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Parliament Endorses Janša

28 Jan / Politics, By STA

The National Assembly endorsed Janez Janša, leader of the Democrats (SDS), for prime minister-elect by 51 votes to 39, opening the door for Slovenia to get a full-fledged government after weeks of political deadlock following early elections.

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Absolutely Behind Single Fiscal Policy

27 Jan / Politics, By STA

Outgoing Prime Minister Borut Pahor will back a single European fiscal policy if the issue is raised at informal meeting of EU leaders, and hopes the new government will follow suit.

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IMAD Downgrades Growth Projections

27 Jan / Business, By STA

The Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD) has significantly lowered its projection for economic growth, to 0.2% for 2012 and up to 2% for 2013. The estimates for 2011 are also lower than initially announced. But even those figures are considered overly optimistic by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Slovenian economy grew by 0.5% in 2011, IMAD assessed in its winter forecast, which was presented to the government on Thursday. This is a downgrade of one percentage...

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11 Ministries, Prosecution Shifted to Home Affairs

27 Jan / Politics, By STA

The new government will have 11 ministries according to amendments to the government act that parliament adopted in a 49:37 vote on Thursday. Despite protests, the Culture Ministry will be folded into the Education Ministry and the prosecution service has been transferred to the Interior Ministry.
The number of ministries has been reduced from 15 to 11, in line with campaign pledges that the government should be smaller and cheaper. Costs will be cut; the state administration must...

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FEATURES

Taking a Look Back

04 Jan 2012 / Overview,

2011 will be remembered by a number of both positive and gloomy developments. We look at those that stood out in a year filled with controversies, affairs, and changing political scenery.

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POLITICS

Interview: Marianna Oravcová

It is not just their names that make Slovakia and Slovenia alike. There’s also the similar size, history, culture, natural...

Expectations for 2012

With a very gloomy outlook for the next year facing not only Slovenia but the global market as a whole, we asked renowned...

Downward Spiral

16 Dec 2011 / Overview, By Mateja Novak and STA

The prospects for the Slovenian economy are looking anything but good. Growth in the third quarter of the year was down; Slovenian government bonds have been lingering around the alarming seven percent mark in the last month; and the country has seen yet another drop on a global list – eight...

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DINE WITH STYLE

Proteus Restaurant - Old and New

The recently renovated Proteus restaurant has built on the foundations of its glorious past and is flourishing thanks to its...

Your Gateway to the World

Air France flights from Ljubljana allows passengers to benefit of short connections to the over 800 Air France destinations.

The Power of Art is the Awakening of Emotional Communication

The Inner World Theatre expresses itself through a series of original performances that transpose the boundaries between...

Back to Basics

Once the pride of Slovene sport, Alpine skiing is now struggling to find its way out of the doldrums.

He’ll be Back

24 Jan 2012 / By Jaka Terpinc

There's a thing, specific to Slovenia’s most recent democratic history: the voters keep turning down the man who wants to lead the country and push for the politicians, who attempt to become prime ministers just by circumstances. Let’s rewind a decade....

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FEATURED EVENT

Savina Yannatou and Primavera en Salonico

31 Jan 2012

Based on traditional material – mainly from the Mediterranean area – Savina Yannatou and the group Primavera en Salonico offer an open sound without borders or labels, from simple songs extending to contemporary music forms. With a...

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FEATURED EVENT

Following Prešeren's Footsteps

31 Jan 2012 - 09 Feb 2012

France Prešeren is one of the most important figures in Slovenian culture and perhaps the finest Slovenian poet to...

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FEATURED EVENT

Kill It Kid

31 Jan 2012

What is it that The Black Keys, Jeff Buckley, Jack White and Antony Hegarty have in common? Not much, apart form the fact that they are huddled together in praise and comparisons addresses by reference music media to the new British music sensation...

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FEATURED EVENT

Paris, London, Berlin

Until 31 Dec

The artist Jasna Kozar’s gallery has been active since 2010 and is, with only 12 m2, one of the smallest galleries in Maribor, however, it has a strong hint of art. Kozar consciously avoids everything that gives a hint of firmness to...

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