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Slovenia Touts Itself as Investment Destination for China’s Auto, Green Tech Firms
Caixin
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Slovenia could serve as a gateway for Chinese companies to enter Europe, a government minister said, calling for more Chinese investment in local sectors such as automotive and green energy. Economy, Tourism and Sport Minister Matjaž Han told...
Slovenia tightens border as EU pledges migration revamp
Central European Times
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December 16, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes Slovenia has announced an increase in border controls with Croatia and Hungary, citing national security and escalating concerns over irregular migration, particularly linked to developments in Syria. The new measures were...
Weather: Sunnier in the west, cloudier in the east
STA
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December 12, 2024
Ljubljana, 12 December - It will be partly clear in Slovenia on Friday. Morning fog, which will hover over some low-lying areas, could last into the afternoon. The rest of this news item is available to subscribers. The news item consists of 372...
Former cement plant on sale, locals concerned for environment
STA
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February 24, 2025
Trbovlje, 24 February - Holcim, a multinational that manufactures building materials, is selling the building of the former Lafarge cement factory in the Slovenian town of Trbovlje. According to Delo, an entrepreneur is interested in the property...
‘We want three points, we have to’ – Carla Ward demands Ireland win with ‘substance and style’ against Slovenia
Irish Independent
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New Girls in Green boss not fazed by state of Bonifika Stadium pitch Head coach Carla Ward and Ruesha Littlejohn during an Ireland women's media conference at Bonifika Stadium in Koper, Slovenia. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile David Kelly in...
Slovenian Home in Zagreb marks 95th anniversary
STA
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December 14, 2024
As long as Slovenian words are heard in Zagreb, there will be Slovenians and a Slovenian home in the Croatian capital, Darko Šonc, the president of the Slovenian Home association since 1994, said in his address. "To be Slovenian is to be...
How Melania Trump emerged as one of Zelensky’s key allies in the White House
The Independent
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July 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Weather: Cloudy with sunny spells in the west
STA
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December 10, 2024
Ljubljana, 10 December - A mostly cloudy day is expected in most parts of Slovenia on Wednesday and light precipitation will be possible in the northeast. The skies will be partly clear in the western Primorska region, where a weak bora wind will...
Slovenia Sees Morocco as 'Friendly Partner' – National Assembly Speaker
Hespress
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December 9, 2024
Slovenia considers Morocco “a friendly and partner country, united by shared values and common aspirations for peace, prosperity, and mutual understanding,” stated the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar...
British-Slovenian chamber hosts event on labour market challenges
STA
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February 18, 2025
Ljubljana, 18 February - Businesses should consider the effects of technology, company culture and environment when it comes to finding and retaining staff, heard an event by the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce organised on Tuesday....
With just 5 years to go, the world is failing on a vital deal to halt biodiversity loss
The Conversation
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February 17, 2025
Almost 200 nations have signed an ambitious agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss but none is on track to meet the crucial goal, our new research reveals. The agreement, known formally as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity...
Ljubljana company to join NATO's innovation accelerator
The Slovenia Times
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December 11, 2024
NATO flag. Photo: dpa/STA Biosistemika, a Ljubljana-based company developing custom software solutions and products for laboratories, instrument manufacturers and software providers, has been selected to join the Defence Innovation Accelerator for...
Greece Granted €101.53 Million in Natural Disaster Relief from EU Solidarity Fund
Greek Travel Pages
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September 23, 2024
Flooded areas in Thessaly. The European Council recently agreed to mobilize the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide relief to Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, and France, in response to six natural disasters that occurred in 2023. A total...
Weather: Cloudy with intermittent rain or snow
STA
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December 8, 2024
Ljubljana, 8 December - Cloudy weather will continue on Monday with the exception of the western region Primorska where the skies will be clearer as a moderate to strong bora perseveres. Intermittent rainfall or snowfall will be possible. The rest...
Weather: Cloudy with rain and snow in the afternoon
STA
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December 7, 2024
Ljubljana, 7 December - A cloudy day is expected in Slovenia on Sunday with precipitation starting in western Primorska and northern Gorenjska regions in the morning. In the afternoon, the precipitation will spread to most parts of the country...
Beautiful Wildlife Photos: 20 Winners Of World Nature Photography Awards
Forbes
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Playful bear, Gold Winner, Behaviour - Mammals category; In the Svalbard archipelago, a bear plays with a stick in a moment of pure joy revealing a surprising playfulness. World Nature Photography Awards The Grand prize, category winners and...
Slovenia’s coal phaseout: Coal assets to be separated from electricity utility HSE
Balkan Green Energy News
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December 6, 2024
Representatives of HSE and energy experts have been warning for years that Termoelektrana Šoštanj (TEŠ), the operator of Slovenia’s only remaining coal power plant, is struggling in its operations. One of the reasons is that its production costs,...
Weather: Saturday nicer than Sunday
STA
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December 6, 2024
Ljubljana, 6 December - It will be partly clear in Slovenia on Saturday but it will get cloudier later in the day. Morning lows will range from -6 to -1 degrees Celsius, up to 2 at the seaside, and daytime highs will stand between 3 and 8 degrees,...
Commission proposes to deliver over €1 billion to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France recover from natural disasters
Commersant
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September 24, 2024
The aid package is allocated as follows: €378.8 million for Italy following the flood damages to the Emilia-Romagna region in May 2023, and an additional €67.8 million for the Tuscany region following the floods in October and November 2023;...
Mediterranean Marine Heatwave brings water temperatures at record levels
Severe Weather Europe
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June 30, 2025
Following the generally above-normal air temperatures throughout the first half of 2025, the sea response around Europe is significant. It is particularly anomalous sea surface temperature across the Mediterranean region—a historic marine heatwave...