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PM notes importance of hope on Easter, urges election participation
LJUBLJANA - In his Easter message, Prime Minister Janez Janša noted the importance of hope and unity of the nation, and expressed the wish that Christians show their responsibility by participating in the 24 April general election and choose "true leaders". "The hope that Easter brings touches open hearts again and again. We draw strength from the hope of Easter, and in it we find support in difficult tests," Janša was quoted in a release from the prime minister's office.
Bishops say Easter brings new beginning, hope and life
LJUBLJANA/MARIBOR - Ljubljana Archbishop Stanislav Zore held an Easter Sunday mass in the Ljubljana Cathedral to note that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is something that brought new hope and life. In Maribor Cathedral, Maribor Archbishop Alojzij Cvikl said that Easter was a message that a new beginning is always possible, "even when it seems that everything is already decided, finished, that there is no hope." Easter masses were held in numerous other churches around the country.
Coronavirus infection figures down 28% week-on-week
LJUBLJANA - The coronavirus epidemic in Slovenia is on a continued decline, as 561 new cases reported for Saturday, down 28% on the week before. Health Ministry data shows that 109 patients are being treated for Covid-19 this morning at regular coronavirus wards, up five from yesterday morning, while 18 need intensive care, one more than on Saturday morning. One person with a confirmed coronavirus infection died, the latest data shows.
Gea ups revenue 50%, profit jumps four-fold in 2021
SLOVENSKA BISTRICA - Gea, the largest producer of vegetable oils in Slovenia, generated EUR 41.9 million in revenue last year, which is 50% more than in 2020 and almost 40% above plan, as the company generated half of total sales abroad. Profit increased four-fold to EUR 600,000. Revenue in foreign markets was doubled compared to 2020, mainly due to higher sales in the EU markets, by as much as 47%, and similar growth was recorded in Southeast Europe.
Janša visits Ukrainian charity centre in Ljubljana for Easter
LJUBLJANA - Prime Minister Janez Janša visited the Ukrainian charity centre in Ljubljana's BTC retail park on Saturday, giving Ukrainian children Easter eggs and creating decorations with them for traditional Ukrainian bread. On the sidelines of the visit, Janša told the press that one of the reasons of the visit was in "expressing solidarity. The most vulnerable ones are in this centre, and I'm very happy that they are so well received in Slovenia."
