section_path: Croatian boycotts (24 January – present)/First boycott
section_name: First boycott
paragraph_text: First boycott
  
  The boycott consisted of the avoidance of certain products such as bread, pasta, ham, sausage, fish, milk, dairy products, and some types of fruits and vegetables. The boycott was meant to send a strong message of dissatisfaction with the price increases. As a result, the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Croatia expanded the list of products with restricted prices.
  
  Data revealed that the total number of invoices issued in retail on Friday, 24 January, was 44% lower than it was on the Friday the week prior (17 January), while the total monetary cost was down by 53%. For all activities, it was 29% and 36% lower respectively. Empty shops and parking lots were reported.