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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:21:21 +0000
EU defence policy discussed by presidency trio’s defence ministers
Ljubljana – The defence ministers of the EU presidency trio of Portugal, Slovenia and Germany held an online meeting on Wednesday, the first as part of Portugal’s EU presidency, to discuss defence policy before the 2-3 March informal meet...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:18:35 +0000
Parliament passes eight stimulus law worth EUR 320 million
Ljubljana – Parliament passed in the early hours of Wednesday the eighth economic stimulus law that is to deliver boosts, worth around EUR 320 million, to mitigate the impact of the epidemic. The key measures are state shouldering of the minimu...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:16:57 +0000
Bratušek confirmed as MP in place of late Kramar
Ljubljana – Alenka Bratušek, the leader of the opposition party carrying her name, was confirmed as a member of the National Assembly on Wednesday to succeed late Franc Kramar following a session convened in his honour. In his address, Nationa...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:15:18 +0000
Kustec sees ouster motion as chance to present ministry’s activities
Ljubljana – Education Minister Simona Kustec said she had expected the motion to oust her filed by four opposition parties today. “I accept it as an opportunity to again explain the activities of the Education, Science and Sports Ministry...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:14:14 +0000
Four opposition parties file motion to oust education minister
Ljubljana – Four opposition parties have filed a motion to oust Education, Science and Sport Minister Simona Kustec over what they see as “unprofessional and harmful policies” in organising child care and education during the epidem...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:10:57 +0000
Digital showroom to accompany Slovenia’s EU presidency
Ljubljana – As Slovenia presides the Council of the EU in the second half of this year, a digital showroom set up in Ljubljana’s largest commercial district will be seeking to bring technology closer to business, individuals and organisat...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:07:58 +0000
Slovenian-developed vaccine to be designed as spray
Ljubljana – After developing a vaccine against Covid-19 last year, Slovenian researchers will focus on developing a technology to spray the vaccine into the nose or mouth, the head of the research team, Roman Jerala, has revealed for the STA. J...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:05:36 +0000
Public figures urging de-escalation and cooperation
Ljubljana – A group of public figures from social and political spheres has called on politicians, media and opinion leaders to de-escalate tensions, bridge the divides and meet the current challenges together. They also warned about what they ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:03:02 +0000
Slovenian biathletes to shoot for medals in Pokljuka
Ljubljana – The Biathlon World Championships 2021 starts next week in Slovenia’s Pokljuka in what will be the biggest winter sports event in the country so far. Slovenian biathletes have their eyes set on the medals, Janez Ožbolt of the ...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:21:38 +0000
Pahor in talks with party leaders to prepare joint meeting
Ljubljana – Two of Slovenia’s nine parliamentary parties have declined President Borut Pahor’s invitation to a joint meeting aimed at reaching a consensus on the need for the country to focus the epidemic, a post-pandemic recovery a...



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