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MPs adopt resolution condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine
LJUBLJANA - The National Assembly endorsed a resolution on the situation in Ukraine that condemns Russia's aggression against Ukraine and Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The resolution endorses sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and supports Ukraine's EU accession prospects. It was tabled by deputies of all parliamentary groups bar the opposition National Party (SNS), and endorsed by 67 of the 74 deputies present with none voting against.
Govt introduces temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees
LJUBLJANA - The government adopted a decision introducing temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine that effectively grants them a temporary residence permit, access to the labour market, accommodation, education, social care and healthcare. The temporary protection will last for one year and can be extended for a maximum of two times for six months.
Pahor to visit Turkey for conference, meeting with Erdogan
LJUBLJANA - President Borut Pahor will take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on Friday to appear alongside NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a panel themed Price of Peace or Cost of War. Pahor will discuss how diplomacy should help find a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine. He is also due to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his office announced.
Most of education staff joined strike for better pay
LJUBLJANA - Roughly 40,000 of some 50,000 staff working in schools, kindergartens and higher education institutions staged a general strike that their trade union SVIZ says affected half a million people in the country in one way or another. The Education Ministry sent out an invitation to all unions representing staff in education for talks on open issues, saying the talks were planned for Tuesday. Meanwhile, the SVIZ strike committee will decide on further steps on Monday.
New NATO battlegroup expected to feature up to 100 Slovenian soldiers
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia/LJUBLJANA - The Slovakian government approved the establishment of a new NATO battlegroup in Slovakia that is expected to feature 2,100 soldiers, including up to 100 Slovenian soldiers. The proposal has to be approved by the Slovak parliament, the Slovak news agency TASR reported. No decision on this has yet been made by the Slovenian government. The Defence Ministry told the STA that the procedure was yet to be completed, and the final decision on the number of soldiers was not yet made.
Authorities say no hazard for Slovenia as Chernobyl loses power supply
LJUBLJANA - The Nuclear Safety Administration said it had been notified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of an extraordinary failure of the Kyiv-Chernobyl power line. It assessed that there would be no significant radioactive emissions and, consequently, no hazard for Slovenia even in the event of long-term loss of power supply for the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Efforts to secure natural gas must be top priority, says Golob
LJUBLJANA - The main priority of Slovenia's energy and foreign policies under current circumstances must be efforts to secure natural gas supplies for the next winter, said Robert Golob, the head of the Freedom Movement party. Since energy supply has become a matter of national security, the focus should be on renewable energy sources, he noted. He also announced that he would stand as a candidate in the 24 April election in Ljubljana.
*Logar notes importance of addressing roots of instability in Sahel
LJUBLJANA - Foreign Minister Anže Logar participated via video link in the third ministerial of the international Coalition for the Sahel. He expressed concern over the escalation of violence and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region, and stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of instability in the Sahel. The minister noted Slovenia's continuous cooperation in the EU training mission in Mali, reads a press release by the ministry.
Week-on-week climb in Covid-19 cases continues
LJUBLJANA - A total of 2,182 people tested positive for coronavirus in Slovenia on Tuesday, an increase of 19% from the same day a week ago, but down by 30% from the previous day, official data shows. With the new cases up on the week before for the fifth consecutive day, the 7-day average is now at 1,791, up by 49 from the previous day. Overall hospitalisations due to Covid-19 fell by six from yesterday to 263 this morning but ICU cases were up by two to 76. Eight patients with Covid died.
Bust of Pučnik, key independence figure, unveiled
BRDO PRI KRANJU - Jože Pučnik, a leading dissident under the Communist regime in Slovenia who played a key role in the country's independence, was honoured with a bust at Brdo estate on the 90th anniversary of his birth. The bust carries the famous quote with which Pučnik welcomed the outcome of the 1990 independence referendum: "Yugoslavia is no more, now it is about Slovenia", the words that Prime Minister Janez Janša said should be kept repeated today.
Intereuropa group's net profit skyrockets by 88% in 2021
KOPER - The logistics group Intereuropa saw its sales revenue increase by 17% year-on-year to EUR 176.7 million in 2021. Its net profit rose by 88% to EUR 6.7 million in what is the highest figure since 2007, shows the group's unaudited report. Sales were above plans in all three business segments, the company said, noting that they had managed to achieve their highest turnover in nine years despite the epidemic and a difficult economic situation.
Cinkarna Celje net profit surges 75% to EUR 33 million in 2021
CELJE - Chemical company Cinkarna Celje posted a net profit of EUR 33.2 million for 2021, a year-on-year increase of 75%. Driven by exports, sales rose by 12% to EUR 192.5 million. The company says the increase in sales was driven by robust demand in all markets and the total value of exports reached EUR 175.1 million, up 11% year-on-year. While prices increased as a result, inputs also became more expensive.
Bad bank reportedly in exclusive talks with Alpina bidder
LJUBLJANA - The Bank Assets Management Company (BAMC) has entered into exclusive talks to sell its outright stake in footwear maker Alpina to K&H, a Czech company that is part of the Franco de poisd'eau & CIE group. The bad bank would not reveal the details of the sale or reports that Elan, the Slovenian sports equipment maker, and global sporting group Head have also submitted bids, according to Delo.
Agreement signed to set up training centre for EPSO tests
LJUBLJANA - Public Administration Minister Boštjan Koritnik and dean of the Ljubljana Faculty of Administration Mirko Pečarič signed an agreement to establish a training centre for EPSO tests, which are a prerequisite in the selection procedure for recruitment of candidates to EU institutions and agencies, the ministry said. The move will help those interested in pursuing careers with the European Union.
Ljubljana doc film fest returning to cinemas
LJUBLJANA - Following last year's on-line edition, the Ljubljana Documentary Film Festival will be organised in hybrid form this year to feature 22 feature-length documentaries and three shorts between 9 and 16 March. The documentaries will be screened at the Cankarjev Dom arts centre, while roughly half of them will also be available for on-demand streaming.
