Daily News from Slovenia
Politics
Opposition Demands Parliamentary Inquiry into Golobic's Deals
01.07.2009
The opposition Democrats (SDS), the National Party (SNS) and the People's Party (SLS) filed on Tuesday a request for a parliamentary inquiry into the operations of Higher Education Minister Gregor Golobic on suspicion of corruption, head of the SDS deputy group Joze Tanko said at a press conference on Wednesday.
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Slovenia and OECD
OECD: Slovenia Should Not Avoid Structural Reforms
01.07.2009
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Theatre
Traditional Street Theatre Festival Starts Today
01.07.2009
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Highways
Short-Term Motorway Toll Stickers Available
01.07.2009
The Slovenia Times Articles
Energy
Streaming
10.06.2009
Russia’s Gazprom plans to start gas deliveries to Europe through the future South Stream pipeline no later than 2015, two years later than initially planned, the head of the company’s external relations department, Stanislav Tsygankov, said last month.
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Logistics
Get That Motor Running
10.06.2009
Policymakers never tire of repeating that Slovenia’s excellent strategic position at the crossroads of major European transport corridors should be used as a leverage to boost the development of the country’s logistics sector. However, Slovenia will become just another transit country without anything to add to the logistics value chain if words are not followed with deeds (and money) as soon as possible.
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Interview: Robert Časar
Spanning Continents
10.06.2009
Luka Koper, the operator of Slovenia’s only port in the coastal city of Koper, is the pillar of Slovenian logistics sector. Being one of the most attractive gateways to Europe for Asian exporters, the port has saw its business grow quickly in the years of world economic boom. With the world trade slumping in the face of recession, the port is looking for ways to make its services even more efficient. We talked to Luka Koper’s boss Robert Časar. -
Leisure
When Sun Takes Over
10.06.2009
Ski resorts are undergoing major changes; as a result of the new Active Slovenia project, they are leaving their doors open in the summer time and catering to visitors all year round. -
Design & Photography
Two Ladies in Vogue
10.06.2009
Marta Lamovšek and Davorka Požgan are more than just friends. Inseparable co-workers, one creates clothes, the other photographs. As up-and-coming artists, they are both thirsty for the recognition that does not always come easily in small countries such as Slovenia. Their latest project has some surprises in store – and they are taking it abroad.
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