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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:54:44 +0000
Golob holds previous govt responsible for cut in EU funds
Madrid – Prime Minister Robert Golob pointed the finger at the previous government as he commented on news that Slovenia’s EU recovery fund will be cut by EUR 286 million due to higher than projected GDP growth. “Slovenia will get l...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:54:11 +0000
Nearly 1,000 Covid cases confirmed on Wednesday
Ljubljana – Slovenia confirmed 996 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, up by almost 30% on the week before, as hospital numbers rose slightly following more than two weeks of rapid case growth. There were 29 patients with Covid as their primary...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:53:45 +0000
Parliament launches inquiry into financing of “party propaganda in media”
Ljubljana – The National Assembly launched on Thursday a parliamentary inquiry into suspicions of illegal financing of “party political propaganda in the media with funds of state-owned companies, state institutions or foreign institution...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:53:19 +0000
Shop workers’ union demands higher wages, strike brewing
Ljubljana – The SDTS, the retail workers’ union, said on Thursday that disgruntlement is growing in the sector in the face of stagnating wages despite ever growing profits. “There have been open demands for a strike,” it said....

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:52:40 +0000
Slovenia warns NATO not to ignore Western Balkans
Madrid – Prime Minister Robert Golob has warned NATO not to overlook the Western Balkans as it strengthens its presence on its eastern flank as part of a new deterrence and defence posture. It is just as important “not to overlook our sof...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:52:20 +0000
NIJZ director resigns, acting director appointed
Ljubljana – Milan Krek, the director of the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) handed in his resignation on Thursday citing “unbearable political pressure” by the new government. The council of the NIJZ appointed Branko Gabr...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:51:59 +0000
Photo exhibition by Uli Weber opens at Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana – An exhibition by world-renowned photographer Uli Weber will open at Ljubljana Castle on Thursday evening showcasing photographies of horses, celebrities and cars under the title Moments. “Uli Weber (…) clearly loves his subj...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:51:37 +0000
Minister, two EU commissioners back EU measures for Ukrainian students
Ljubljana – Together with two European commissioners, Margaritis Schinas and Mariya Gabriel, Education Minister Igor Papič has expressed support for EU measures dedicated to helping Ukrainians students, the Education Ministry said on Thursday....

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:51:16 +0000
Italy-Maribor charter flights cancelled due to low demand, report says
Maribor – It seems that Maribor Airport will be deserted again in the summer months as charter flights from Italy’s Bolzano, Pisa and Naples have been cancelled over a lack of interest from Italian tourists also due to growing Covid conce...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:50:48 +0000
Berlin first bilateral visit for new foreign minister (background)
Ljubljana – Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon will visit Berlin on Friday to meet her counterpart Annalena Baerbock. Fajon’s first bilateral visit will focus on the crisis in Ukraine, as well as bilateral cooperation, the EU and the Western Ba...



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