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Govt endorses accords with several countries on joint border patrols

Published by The Slovenia Times on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 15:52

Ljubljana – The government has endorsed technical agreements with Poland, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on joint patrols and other forms of joint action to manage illegal migration on Slovenia’s border with Croatia.

Demand for new workers growing after spring lockdown

Published by The Slovenia Times on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 15:48

Ljubljana, 12 August – There were more than 20,500 job vacancies in Slovenia in the second quarter of the year, up almost 25% from the first quarter, with demand for workers strongest in hospitality and in culture and entertainment. The country’s vacancy rate thus rose to a quarterly record of 2.6%, the Statistics Office (SURS) said on Thursday.

Without New Government Bulgaria Is Sliding towards Yet Another Election

Published by Novinite on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 15:03

The Bulgarian political world was shocked into action on August 10 when the party that won the country's July 11 elections, There is Such a Nation, withdrew its ministerial nominations, including a large number of young unknowns who were educated abroad, one day before a scheduled parliamentary approval vote.  

Slovenia confirms 248 infections on Wednesday

Published by The Slovenia Times on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 11:09

Ljubljana – Another 248 people tested positive for coronavirus in Slovenia on Wednesday after 1,828 PCR tests were performed for a positivity rate of 13.6%. The cumulative 14-day incidence per 100,000 residents increased by seven to 88 and an estimate of active cases in the country rose to 1,900, show fresh official data.

Brussels clears Slovenian-Czech rail joint venture

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 16:12

Brussels – The European Commission has approved, under the EU merger regulation, the acquisition of joint control over a joint venture created by the Slovenian rail operator Slovenske Železnice (SŽ) and Czech EP Logistics International (EPLI) to be active in intermodal rail freight transport.

Pahor receives crew of first feature film in independent Slovenia

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 16:10

Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor hosted on Wednesday the creators of the first feature film in independent Slovenia, Babica gre na jug (Grandma Goes South), saying that the reception in the Presidential Palace sent a message that the period of independence efforts had also been the time of major cultural events.

DEM starts construction of new solar power plant SE of Maribor

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 16:09

Maribor – Dravske Elektrarne Maribor (DEM) will launch next week construction of a new solar power plant adjacent to the Zlatoličje Hydro Power Plant, some 20 kilometres south-east of Maribor. Almost 6,000 photovoltaic modules are planned to be installed, with total rated output of 2.7 MWp expected to produce 3,000 MWh of electricity annually.

Coronavirus case count hits 248 on Tuesday

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:56

Ljubljana – Slovenia saw as many as 248 people test positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, an increase of nearly 80% from the same day a week ago, fresh figures from the National Institute of Public Health show.

Of the 1,974 PCR tests performed yesterday, 12.6% came back positive, as a total of 19,126 rapid antigen tests were taken.

Epidemic cut sales, profit of Pivovarna Laško Union in 2020

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:55

Ljubljana/Laško – Pivovarna Laško Union, Slovenia’s largest brewery, last year generated EUR 145.6 million in net sales revenue, up 6.9% year-on-year, with the company attributing the drop to the Covid-19 epidemic. Net profit decreased by 31.5% to EUR 16.7 million, shows the annual report published on Wednesday.

Fans greet Slovenian Olympians in Ljubljana’s Congress Square

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:55

Ljubljana – Slovenian Olympians were welcomed by fans in Ljubljana’s Congress Square on Tuesday evening, earning cheers and applauses after what were the most successful Summer Olympic Games for the nation, as the athletes returned home with three gold medals.

Hops in Savinja Valley severely damaged by Sunday hail

Published by The Slovenia Times on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 22:28

Tabor/Žalec – Sunday’s hail storms have wreaked havoc in the Savinja Valley damaging around 80% of the hops grown in the area, meaning this year’s harvest will be rather poor. Roman Žveglič, president of the Slovenian Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS), visited the area on Tuesday, saying the chamber will call on the government for aid.

NBA megastar Dončić signs supermax contract extension with the Mavs

Published by The Slovenia Times on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 22:26

Ljubljana – Slovenian NBA star player Luka Dončić has signed a five-year, US$207 million supermax rookie extension with the Dallas Mavericks in what is the largest guaranteed rookie extension in NBA history and the largest sports contract ever in Slovenia. Dončić told the STA on Tuesday he will continue to play for the national basketball team.

President and sport minister receive Slovenian Olympics team

Published by The Slovenia Times on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 22:25

Brdo pri Kranju – President Borut Pahor and Minister of Sport Simona Kustec received the Slovenian Tokyo Olympics team at Brdo pri Kranju on Tuesday, congratulating and thanking the athletes for their achievements at the latest Summer Games. They also highlighted the role of sports in boosting a sense of community and bringing people together.

New group of firefighters heading for N Macedonia

Published by The Slovenia Times on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 14:57

Ljubljana – A new rotation of Slovenian firefighters headed for North Macedonia on Tuesday to replace a group of around 50 of their colleagues who have been fighting wildfires in the Berovo area since last week.

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