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News Archive - March 2013

Mass rally held as North Korea steps up threats

29. 03. 2013
Mass rally held as North Korea steps up threats
Thousands of North Koreans have turned out for a mass rally in Pyongyang, in support of their leaders’ call to arms.
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Green Light for Central Bank Governor Candidate

29. 03. 2013
Green Light for Central Bank Governor Candidate
The parliamentary Commission for Credentials and Privileges unanimously endorsed on Thursday President Borut Pahor's nominee for central bank governor. Boštjan Jazbec, a senior adviser with the IMF, can apparently count on record support in parliament.
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PM Reiterates Slovenia Does Not Need Aid

28. 03. 2013
PM Reiterates Slovenia Does Not Need Aid
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek stressed Wednesday Slovenia will not need international aid. "Slovenia is capable of sorting things out itself," she told parliament in a Q&A session in the aftermath of speculation that Slovenia may be next in line after Cyprus to require a bailout.
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Egyptian elections delayed until October

28. 03. 2013
Egyptian elections delayed until October
With almost daily clashes in Egypt the country’s president has announced parliamentary elections could now be delayed until October.
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The trials of François

27. 03. 2013
The trials of François
To regain popularity France’s president must explain just what he is up to and why
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Croatian PM to Attend Ratification of Accession Treaty in Ljubljana

27. 03. 2013
Croatian PM to Attend Ratification of Accession Treaty in Ljubljana
Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanović and Foreign Minister Vesna Pusić will attend Slovenia's ratification of Croatia's EU Accession Treaty in Slovenia's parliament on 2 April, Pusić announced on Tuesday.
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Industrial Output Broadly Flat in January

26. 03. 2013
Industrial Output Broadly Flat in January
Slovenia's industry contracted by 0.2% in January on the month before, collapsing by 1.8% on the same month a year ago as decline in industrial output continues, the Statistic Office reported on Monday.
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Bank re-opening delayed in Cyprus

26. 03. 2013
Bank re-opening delayed in Cyprus
Cyprus’ banks will now remain shut until Thursday, following the island’s controversial bailout deal. Most of them had been expected to re-open today.
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Skiflying in Planica: Slovenia With 1st and 3rd Place

25. 03. 2013
Skiflying in Planica: Slovenia With 1st and 3rd Place
Slovenia's Jurij Tepeš won the last Ski Jumping World Cup event of the season on the giant hill in Planica to secure his first ever World Cup victory. Tepeš's feat was rounded off by his team-mate Peter Prevc in third place. Rune Velta placed second to secure Norway victory in the Nations Cup.
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German and Italian presidents honour Nazi massacre victims

25. 03. 2013
German and Italian presidents honour Nazi massacre victims
Joachim Gauck has become the first German president to visit the site of one of the worst Nazi massacres in Italy.
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Russian film »Aleksandr Nevski«, Wednesday 27th march at the Russian centre of Science and Culture

22. 03. 2013
Russian film »Aleksandr Nevski«, Wednesday 27th march at the Russian centre of Science and Culture
The Russian centre of Science and Culture would like to invite you to attend lectures »Important events in the Russian history«. The lectures are dedicated to the 1150-year anniversary of the Slavic literacy and language.
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Stamp exhibition "Art on Czech Stamps"

22. 03. 2013
Stamp exhibition
Invitation to the stamp exhibition "Art on Czech Stamps". The exhibition will take place from 25th march to 25th april in the main entrance of the post office in Ljubljana, at the address Slovenska cesta 32.
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Life Ball 2013, Vienna

22. 03. 2013
Life Ball 2013
“Saving lives with imagination” is the link between Life Ball 2013 and its entertaining yet sensual source of inspiration: “1001 Nights”.
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Congratulations and First Warnings for New Government

22. 03. 2013
Congratulations and First Warnings for New Government
Congratulations are coming in for Slovenia's new Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek after her cabinet was appointed on Wednesday. President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso expressed confidence that she would contribute to joint efforts to create the EU's new make-up.
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Obama calls for compromise in Middle East

22. 03. 2013
Obama calls for compromise in Middle East
Style over substance that’s the description sceptics have used as US President Barack Obama continued his three-day tour of Israel and the West Bank.
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Slovenia Opening The Doors For Croatia´s Accession to EU

21. 03. 2013
Slovenia Opening The Doors For Croatia´s Accession to EU
The parliamentary Foreign Policy Committee endorsed ratification of Croatia's EU Accession Treaty in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, which heralds a safe passage at the plenary session of the National Assembly, to be held by the end of March.
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Cyprus to present new bailout plan

21. 03. 2013
Cyprus to present new bailout plan
The government of Cyprus said ministers must agree a “Plan B” for funding the island’s bailout on Thursday morning.
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President to Attend Pope Francis's Installation Mass

20. 03. 2013
President to Attend Pope Francis's Installation Mass
President Borut Pahor will represent Slovenia at the mass celebrating the installation of Pope Francis in the Vatican on Tuesday. The installation mass will also be attended by the archbishops of Ljubljana and Maribor, Anton Stres and Marjan Turnšek.
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Vladimir Putin and the holy land

20. 03. 2013
Vladimir Putin and the holy land
Warmer relations with Israel do not stop Russia backing Syria and Iran
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Ex-Vice President Šušteršič Accuses DL of Political Gain

19. 03. 2013
Ex-Vice President Šušteršič Accuses DL of Political Gain
Ex-Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič, who has resigned as one of the two vice-presidents of Citizens' List (DL) after the party joined the emerging government coalition, is critical of the party's actions, accusing it of rushed and changeable decisions which he says have cost it a great deal of public support.
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Israel: new government sworn in after weeks of horse-trading

19. 03. 2013
Israel: new government sworn in after weeks of horse-trading
Israel has a new government, nearly two months after inconclusive elections left Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu struggling to form a coalition.
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Actor Boris Cavazza Wins Lifetime Showbiz Award

18. 03. 2013
Actor Boris Cavazza Wins Lifetime Showbiz Award
Boris Cavazza, one of the most acclaimed Slovenian theatre and film actors, won the Viktor 2012 for lifetime achievements as Slovenia's media and show business awards were given out on Saturday evening in Ljubljana's Cankarjev dom.
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Bailout blackmail claims Cyprus president

18. 03. 2013
Bailout blackmail claims Cyprus president
The president of Cyprus has said he was given no choice by Brussels about accepting a painful tax on the country’s bank deposits in return for international aid.
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Boss of Key Energy Firm Sacked

15. 03. 2013
Boss of Key Energy Firm Sacked
The director of Gen Energija, one of the key state-owned electricity producers and the manager of Slovenia's half of the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, was dismissed by the company's supervisory board on Thursday over "irresponsible conduct" regarding nuclear safety and poor business results.
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EU leaders agree to a balance of growth and strict budgets

15. 03. 2013
EU leaders agree to a balance of growth and strict budgets
EU leaders meeting in Brussels for their Spring summit are in a frosty mood due to criticism back home against government-led austerity measures. Added to the European Parliament’s rejection of their 2014-2020 budget and the members were pleased to support an initiative to avoid the so-called lost generation effect.
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Four Parties Sign Coalition Agreement

14. 03. 2013
Four Parties Sign Coalition Agreement
The heads of Positive Slovenia (PS), SocDems, Citizens' List (DL) and Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) signed on Wednesday a coalition agreement on participation in a new left-leaning government that is to replace the outgoing cabinet led by Janez Janša.
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St Peter’s Square crowd celebrates ‘historic moment’

14. 03. 2013
St Peter’s Square crowd celebrates ‘historic moment’
They cheered, they celebrated, and they prayed in St Peter’s Square.
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D Day for New Government Coalition

13. 03. 2013
D Day for New Government Coalition
The Citizens' List (DL) will be the last potential partner in the coalition of PM-designate Alenka Bratušek to reveal its official decision on joining the efforts to form a new government. After diverging statements from within the party, Wednesday's meeting of the DL council will show whether Bratušek has a majority in parliament.
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Freak snowstorm hits parts of Europe

13. 03. 2013
Freak snowstorm hits parts of Europe
Many parts of Europe are struggling to return to normal after a freak snowstorm caused travel chaos.
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More Cooperation Through Slovenian Qatar Association

12. 03. 2013
More Cooperation Through Slovenian Qatar Association
In the search of new markets, Qatar definitely presents the prominent ones. Qatar is one of the fastest world growing markets and is becoming the leading financial centre. The State offers numerous possibilities for Slovenian business and other organizations to succeed.
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All eyes on the Vatican as the papal conclave begins

12. 03. 2013
All eyes on the Vatican as the papal conclave begins
The secret conclave to select a new pope begins on Tuesday, March 12.
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Tina Maze on course for World Cup grand slam

11. 03. 2013
Tina Maze on course for World Cup grand slam
This season’s form skier Tina Maze put herself on track for a grand slam of crystal globes with victory in the slalom at Ofterschwang Germany.
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"All-Slovenian Uprising" With the Lack of Protesters

11. 03. 2013
Just few thousands of protesters gathered in Ljubljana's Congress Square on Saturday for what is the fourth "All-Slovenian Uprising", the latest in a string of anti-establishment rallies to demand the resignation of "incompetent and corrupt political elites" and call for changes to give ordinary people more say in politics.
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Berlusconi handed one year jail sentence in wiretapping scandal

08. 03. 2013
Berlusconi handed one year jail sentence in wiretapping scandal
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to one year in jail over illegal wiretapping.
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Slovenia Will Ratify Croatia EU Treaty Within a Month

08. 03. 2013
Slovenia Will Ratify Croatia EU Treaty Within a Month
Slovenia could ratify Croatia's EU accession treaty within a month after both governments endorsed an agreement resolving the LB bank issue, outgoing Prime Minister Janez Janša told the press on Thursday.
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Fourth night of violence in Port Said

07. 03. 2013
Fourth night of violence in Port Said
There have been pitched battles between protestors and police in Port Said for the fourth night running.
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President Pahor Visiting Japan

07. 03. 2013
President Pahor Visiting Japan
President Borut Pahor met Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the outset of his visit to Japan on Wednesday. The pair discussed the potential to boost cooperation between the nations, especially in trade and investment.
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Chavez dies: “Divisive” Chavez unites people in tribute

06. 03. 2013
Chavez dies: “Divisive” Chavez unites people in tribute
News of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has united his supporters and detractors alike. In life, Chavez was a divisive figure, but in Caracas now there can be no doubt about how people feel.
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Three Candidates for Central Bank Governor

06. 03. 2013
Three Candidates for Central Bank Governor
The office of President Borut Pahor has received three candidacies for the post of governor of the central bank, the Banka Slovenije, which will be vacated on 16 July when Marko Kranjec's six-year term ends.
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Call for Applications for New Central Bank Governor Expires

05. 03. 2013
Call for Applications for New Central Bank Governor Expires
A call for applications for the new governor of central bank Banka Slovenije, published on 18 January by President Borut Pahor, expired on Tuesday. Media have been speculating about a number of potential candidates for the successor of governor Marko Kanjec
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Fears grow over the health of Hugo Chavez

05. 03. 2013
Fears grow over the health of Hugo Chavez
In Venezuela, government officials say the health of President Hugo Chavez has taken a turn for the worse.
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Coalition Talks Go Ahead

04. 03. 2013
Coalition Talks Go Ahead
Talks between the prospective partners in the Positive Slovenia (PS)-led coalition will intensify this week, as the four parties engaged in the negotiations - which are being held behind tightly closed doors - are expected to tackle key priorities.
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Tensions remain in divided Egypt

04. 03. 2013
Tensions remain in divided Egypt
Clashes erupted in Cairo on Sunday when security forces attempted to re-open Tahrir Square to traffic after several months of being shut by protesters.
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Syria crisis: John Kerry in Ankara for US-Turkey talks

01. 03. 2013
Syria crisis: John Kerry in Ankara for US-Turkey talks
New US Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Turkey for talks expected to focus on the conflict in Syria. The two Nato allies both oppose Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but differ on how best to support the opposition. On Thursday Mr Kerry promised direct aid to Syrian rebels in the form of food and medical supplies, but not the weapons they say they need to win.
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First Meeting of Potential New Coalition Constructive

01. 03. 2013
First Meeting of Potential New Coalition Constructive
The heads of Positive Slovenia (PS), the Pensioners' Party (DeSUS), Social Democrats (SD) and the Citizens' List (DL) labelled a meeting they held on Thursday regarding future negotiations on the forming of a new government as constructive. PM-designate Alenka Bratušek said everyone was aware that concessions would be necessary.
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