Wednesday, Mar 10 2010

Daily News from Slovenia

Politics

Two MPs and Minister Apprehended in Corruption Sting

10.02.2010

By STA

Two MPs of the National Party (SNS) and Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik were apprehended and questioned by police Tuesday on suspicion of corruption, media report. No names were officially confirmed, but a police official said several people were taken into custody, one of them caught red-handed extorting EUR 320,000.

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The Slovenia Times Articles

For the first time the minimum wage will equal the basic cost of living per month For the first time the minimum wage will equal the basic cost of living per month
Finance law

Slovenia Increases the Minimum Wage

05.03.2010

By Maja Dragović

It has been under negotiation for months but employers, the government and the trade unions have finally agreed to raise Slovenia’s minimum wage by 22.9%.

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  • Real Estate

    Challenging times

    05.03.2010

    By Carlos Da Silva

    When a host of European construction companies declared bankruptcy last year, many predicted that such a state of affairs would soon follow in Slovenia. It’s a prediction which seems to have been proved right. Many developers are struggling to stay afloat. But solutions to the crisis are being actively sought, and there is hope that the second half of the year will see the situation improve.

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  • Guest Star

    Which will be the Brightest of All?

    05.03.2010

    We proudly present you the list of Guest Star 2009 candidates. Voting is already underway; log on to www.gueststar.org and cast your vote once per day for your favourite candidate in each category.

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  • Weddings

    Get Hitched on the Sunny Side of the Alps

    05.03.2010

    By Vesna Paradiž

    Getting married abroad has become very popular, so why not choose Slovenia? It has it all – a wide range of options and friendly people with good organizing skills.

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  • Petra Majdič

    Risking it All for a Medal

    05.03.2010

    By Simon Demšar

    Petra Majdič’s heroic campaign to win a bronze medal in the individual cross country classic sprint at the Olympic Games left nobody cold, including political authorities, who saw her stunning comeback after a nasty crash in the pre-race warm-up as a metaphor for the solution to personal, political and economic problems.

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