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News Archive - May 2014

Ukraine’s President-elect Petro Poroshenko will punish “bandits” who shot down helicopter

30. 05. 2014
Ukraine’s President-elect Petro Poroshenko will punish “bandits” who shot down helicopter
Ukraine’s President-elect Petro Poroshenko has vowed to punish the “bandits” responsible for shooting down an army helicopter on Thursday.
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Ljubljana Celebrating 2000th Anniversary of Predecessor Emona

30. 05. 2014
Ljubljana Celebrating 2000th Anniversary of Predecessor Emona
The first in a series of exhibitions and events celebrating 2,000 years since the establishment of Emona, the Ancient Roman-era predecessor of Ljubljana, opened on Friday, as "Emona: A City of the Empire" was launched at the Ljubljana City Museum.
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Gunfire and armed militias make for mounting tension in Donetsk

29. 05. 2014
Gunfire and armed militias make for mounting tension in Donetsk
A convoy of armed militia has been filmed moving through residential streets of Donetsk. The amateur video is an insight into the mounting tension in the east Ukrainian city after the recent bloody battle for the airport.
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Slovenian Political Comedy: MP Vogrin Proposes New PM

29. 05. 2014
Slovenian Political Comedy: MP Vogrin Proposes New PM
Unaffiliated MP Ivan Vogrin has proposed Dušan Radonjič, professor at Maribor Economic Faculty, for prime minister-designate, claiming a sufficient number of MPs have promised to support the nomination, which would be filed by midnight tomorrow.
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‘Bossy Brussels’ should back off, David Cameron warns EU leaders

28. 05. 2014
‘Bossy Brussels’ should back off, David Cameron warns EU leaders
Some more bruised than others by voters in the European elections, several EU leaders arrived in Brussels for their informal summit calling for a change of tack.
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All Bathing Locations in Slovenia With Good Water Quality

28. 05. 2014
All Bathing Locations in Slovenia With Good Water Quality
Those planning to spend the summer in Slovenia will be well advised to cool off in most of the country's lakes and rivers, as well as the sea. Analyses performed at all of the 48 official bathing spots showed water of good quality.
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Charity »Midsummer night 2014« - Lions Club Ljubljana Iliria

27. 05. 2014
Charity »Midsummer night 2014« - Lions Club Ljubljana Iliria
Lions Club Ljubljana Iliria Charity »Midsummer night 2014« Thursday, 12 June at 8:00 pm
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Charity football match

27. 05. 2014
Charity football match
This end of May an exclusive football match between U.S.Marine Corps and foreign diplomats in Slovenia will take place to help fight for a clean water.
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EU election: France's Hollande calls for reform of 'remote' EU

27. 05. 2014
EU election: France's Hollande calls for reform of 'remote' EU
French President Francois Hollande has said the EU must reform and scale back its power, amid a surge in support for Eurosceptic and far-right parties.
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Biggest Ship Ever Sails into Koper Port

27. 05. 2014
Biggest Ship Ever Sails into Koper Port
The port of Koper has welcomed the biggest ship so far, as the 334-metre Cenderillon of the French CMA CGM shipping company dropped anchor in Slovenia's sole sea port.
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Europe’s night of seismic shocks for Brussels

26. 05. 2014
Europe’s night of seismic shocks for Brussels
It has been a night of seismic shocks for Europe as the election counts came in from all over the EU. One minor tremor that surprised many was that voter turnout was up by 0.1% defying projections of continued voter apathy.
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Interior Minister Virant Stands Down as DL Leader

26. 05. 2014
Interior Minister Virant Stands Down as DL Leader
Gregor Virant stepped down as the leader of the Citizens' List (DL) on Sunday after first official results from the National Electoral Commission showed the party only won 1.12% of the vote in Sunday's EU polls.
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Risk of disease as Balkan flood waters recede

23. 05. 2014
Risk of disease as Balkan flood waters recede
The stench of decay and the spreading of disease is fast becoming the main concern for authorities in areas affected by the worst floods to hit the Balkans in living memory.
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Slovenian Banks Expected to Contribute EUR 140M to Bank Rescue Fund

23. 05. 2014
Slovenian Banks Expected to Contribute EUR 140M to Bank Rescue Fund
Slovenian banks are expected to contribute around EUR 144m to a common EU bank rescue fund, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday, a day after most of the bloc's members signed an intergovernmental agreement on the EUR 55bn fund.
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Russia signs 30-year gas deal with China

22. 05. 2014
Russia signs 30-year gas deal with China
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has signed a multi-billion dollar, 30-year gas deal with China.
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Slovenia Promoted as Green Tourist Destination

22. 05. 2014
Slovenia Promoted as Green Tourist Destination
Slovenia Incoming Workshop, one of the top tourism promotion events, has attracted representatives of tourism industries from 31 countries to the city of Nova Gorica (W) this year. Slovenia is being promoted as a health- and green destination, and the country also expects a breakthrough in terms of sport tourism.
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Fear of disease spurs on urgent clean-up in flood-devastated Bosnia

21. 05. 2014
Fear of disease spurs on urgent clean-up in flood-devastated Bosnia
With flood waters beginning to recede in parts of Bosnia a clean-up operation is underway in an attempt to stop the spread of disease from rotting carcasses.
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President Pahor to Visit Serbia Next Week

21. 05. 2014
President Pahor to Visit Serbia Next Week
President Borut Pahor will pay a visit to Serbia with a business delegation on 29 and 30 May upon invitation of his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolić. The president is also expected to visit the areas hit by the recent devastating floods.
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EU Elections in Slovenia Overshadowed by Domestic Issues

20. 05. 2014
EU Elections in Slovenia Overshadowed by Domestic Issues
The campaign ahead of the 25 May elections to the European Parliament has been in the shadow of the ongoing political crisis following the resignation of PM Alenka Bratušek, and the elections are being widely considered as a stepping stone for the snap elections, which are to be held in the summer.
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Aqua match – soccer for change

19. 05. 2014
Aqua match – soccer for change
At the end of this May Solayea Institute is organizing a friendly charity soccer match. The exclusive teams which are formed from U.S. Marine Corps and Diplomatic Football Club in Slovenia will add their contribution for a greater cause by playing soccer.
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Emergency workers prepare for flood surge in Serbia

19. 05. 2014
Emergency workers prepare for flood surge in Serbia
Water levels on the River Sava are expected to peak in the next few hours, prompting emergency workers in Serbia to prepare for a “ flood wave”.
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Parliament Starts New Session

19. 05. 2014
Parliament Starts New Session
A Q&A session with members of the outgoing government will kick off the National Assembly's plenary for May on Monday. Several legislative motions are on the agenda.
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Moldova eyes EU pact

16. 05. 2014
Moldova eyes EU pact
Moldova will sign a free trade pact with the EU on June 27.
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Many Big Names at Ljubljana Festival

16. 05. 2014
Many Big Names at Ljubljana Festival
A line-up of internationally acclaimed names such as conductor Riccardo Muti, mezzosoprano Elina Garanča and flamenco star Maria Pages will headline the Ljubljana festival summer this year.
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Turkey: first funerals of mine tragedy victims take place

15. 05. 2014
Turkey: first funerals of mine tragedy victims take place
The first funerals of workers killed in Turkey’s worst mining disaster have taken place. Large numbers of mourners attended services in the west of the country.
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Cinkarna Celje Reports Strong Profit

15. 05. 2014
Cinkarna Celje Reports Strong Profit
Chemical company Cinkarna Celje, one of the companies planned for privatisation, has reported a net profit of EUR 3.7m for the first quarter of the year, which compares to just EUR 32,000 in the same period last year.
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EUR 35M Dividend Payout at Aerodrom Ljubljana

14. 05. 2014
EUR 35M Dividend Payout at Aerodrom Ljubljana
The shareholders' meeting of the majority state-owned Ljubljana airport operator endorsed a dividend payout of EUR 35m on Tuesday. The remaining EUR 5m will remain undistributed for the case of potential risks.
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Slovenia Has Enough Funds to Last Political Crisis

14. 05. 2014
Slovenia Has Enough Funds to Last Political Crisis
Finance Minister Uroš Čufer has rejected the speculation that Slovenia might need international aid due to political crisis. The country's liquid assets will last well into next year, Čufer told. He also does not believe Slovenia will need to supplement budgets for 2014 and 2015.
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EU beefs up its diplomatic support for Ukraine and rejects eastern referendum votes

13. 05. 2014
EU beefs up its diplomatic support for Ukraine and rejects eastern referendum votes
With two of its eastern regions on the verge of breaking away after hastily-organised and contestable referenda Ukraine received a boost on Monday with the visit of the EU’s president, and today the entire Kyiv government decamps to Brussels to discuss the embattled nation’s future.
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Takeover of Laser Maker Fotona Completed

13. 05. 2014
Takeover of Laser Maker Fotona Completed
The US-owned Fotona Holding has acquired the remaining 19.12% stake in the Ljubljana-based laser manufacturer Fotona, at EUR 28.16 per share, increasing its stake in Fotona to 99.2%, according to Monday's edition of the daily Delo.
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Apple reportedly about to get with the Beats

12. 05. 2014
Apple reportedly about to get with the Beats
Apple is said to be negotiating to buy Beats Electronics, the headphone maker that also recently started a subscription music streaming service.
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MP Vilfan Resigns after Hitting Pedestrian While Drink Driving

12. 05. 2014
MP Vilfan Resigns after Hitting Pedestrian While Drink Driving
MP Peter Vilfan, who recently left the deputy group of Positive Slovenia (PS) to join a grouping associated with outgoing PM Alenka Bratušek, announced his resignation on Sunday soon after he was reported hilting a pedestrian on Saturday evening while driving under the influence.
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Third Time Lucky for Slovenia at Eurosong

09. 05. 2014
Third Time Lucky for Slovenia at Eurosong
Slovenian entrant Tinkara Kovač qualified for the finals of the Eurosong as her flutey pop tune "Round and Round" made the top ten of Thursday's semi-finals in Copenhagen, ending a two-year absence in the finals of the Europe-wide song contest.
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Green Mobility in Focus of Internautica Boat Show

09. 05. 2014
Green Mobility in Focus of Internautica Boat Show
The 19th annual Internautica boat show opened at Portorož on Wednesday featuring a series of yachts, extravagant vessels as well as nautical equipment and accessories. The focus is on green mobility.
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Takeover target Alstom’s profit drops, potential suitor Siemens also weak

08. 05. 2014
Takeover target Alstom’s profit drops, potential suitor Siemens also weak
Alstom suffered a drop in orders and annual profit last year.
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Revoz Launches Production of New Renault Twingo

08. 05. 2014
Revoz Launches Production of New Renault Twingo
Revoz, the Slovenian subsidiary of car maker Renault, officially launched the production of the new generation of the Twingo city car on Wednesday. First Twingo III cars are expected to hit the market in September.
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Donetsk referendum “contrived and bogus” says Kerry

07. 05. 2014
Donetsk referendum “contrived and bogus” says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry and EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton have had a wide ranging discussion over the situation in Ukraine.
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President to Talk Election Proceedings with Jurists

07. 05. 2014
President to Talk Election Proceedings with Jurists
President Borut Pahor will host eleven jurists, mostly experts on constitutional law, on Wednesday for talks on when exactly the upcoming early election can be held considering the legal and constitutional constraints.
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Amazon launches shopping via Twitter

06. 05. 2014
Amazon launches shopping via Twitter
Online retailer Amazon has announced a partnership with Twitter that allows users to add products to their shopping carts by tweeting a special hashtag.
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Unemployment Down 2.4% in April

06. 05. 2014
Unemployment Down 2.4% in April
Slovenia's registered unemployment dropped by 2.4% in April over March but rose by 1.9% compared to April 2012, the Labour Ministry said on Monday, releasing preliminary employment figures for April. At the end of the month, less than 124,000 people were registered unemployed in Slovenia.
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Portugal needs no more loans, says PM Passos Coelho

05. 05. 2014
Portugal needs no more loans, says PM Passos Coelho
Portugal's prime minister has said the country will exit its three-year 78bn euros (£64bn) bailout on 17 May without needing a standby line of credit.
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Fitch Upgrades Slovenia's Rating Outlook to Stable

05. 05. 2014
Fitch Upgrades Slovenia's Rating Outlook to Stable
Fitch Ratings raised Friday the outlook on Slovenia's long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings to stable from negative, but warned that the current political crisis could endanger the implementation of structural reforms.
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