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Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000
Japanese companies keen to do business with Slovenia
Japanese companies are very interested in doing business with companies in Slovenia, including by investing, according to Naritaka Nakaishi, director-general of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) European office. Much depends on the business e...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:43:00 +0000
Reforestation begins after devastating summer wildfires
Reforestation efforts have started in the Kras region in western Slovenia after the worst wildfire season on record destroyed more than 3,600 hectares of forest there. This year alone 18,000 saplings will be planted by professionals and volunteers, w...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:12:00 +0000
In a first, influencer fined for child work violation
A social media influencer in Slovenia has been fined €1,500 for failing to obtain a child work permit, in what is the first such case handled so far by the Labour Inspectorate. The case in question involves a family where parents involved their chi...

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:38:50 +0000
More paid parental leave for Slovenian dads
Dads in Slovenia will be entitled to paid paternal leave of up to 75 days from April next year, up from 30 at present, under legislative changes passed by the National Assembly this week. The father will be able to use 15 days of paternity leave befo...

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:57:04 +0000
Christmas lights ring in festive season
Cities across Slovenia will get into the festive spirit as they switch on Christmas lights this weekend. In some places such as Ljubljana and Maribor the lights will shine for fewer hours than usual to save electricity. Ljubljana will turn on its sig...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:33:43 +0000
New look at star architect Plečnik
Architect Jože Plečnik (1872-1957) transformed Ljubljana in the first half of the 20th century with buildings that are now among the capital’s main sights and has become a near mythological figure in Slovenian architecture. His overarching ph...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:07:38 +0000
Wealth of top 100 richest Slovenians hits €8.1 billion
Slovenia’s 100 wealthiest individuals saw their wealth grow by about 15% in the last year to a record €8.1 billion, according to a ranking compiled by the magazine Finance Manager. The accumulated wealth of the 100 richest Slovenians increase...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:58:56 +0000
Record high government expenditure next year
Government expenditure will peak at an all-time high of €16.69 billion in 2023 before dropping to €15.51 billion in 2024 under budget documents endorsed by the National Assembly on 23 November. With substantial funds set aside for energy crisis m...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:47:00 +0000
Windfall tax on energy companies planned
The Slovenian government has unveiled a draft law that would impose a windfall tax on energy companies in 2022 and 2023 in a bid to subsidise renewables and finance measures to reduce electricity demand during peak times. Under the proposal, any reve...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:50:48 +0000
University of Ljubljana launches R&D centre for active ageing
The University of Ljubljana has launched a multi-disciplinary research and development centre for social innovations aimed at promoting active and healthy ageing. The centre will be a hub where research institutions, municipalities, volunteer organiz...



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