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Minister Kustec urges joint EU crisis response in sports
Ljubljana – Minister of Education, Science and Sport Simona Kustec joined her EU counterparts in charge of sports as they supported the survival of the European model of sports, both popular and top competitive sports, in a virtual meeting on Tuesday. Kustec also called for a common approach to the organisation of sports events during the coronavirus pandemic.
Debate hears optimism for renewed transatlantic relations
Ljubljana – There are high hopes for relaunching transatlantic relations after Joe Biden’s win in the US presidential election, a debate held by the European Parliament Information Office in Slovenia heard on Tuesday. Participants said that respect for human rights, the rule of law and liberal democracy was again becoming key on both sides of the Atlantic.
Slovenia slips to 16th place in Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index
Seoul – Slovenia slipped three spots to rank 16th among 180 countries in the latest Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index compiled by Solability, a sustainability think-tank based in Switzerland and South Korea. However, the country improved its score, going from 53.8 to 55.9 points.
‘Brave Sisters’ Tackle Croatia’s Growing Stigma Over Abortion
"A huge number of women who have not been activists so far have reached out to us, and we are especially happy about that. Despite all the uncertainties, they have decided to take a step out of their own comfort zone and anonymity," Peratovic said.
Prayer vigils in front of hospitals deter women
Eleven innovations receive Golden Awards from GZS
Ljubljana – Eleven innovations received top awards from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) as part of Innovation Day on Monday. The online ceremony was also addressed by President Borut Pahor, who labelled the economy and the creative sector two pillars of social development, with the key to progress lying in their cooperation.
Slovenia qualify for 2022 EuroBasket in Ljubljana “bubble”
Ljubljana – The Slovenian men’s basketball team has qualified for the 2022 Eurobasket with wins against Ukraine and Austria in a mini “bubble” tournament held in Ljubljana’s Stožice Arena as part of the qualifying Group F. Slovenia will thus be defending their gold medal from the previous European championship in 2017.
C-bank says Q3 growth expected, new drop projected for last quarter
The central bank commented on the noticeable increase in Slovenia’s GDP in the third quarter on the quarterly basis by saying that the rebound was expectedly strong following the relaxation of coronavirus measures. It has meanwhile warned that a drop in economic growth is to be expected in the final part of the year.
Innovation Day calls for cooperation between economy, creative sector
Ljubljana – There is a lot of untapped potential for cooperation between the Slovenian economy and the culture and creative sectors, Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek said at an on-line debate held as part of Innovation Day on Monday. The opening addresses highlighted the importance of creativity and innovation in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Slag as innovative solution for sports infrastructure
Ljubljana- The steel maker SIJ will be joining forces with the Slovenian Olympic Committee in putting its by-product, slag, to good use in the construction of sustainable pump tracks. The project is in line with the principles of circular economy and will also reduce the use of natural resources, the Olympic Committee said on Monday.
Slovenia’s GDP down by 2.6% y/y in third quarter
Ljubljana – Slovenia’s gross domestic product (GDP) was down 2.6% year-on-year in real terms in the third quarter, the Statistics Office reported on Monday. In seasonally-adjusted terms, GDP was up 12.4% compared to the quarter before while dropping 2.9% year-on-year.
In the first nine months of the year, Slovenia’s economy shrunk by 6% compared to the same period in 2019.
Paper paints bleak picture of arrogant and incompetent coalition and opposition
Ljubljana – Monday’s commentary by the business daily Finance paints a picture of an arrogant government in Slovenia along with an incompetent opposition “and us in the middle, dividing ourselves”.
Animateka open to a global audience
Ljubljana – Animateka, the annual festival of animated film, will be an online-only event this year. While fill buffs will be deprived of the big-screen experience, the silver lining is that most of the films will be available for viewing around the world.
Decision in European Capital of Culture race expected soon
Ljubljana – All four Slovenian cities bidding to share the tittle of the 2025 European Capital of Culture with Germany’s Chemnitz have submitted their final presentations to the Culture Ministry. A jury is expected pick the winner among Ljubljana, Nova Gorica, Ptuj and Piran on 18 December.
Slovenia expects EU guidelines on ski season
Ljubljana – The government has not yet taken a position regarding Italy’s appeal to close ski centres around Europe during the December holidays, the Economy Ministry told the STA. The ministry expects the European Commission to send recommendations for the skiing season to member states.
JYSK posts record-breaking results in Slovenia
Ljubljana/Aarhus – JYSK, the Danish home goods retail chain, reported record-breaking results in Slovenia in the financial year that ended in August despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Sales revenue was up by 6.6% to EUR 38.6 million, and operating profit rose by more than 20%.