Friday, Sep 10 2010

Business

  • Hilda Tovšak has thus far survived calls for resignation (BOBO)

    Hilda Tovšak has thus far survived calls for resignation (BOBO)

    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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  • Despite the bankruptcy, many of Prevent Global’s workers might be able to get back to work (BOBO)

    Despite the bankruptcy, many of Prevent Global’s workers might be able to get back to work (BOBO)

    Automotive industry

    Preventable Troubles?

    03.09.2010

    By Aleš Šinkovec

    Automobile parts manufacturer Prevent Global is facing bankruptcy. The firm has been hit hard by the recession, but could its current problems have more to do with bad management than a bad economy? And can the government help save the company?

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  • Renault

    A Strong History, a Promising Future

    03.09.2010

    By Maja Dragović

    French car company Renault is one of Slovenia’s oldest foreign investors. It is also, thanks to several decades of near constant expansion, one of the biggest and most important. While the economic downturn may have slightly slowed progress, Renault is still firmly ensconced in Slovenia – and plans to remain that way.

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  • Dušan Semolič, head of trade unions, is adamant the minimum wage cannot impact unemployment

    Dušan Semolič, head of trade unions, is adamant the minimum wage cannot impact unemployment

    Minimum wage

    Higher Minimum Pay Has Not Increased Unemployment

    03.09.2010

    By Maja Dragović and STA

    Back in January, there was a lot of hype about what sort of impact the 30 percent rise in the minimum wage would have on businesses, unemployment and on Slovenia’s competitiveness as a whole. The latest unemployment figures suggest that the move may in fact have had a positive rather than negative impact on the economy.

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  • BMW

    An Ambassador for BMWs

    03.09.2010

    By Claire Read

    If you ever see one of Slovenia’s many diplomats or ambassadors arrive at an event, chances are you will notice that they have used a gleaming BMW for the journey. The German vehicles are now the most popular premium cars in Slovenia – and thanks to a Ljubljana-based firm, they are particularly favoured by the nation’s diplomatic corps.

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