Latest News from Slovenia
Bulgaria Uses Only 2.9% of Recycled Waste
Bulgaria is at the bottom of the statistics on reused waste in the European Union. With an indicator of 2.9%, it is quite far from the EU average of 49.4%. Even Romania is ahead of us, albeit by a minimum of 3.5%, BGNES reported.
Ten EU Members, Including France and Bulgaria, Backed Nuclear Energy
Ten European Union countries, including France and Bulgaria, have launched a joint initiative in support of nuclear energy, world media reported, citing the Figaro newspaper.
This type of energy has an important role to play in the fight against global warming, emphasize the 10 countries in a joint article published in the French daily and several other European publications.
Serbia’s Vucic Takes an Illiberal Turn
Vucic took to the stage, adjusted his suit, and read the room. In the front row were some familiar faces: Former US Vice President Mike Pence, the prime ministers of Slovenia and Czechia, Janez Jansa and Andrej Babis, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and the man they had all come to see, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Number of new coronavirus cases continues to drop week-on-week
Ljubljana – A total of 489 new coronavirus cases were detected with PCR tests in Slovenia on Saturday, as the downward trend of the past week continues, show data by the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ). The number of patients in hospitals continues to drop as well, according to the government. However, six more deaths were recorded.
Slovenia’s sailboat finishes second at Barcolana
Trieste – Sailor Gašper Vinčec and his crew finished second at this year’s Barcolana, the biggest mass start sailing regatta in the world, which took place in Trieste on Sunday. The winners were Italians led by Furio Benussi in the sailboat Arco.
Legal expert Ljubo Bavcon dies
Ljubljana – Ljubo Bavcon, professor emeritus of penal law at the Ljubljana Faculty of Law, died aged 97, the newspaper Delo reported online. Bavcon is considered one of the most prominent legal experts of the second half of the 20th century, according to Delo.
Slovenia calls for abolishing of death penalty on World Day Against the Death Penalty
Ljubljana – Slovenia called on the countries that still have the death penality to fully abolish it on World Day Against the Death Penalty. The death penalty, which Slovenia firmly opposes is inhumane, cruel, demining and final form of punishment, the Foreign Ministry wrote on Sunday.
Večer says Slovenia should seek energy self-sufficiency
Maribor – The newspaper Večer is concerned in Saturday’s commentary that the Slovenian government is not working on any measures to stem rising energy prices, a global trend which the newspaper says will soon also strongly affect Slovenian households.
Anuga Cologne food fair to showcase 17 Slovenian companies
Cologne – A total of 17 Slovenian companies are participating in this year’s Anuga food and beverage trade show in Cologne, Germany, which kicks off today, announced the investment agency Spirit Slovenija.
Slovenia beat Malta in World Cup qualifier
Valletta – The Slovenian national football team beat Malta 4:0 in the qualifying for the World Cup on Friday night to remain in theoretical contention for a World Cup berth ahead of Monday’s game against Russia.
Pre-fab house maker Lumar increases revenues, expects growth
Maribor – Lumar IG, a Maribor-based maker of prefabricated energy-efficient homes, increased its revenues by more than 6% to over EUR 19 million last year despite the epidemic and challenging conditions. The company ended the year with a net profit of EUR 1.4 million, almost double the figure of 2019.
Case count at 883 as curve slopes downwards
Ljubljana – The coronavirus pandemic has been in slow retreat in Slovenia for a week now with the latest daily case count, at 883, a tenth lower than in the week before. Five patients with Covid-19 died.
SAB party adopts new programme
Ljubljana – The opposition Alenka Bratušek Party (SAB) adopted a new programme on Saturday. The 15-point platform revolves around the welfare state supported by a strong economy, democracy and respect for the rule of law.
“Everything we do, we do for the people and their future,” Party leader Alenka Bratušek said in her address to the delegates.
Bulgarians among most Reluctant to Have Vaccine Jab
Bulgrians among most Reluctant to ave Vaccine Jab
The population of four EuMember States - Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia and Slovenia - are the most uninterested in vaccination against COVID-19, BTA reported, citing results of a Eurobarometer survey.
Vaccines against the coronavirus have arrived at the South Pole
Bulgaria and N. Macedonia at Loggerheads Again but Hope doesn't' Die
A no-confidence vote in the Romanian parliament overthrew the government of Prime Minister Florin Katsu, which took power in December 2020. The decision of the Social Democratic Party was supported by 281 MPs. The crisis in Romania began in September, when the coalition partner of the National Liberals - the USR-PLUS Alliance, stepped down from government.