Slovenia

Expectations rise for snap elections in Slovenia in 2025

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje October 27, 2024

Ex-foreign minister Ante Logar points to signs of instability in PM Robert Golob's ruling coalition.

Slovenia cancels referendum on Krsko nuclear power plant expansion

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje October 25, 2024

Referendum was intended to gauge public support for construction of a second reactor at a cost of up to €15.4bn

VISEGRAD BLOG: Is illiberalism here to stay in Central Europe?

Albin Sybera in Ljubliana October 21, 2024

Several countries in Central Europe have gone a long way down the road of illiberalism, moving away from the practices of established democracies.

Central and Southeastern Europe defies German economic weakness

Robert Anderson in Prague October 17, 2024

The wiiw autumn forecast warns that not all of the recession in the German automotive industry has so far been felt in Central Europe and further difficulties should be expected.

Slovenia's PM charged with interfering with police

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje October 16, 2024

Former interior minister accuses Prime Minister Robert Golob of interference with work of director general of police.

Europe needs Draghi’s reforms to boost growth, says IIF

bne IntelliNews October 3, 2024

Europe has a significant lag in productivity growth compared to the United States and China. Despite similar levels of spending, Europe is falling behind.

Ship believed to be carrying explosives bound for Israel to unload in Slovenia

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje October 3, 2024

MV Kathrin to dock in Koper despite appeal from Amnesty International to deny entry over fears its cargo could contribute to war crimes in the Middle East.

LONG READ: Europe has lost its competitive edge

Ben Aris in Berlin September 29, 2024

In the first year of the war in Ukraine the lights started to go out across Europe as the consequences of cutting off Russian trade and gas began to kick in. Now the malaise has spread. Europe has fallen behind the US and being caught up by the EMs.

EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 26, 2024

Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.

Central Europe needs a revamped industrial policy to escape middle-income trap, says wiiw

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 24, 2024

Think-tank recommends eastern EU members follow examples set by Ireland and Singapore.

Fast fashion slowly conquers the Balkans

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 20, 2024

International fashion chains’ expansion in Southeast Europe constrained by small market size and availability of modern retail space.

COMMENT: Look beyond the Ukraine war and CEE's fundamentals couldn’t be stronger

Christian Roy September 18, 2024

When the fighting stops, the region will serve as a gateway to the trillions of euros in trade and investment that will flow towards reconstructing Ukraine.

Former Lithuanian premier Andrius Kubilius appointed first EU defence commissioner

bne IntelliNews September 18, 2024

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has appointed former Lithuanian premier Andrius Kubilius to coordinate Brussels' military stand on Ukraine.

Eastern EU members secure key portfolios in new European Commission

bne IntelliNews September 17, 2024

Member states from Central and Southeast Europe are becoming increasingly assertive as they celebrate 20 years since the first wave of accession from the region.

Slovenia still recovering from 2023’s deadly floods

bne IntelliNews September 16, 2024

As large parts Central Europe and Romania are inundated with flood waters, Slovenia is still rebuilding after catastrophic flooding last summer.

Slovenia's political deadlock delays appointment of new European commissioners

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje September 13, 2024

Slovenian opposition parties hold up nomination of Marta Kos, saying European Commission President von der Leyen’s push for a female candidate was "humiliating" for Slovenia.

Croatian retailer Studenac enters Slovenian market in first international expansion

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 12, 2024

Fast-growing convenience store chain tells bne IntelliNews Kea acquisition is a "natural first step" towards building a regional presence.

Robust performance of blue chips drives Ljubljana Stock Exchange to new highs

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 9, 2024

The SBITOP index, a key performance indicator for the LJSE, surpassed 1,700 in July, reaching its highest value in 16 years.

VISEGRAD BLOG: Globsec security forum insists Ukraine is still winning the war

Robert Anderson in Prague September 2, 2024

The groupthink at Central Europe's top security conference is a serious weakness when the Ukraine war is so finely balanced and sober analysis is more essential than ever.

Unexploded WW2 bomb forces evacuation of thousands in Slovenia and Italy

bne IntelliNews August 26, 2024

226-kilogram unexploded bomb discovered during renovation of railway station in Nova Gorica, the European Capital of Culture 2025.

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