Category Archives: Slovenia

Press Releases & News from Slovenia distributed via EuropaWire

EC approved temporarily Slovenian government rescue aid for automotive components manufacturer Cimos Group

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that a state guarantee of €35 million to be granted by the Slovenian government to Cimos Group is in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission found, in particular, that the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Slovenia

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EC to investigate Slovenian state aid to Renault subsidiary Revoz

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Brussels, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether Slovenian plans to grant public financing to car maker Revoz, d.d., a subsidiary of Renault S.A of France for an investment project in the Novo Mesto … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Slovenia

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Deutsche Bahn acquired Veolia Transport Central Europe

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Takeover of Veolia Transport Central Europe makes DB Arriva the largest international operator of passenger transport services in Central and Eastern Europe Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bahn has acquired the Central and East European business operations from Veolia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, Czech Republic, Financial, Germany, Investment, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Transportation & Logistics

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Petrol d.d., Ljubljana now 100-percent owner of Nafta Geoterm d.o.o. from Lendava

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Ljubljana, Lendava, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Petrol d.d., Ljubljana became the 100-percent owner of Nafta Geoterm d.o.o. from Lendava. Over the next two years and a half, about EUR 4.5m is projected to be invested in the development of Nafta Geoterm’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Slovenia

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Günther OETTINGER Speech at ACER Conference: EU Energy Policy Beyond 2014

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Ljubljana, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr Pototschnig, Dear MEPs, dear Lord Mogg, Dear Director-General Philip Lowe, Dear regulators, TSOs, suppliers, Dear ladies and gentlemen, May I thank the organisers and our hosts for giving us the opportunity to discuss issues … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics, Slovenia

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EUSF €14.6m to help Slovenia, Croatia and Austria after floods disaster

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Solidarity Fund: Commission proposes €14.6 million to support Slovenia, Croatia and Austria after floods disaster European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn has today announced an aid package from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) of over €14.6 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Slovenia, Society

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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41 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series cars to participate in this year’s Allgäu-Orient Rally automotive adventure

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Munich, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Its organisers describe the Allgäu-Orient Rally as “one of the world’s last remaining automotive adventures”. The vehicles gathered for the eighth edition of this low-budget rally – which doubles as a fundraising event with a difference – … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, Automotive, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Sports, Turkey

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President Barroso met with Ms Alenka Bratušek, Prime Minister of Slovenia

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister, It was indeed a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Bratušek to the European Commission today. This is the Prime Minister’s first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia

Mr Uroš Čufer appointed New Governor of the Bank for Slovenia

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the change of government in Slovenia, Mr Uroš Čufer has been appointed Minister of Finance of the Republic of Slovenia and took office on 21 March 2013, succeeding Mr Janez Šušteršič. Mr Čufer also becomes EIB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Slovenia

Gorenje opened their first showroom in Brazil

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Velenje, Sao Paulo, Brazilija, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gorenje opened their first showroom in Brazil. It is located in the metropolis of Sao Paulo, in the popular Avenida Brasil. The showroom offers a choice of Gorenje appliances of the highest price … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, International Trade, Marketing, Slovenia

Gorenje on the top of “Trusted Brand” in Slovenia for the seventh year

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For the seventh consecutive year, Gorenje brand is the recipient of the Trusted Brand award in the category of home appliances in Slovenia. As many as 69% of the readers of the Reader’s Digest magazine, the institution … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Marketing, Slovenia

EIB and EBRD to financially support completion of TES-Thermal Power Plant Sostanj project in Slovenia

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have moved ahead with their financial support for the construction of a state-of-the-art thermal power plant and associated infrastructure in the city of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Slovenia, United Kingdom

Štefan Füle welcomed the deal on Ljubljanska Banka (Slovenia-Croatia)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle welcomed the news from Ljubljana and Zagreb that a mutually acceptable solution to the Ljubljanska Banka issue has been found. “I consider this to be a good … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia

Interoperability of European railways: Commission refers Slovenia to the Court of Justice

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Brussels, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided today to refer Slovenia to the European Court of Justice for failure to notify national measures transposing a directive on railway interoperability. The deadline for implementation was 31 December 2011. The EU rules Directive 2011/18/EU amends Directive 2008/57/EC on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Slovenia, Transportation & Logistics

Biggest ever EIB loan in Slovenia: EUR 500 million for co-financing with EU Funds

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 500 million to the Slovenian Government to facilitate the implementation of the Slovenian National Strategic Reference Framework. This is the biggest EIB loan ever granted in Slovenia. In general, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Slovenia

Petrol d.d.signs agreements to sell the shares of Istrabenz d.d.

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Ljubljana, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Petrol d.d., Ljubljana signed two agreements today to sell the shares of Istrabenz d.d. The agreements were entered into based on bids resulting from a public invitation to tender (published on 12 October 2012) for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Slovenia

Krka has presented its operating results for the first nine months of 2012

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Novo mesto, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Management Board of Krka, d. d. held a press conference today presenting to the public the results of the Krka Group and the Krka Company for the first nine months of 2012, which the Krka … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Slovenia

New generation washing machines and dryers unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 8, November 2012 by
New generation washing machines and dryers unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Gorenje presented its new generation of washing machines and dryers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over 200 guests, hosted by the TV personality Aleksandar Hršum were presented the advantages of these appliances. The guests were welcomed by the managing director … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Marketing, Slovenia, Technology

Environment: eight cities apply for European Green Capital Award 2015

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The deadline for submitting entries to become European Green Capital 2015 is now closed and the following cities have entered the competition: Bristol (UK) Brussels (Belgium) Bydgoszcz (Poland) Dublin (Ireland) Glasgow (UK) Kaunas (Lithuania) Kutahya (Turkey) Ljubljana (Slovenia) EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Society, Turkey, United Kingdom

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