139th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

The Government took note of and discussed the information about the activities of the Ministry of Defence relating to the project of combat vehicles to build the medium forces of the Slovenian Army, agreeing that the Ministry carries out a public …

Croatia and Slovenia Mark Record Growth in 2024

With more interest from travelers to venture off the beaten path, Croatia and Slovenia both saw record tourism growth in 2024. Croatia’s record-breaking growth was fueled by more than 21.3 million arrivals and 108.7 million overnight stays. According to …

Westinghouse, EDF evaluating Krško 2 nuclear project in Slovenia

Slovenia is planning to build the second unit of its Krško nuclear power plant. GEN energija, the existing facility’s operator, revealed that Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) dropped out, leaving Westinghouse Electric and EDF in the race. The state- …

Weekly review of events involving Slovenia, 24-30 January

Slovenia ratifies convention on reducing statelessness

Ljubljana, 30 January - The National Assembly adopted on Thursday an act ratifying the UN Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. Slovenia has thus officially ratified the convention, which sets out rules for granting and revoking citizenship to …

Westinghouse and EDF in running for Slovenia unit, KHNP not bidding

Thursday, 30 January 2025 Westinghouse Electric Company and EDF are each to conduct a Technical Feasibility Study for GEN energija assessing the deployment of their reactors at the proposed new nuclear power plant next to the existing Krško site. How JEK2 …

Slovenia ratifies UN High Seas Treaty

Ljubljana, 30 January - The National Assembly ratified on Thursday the UN High Seas Treaty. The document that Slovenia signed in 2023 aims to protect oceans and their biodiversity. Slovenian high officials welcomed the ratification, stressing the need for …

EIB group provided EUR 284m for Slovenia last year

Ljubljana/Luxembourg, 30 January - The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided EUR 284 million to Slovenia in 2024, the group said on Thursday. Funds from the EIB totalled EUR 154 million and targetted energy projects, while investments from the …

Identical methods and Russian links behind bomb threats in Hungary and Slovenia

The same person or persons, using a Russian-language user account appear to have made bomb threats to schools in both Hungary and Slovenia in past days. The threatening emails were sent from a publicly accessible disposable email address, which shows …

18th Int'l Specialised Fairs of Tastes held in Ljubljana, Slovenia

A bartender prepares a cocktail for visitors during the 18th International Specialised Fairs of Tastes in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua) Participants make pizza during the 18th International Specialised Fairs of …