Thursday, Sep 2 2010

Daily News from Slovenia

Hilda Tovšak

Hilda Tovšak

Economy

Slovenia's Economy Expands

01.09.2010

By STA

Slovenia's economy grew 2.2% in real terms year-on-year in the second quarter, the first rise in GDP after six consecutive quarters of contraction, the Statistics Office said Tuesday. Compared to the previous quarter seasonally and working day adjusted GDP rose 1.1%.

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The government

The First Half Time

03.09.2010

By Jaka Terpinc

The current government, led by Prime Minister Borut Pahor, is approaching half time in its first term. It’s a moment to reflect on what has been promised and what has been done.

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  • Real estate

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    03.09.2010

    By Aleš Šinkovec

    Vegrad is in serious trouble. The construction company, heavily in debt, recently announced its insolvency. Workers say they haven’t been paid. Investigators say some of the company’s actions may constitute criminal activity. The Prime Minister has repeatedly called on the firm’s general manager to resign. In short, it’s a mess – and one it doesn’t appear the company can easily extricate itself from.

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  • ICT industry overview

    Recovering from the Downturn?

    03.09.2010

    By Miran Varga

    IDC Adriatics, part of the world’s leading Information Communication Technology (ICT) market intelligence and advisory firm, has released its latest report on information technology in Slovenia. The news is mixed: the ICT industry in Slovenia shrunk overall last year but some sectors managed to stay buoyant. Can the sector recover this year, and address the challenges that now face it?

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  • Interview: Gregor Golobič

    Keep on Keeping on

    03.09.2010

    By Maja Dragović

    Slovenia is widely regarded as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the region. Gregor Golobič, the nation’s Minister for Science and Education, says it is a reputation which is justified. But he also argues it is one the country must work hard to maintain and enhance.

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  • Stožice Sports Park

    The Beginning Of a New Era?

    03.09.2010

    By Polona Cimerman

    Slovenia finally has a new sports complex. After years of blood, sweat, toil and tears – and a few last minute accusations of corruption – Stožice officially opened last month. The opening may not have betrayed the many controversies which have dogged the project, but nor did it entirely banish them. Is this EUR 80m development a jewel in Slovenia’s crown, or simply its biggest white elephant?

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