Slovenia Times
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:51:35 +0000Mass anti-government rally planned in Ljubljana
Ljubljana – Large anti-government protests are planned in Ljubljana on Friday after a series of groups and movements, including trade unions and opposition parties, have announced they will join in. The rally was first announced by the movement...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:48:24 +0000European chief prosecutor concerned over govt decision
Brussels – European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi has reacted to the government’s decision to annul the procedure to appoint Slovenia’s two European delegated prosecutors by saying the Slovenian authorities’ lack of sincere c...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:47:10 +0000Justice minister resigns as govt annuls delegated prosecutor procedure
Ljubljana – Justice Minister Lilijana Kozlovič has handed her resignation, the Justice Ministry confirmed for the STA. The reason is the government’s decision to annul the procedure to appoint Slovenia’s two European delegated pros...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:46:14 +0000Vrtovec discusses cross-border infrastructural projects with Austrian minister
Ljubljana/Vienna – Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec met his Austrian counterpart Leonore Gewessler in Vienna on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation, especially in transport and infrastructure, and bilateral relations. They agreed co...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:43:50 +0000Akrapovič says development key to 30 years of success
Ivančna Gorica/Črnomelj – Akrapovič, a Slovenian company known for its exhaust systems, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Founder and owner Igor Akrapovič pointed to continuous investment in development as the key to success. The e...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:42:34 +0000Right to use of sign language enshrined in Constitution
Ljubljana – The right to use and development of the Slovenian sign language was enshrined in the Constitution on Thursday as MPs endorsed the step unanimously. The latest constitutional law also sets down that a free use and development of the ...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:39:25 +0000DARS and Skytoll sign e-toll system contract
Ljubljana – The national motorway company DARS and Slovakia’s Skytoll signed a contract on Thursday to launch an e-tolling system for cars in Slovenia. Both sides will try to push forward the date of the launch so that drivers could start...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:37:45 +0000Tourism with cautious optimism ahead of summer season
Ljubljana – Slovenian tourism providers are cautiously optimistic ahead of the summer tourism season in light of a major decline in the epidemic. Roughly half the accommodation facilities are open, whereas the bulk of the other half will welcom...
Fri, 28 May 2021 04:36:01 +0000New tourist vouchers intended also for cultural, sport events
Ljubljana – Slovenia will introduce new tourism vouchers as it is finalising an emergency bill to help the tourism industry. Unlike the vouchers issued last year, it will also be possible to use these for services such as cultural and sport eve...
Wed, 26 May 2021 19:29:07 +0000Slovenia remains in yellow tier of Covid restrictions
Ljubljana- Slovenia formally remains in tier yellow of coronavirus restrictions, despite meeting the conditions for the green tier, where most restrictions would be lifted. The current regime will remain in place until 6 June, save for some changes t...