Slovenia calls for peaceful, inclusive election in CAR

New York, 21 February - This year's local elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) must be peaceful and inclusive, and the government must allow all eligible voters to register, Deputy Slovenian Ambassador to the UN Saša Jurečko told the UN …

Weekly review of events involving Slovenia, 14-20 February

Slovenia to participate in procedure for ICJ opinion on Israel's humanitarian obligations

Ljubljana, 20 February - Slovenia will participate in proceedings where the UN General Assembly is seeking the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) advisory opinion on Israel's obligations in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, …

Slovenia Consumer Confidence Weakens For Second Month

Consumer sentiment in Slovenia eroded for a second straight month, signaling rising pessimism among households as their expectations regarding the economy and personal finances declined, survey data from the statistical office showed on Thursday. The …

Two MPs want to form Slovenia-Russia friendship group

Ljubljana, 20 February - Unaffiliated MP Dejan Kaloh said on Thursday that he and senior coalition Freedom Movement MP Miroslav Gregorič will form a parliamentary Slovenia-Russia friendship group, arguing that this would give Slovenian MPs an opportunity …

Slovenia allocates €20 million for renewable electricity, heat

Slovenian electricity market operator Borzen has shared details of a forthcoming €20 million ($20.9 million) fund that will support the installation of heat pumps and solar thermal collectors, alongside other renewable energy devices. Applications for the …

Scabies on the rise, especially among foreigners in Slovenia

Ljubljana, 19 February - A number of cases of scabies have been recorded in Slovenia, the Clinic of Dermatovenereology at the UKC Ljubljana hospital has said, stressing the importance of timely diagnosis and proper treatment. The National Institute of …

Slovenia to issue new retail bond in March

Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič and State Secretary Nikolina Prah announce a new retail bond issue. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA The Finance Ministry is planning a second retail bond issue in March after a successful €261 million maiden issue in …

Slovenia, Algeria taking steps towards space tech cooperation

Ljubljana, 19 February - Representatives of Slovenian space tech companies visited Algeria last week to get to know the country's space tech sector. The delegation believes that there is a lot of potential for cooperation and the countries are to sign …

Slovenia planning new issue of retail bonds

Ljubljana, 19 February - Following a successful EUR 261 million retail bond issue in 2024, the Finance Ministry is planning a second issue for March. Just like last year, maturity will be three years, while interest rate will be slightly lower, at 2.75%. …