152nd Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, May 8 - The Government was briefed on the current defence and security policy. The new policy is based on strengthening broad societal security, increasing the resilience of society as a whole, and enhancing Slovenia’s defence capabilities. To …

The world's prettiest cycling routes, from the majestic Alps of Slovenia to trails skirting New Zealand’s Lake Taupo

Aside from the initial cost of buying a bicycle, which, to be honest, doesn’t have to be sky-high, cycling is a pretty accessible sport, made even more appealing should you happen to live close to pretty country lanes or rugged moorland. And the beauty of …

Pope Francis's visit to Slovenia was planned for 2024

Ljubljana, 9 May - Apostolic Nuncio to Slovenia Jean-Marie Speich said during a recent funeral mass for Pope Francis that the pope was to visit Slovenia on 6 July last year, but his visit was "prevented". The office of the Slovenian president …

Taco Bell coming to Slovenia

Ljubljana, 9 May - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development(EBRD) has approved a EUR 9.9 million loan for Bosnian companies Aptha Global and Tastra to bring the fast food chain Taco Bell to Slovenia and Croatia and expand the KFC fast food …

OTP Group Slovenia posts EUR 69m in net profit for Q1

Ljubljana, 9 May - The Hungarian-owned OTP Group Slovenia posted EUR 69 million in profit after tax in the first quarter of the year, the banking group said on Friday, boasting a 14.8% return on equity (ROE). The group's total assets reached EUR 14.9 …

Slovenia donates specialised military vehicles to Bosnia’s Armed Forces

According to the Ministry of Defence’s Public Affairs Office, the customised Land Cruisers are designed for a range of Military Police duties and can also be deployed in NATO-led peacekeeping missions abroad. Additionally, the vehicles are equipped to …

New decree paves the way for Slovenia’s biggest solar power project

The Slovenian government has adopted a decree on the spatial plan for what will become the country’s largest solar power plant, providing the basis for issuing a building permit. The facility, with an initially planned capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), will …

Slovenia hoping to ruffle some feathers or at least survive at Ice Hockey Worlds

Stockholm, 9 May - The Slovenian national ice hockey team mark their return to the World Championship's elite group on Saturday, bracing for a formidable opening Group A encounter with powerhouse Canada in Stockholm. Slovenia's main goal at the …

Slovenia soliciting input on tariff counter-measures

Ljubljana, 9 May - The government has invited businesses and other stakeholders to provide input on possible counter-measures to the tariffs put in place by the United States should trade negotiations not succeed. The rest of this news item is available to …

Weekly review of events involving Slovenia, 2-8 May