Card sales, and pay-as-you-go venue rental at Novinarski dom, supplemented by grants and partnership-derived member benefit programs. HND is governed by an Assembly and Executive Board under President Hrvoje Zovko (in office since 2018), with a General Secretary (Melisa Skender), two Vice Presidents (Drago Hedl, Chiara Bilić), and a 7-person named staff across programs, projects, membership, and web operations. The association maintains no proprietary technology, API, or mobile applications, and operates as a platform-plus-services organization rather than a software product.

Name

Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo

Legal name

Hrvatsko novinarsko društvo

Website

https://hnd.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo (HND) is Croatia's oldest nonprofit professional journalists' association, founded in 1910, serving over 1,500 journalist and photojournalist members through legal aid, advocacy, credentialing, venue rental, awards, and education programs from its headquarters in Zagreb.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional association services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Rights, Privacy & Free Expression Advocacy (BPAGAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Scholarly Society & Association Publishing (EDAGAFAK)

Keywords

• Professional journalism association
• Media freedom advocacy
• Journalist legal aid
• Press card issuance
• Journalism industry awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International journalism card sales: HND issues international press cards through IFJ membership, priced at 38.49 euros with 2-year validity.
2. Membership fees (članarina): HND generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by journalists and media professionals. Members pay dues to belong to the association and access member benefits.
3. Space rental (Novinarski dom): HND rents out event spaces at the Novinarski dom (Journalists' Home) including a large hall for conferences, round tables, promotions, concerts (up to 200 participants), a club for seminars and workshops (up to 40 participants), and other spaces. Revenue generated from rental of these facilities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo is a nonprofit professional association that delivers membership-based services to journalists and photojournalists in Croatia. Its core offerings include free legal aid via the Center for Freedom of Expression, International Press Card issuance, annual journalism awards, education and scholarship programs, the Novinar professional journal, an attack-reporting platform linked to the SafeJournalists network, and event-space rental at the historic Novinarski dom in Zagreb. The association also advocates for press freedom and represents members through its regional branches and specialized boards.

Product overview

Hrvatsko Novinarsko Društvo (HND) operates a multi-service platform centered around its website (hnd.hr), which serves as the primary portal for its 1,500+ journalist members. The organization provides venue rental through Novinarski dom (Journalists' Home), free legal aid services via the Center for Freedom of Expression, International Press Card issuance, and a comprehensive member benefits program including transport, accommodation, and service discounts. HND also administers annual journalism awards, manages education programs and scholarships, publishes the Novinar professional journal, operates a Croatian media directory, and provides an attack reporting system for journalists through the SafeJournalists network. The offering is a platform-plus-services model rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Novinarski dom Venue Rental
• Legal Aid Services (Centar za zaštitu slobode izražavanja)
• International Press Card
• Member Benefits Program
• Annual Journalism Awards
• Education and Scholarship Programs
• Croatian Media Directory (Adresar HR medija)
• Attack Reporting Platform
• Novinar (Professional Journal)
• Press Stickers for Vehicles

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JadrolinijaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2023Business cooperation agreement providing HND members with discounts on all ferry and passenger ship lines in domestic traffic and international routes between Croatia and Italy. Part of member benefits package.
• International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND is a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world's largest journalists' organization. Through this membership, HND provides international press cards to its members, accesses global resources for journalist protection, and participates in international advocacy for press freedom.
• European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND is a member of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), representing journalists' interests at the European level. This membership connects Croatian journalists to European journalism networks and advocacy channels.
• SafeJournalists NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND participates in the SafeJournalists network covering the Western Balkans region. The network documents attacks on journalists, issues statements on press freedom violations, and coordinates cross-border protection of journalists. As of July 2026, the network recorded 206 attacks on journalists in Croatia.
• Croatian Radio Television (HRT)minorOthersHND has a specialized branch (zbor) organized within Croatian Radio Television (HRT), representing member journalists working at the public broadcaster.
• Croatian Radio (HRT)minorOthersHND has regional branches covering various regions including areas served by Croatian Radio stations (Karlovac, Vukovar, etc.)
• Croatia AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner15% discount on all flights available on their website with promotional code available from HND secretariat for members.
• HertzminorGTM or Marketing Partner10% discount on domestic car rentals in Croatia at multiple locations including Zagreb, Pula, Split, Dubrovnik, Rijeka, and airports.
• Croatian Railways (HŽ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner30% discount on unlimited first or second class travel on regular trains for distances over 25km, verified with HND membership card.
• Society for Protection of Journalists' Copyright (DZNAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND partners with DZNAP (Društvo za zaštitu novinarskih autorskih prava) for protection of journalists' copyright and related rights.
• Croatian Journalists' Union (SNH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND works with the Croatian Journalists' Union (Sindikat novinara Hrvatske) on joint advocacy for journalists' rights and working conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Journalists (IFJ): Global umbrella federation of journalists' unions and associations; HND is a member. Directly comparable as a journalism membership/advocacy organization, but operating at global rather than national scale.
• Reporters Without Borders (RSF): International press freedom NGO publishing annual World Press Freedom Index; overlapping mission with HND's advocacy work but focused globally and on press freedom rankings rather than professional membership services.
• Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): US-based NGO documenting attacks on journalists worldwide and advocating for press freedom; comparable advocacy function to HND's SafeJournalists network role, though operating globally and without membership-based service model.

Direct peers

• European Federation of Journalists (EFJ): European regional federation of journalists' organizations representing press freedom and journalists' rights at the EU level; closely aligned mission and structure with HND, which holds EFJ membership.
• German Journalists' Association (DJV): Germany's main professional journalists' union/association, providing member services, legal protection, and advocacy — directly comparable structure and mission to HND as a national journalism membership organization.
• National Union of Journalists (NUJ, UK): UK journalists' union offering legal support, training, and collective representation; closely comparable in mission, structure, and member-services portfolio to HND.

Emerging players

• SafeJournalists Network: Western Balkans regional network for protection of journalists — HND is a participating member. Directly comparable as a coordinated cross-border press freedom initiative operating in HND's adjacent geography.
• Index on Censorship: UK-based organization promoting freedom of expression and tracking free speech violations; comparable advocacy function and thought-leadership mission, though not a membership-based professional association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hndhr
• Facebookfacebook.com/hndnovinarsko
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hndhr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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