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Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:10:00 +0000
Another protest against Covid pass mandate held in Ljubljana
Ljubljana – Protesters against Covid pass mandate and other coronavirus-related restrictions gathered for the sixth consecutive rally in Ljubljana on Wednesday, urging an early election. The protest was addressed by the head of the Resni.ca (Tr...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:09:09 +0000
Government discusses rising energy prices
Ljubljana – The government discussed potential measures to contain the impact of soaring energy prices on Wednesday, but no measures have been taken yet pending a discussion on the matter at the EU summit. A press release after the session said...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:08:09 +0000
Janša discusses importance of cooperation at Tripartite Summit
Ljubljana – Prime Minister Janez Janša discussed the significance of social dialogue, cooperation, green and digital transition, lifelong learning and sustainable work as he addressed a virtual Tripartite Social Summit ahead of the EU summit. ...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:07:11 +0000
Parliament amends pharmacy practice act
Ljubljana – The National Assembly voted 47 in favour and 37 against on Wednesday to endorse a bill amending the pharmacy practice act which lifts the ban on vertical integration of pharmacies and drug wholesalers in cases when the wholesaler is...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:06:09 +0000
Janša talks EU digital transformation framework with Apple CEO
Ljubljana – Prime Minister Janez Janša had a video call with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday with a release from the Government Communication Office saying they talked about legislative acts that are being coordinated in the EU in the field of...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:04:42 +0000
Slovenia’s Covid death toll passes 5,000
Ljubljana – Slovenia’s death toll from Covid-19 has passed 5,000 with the national public health chief warning that many of the fatalities in recent months have been unnecessary as there have been enough vaccines. Data from the Health Min...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:27 +0000
Court finds doctor who invoked conscientious objections to abortion discriminated against
Ljubljana – The Ljubljana Local Court has ruled that a candidate for specialisation in gynaecology was discriminated against by the Medical Chamber after she voiced her conscientious objections to abortion and intrauterine contraception (IUD). ...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:59:31 +0000
Nine-month high of over 2,000 new coronavirus cases recorded
Ljubljana – Slovenia logged 2,145 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the highest daily number of confirmed infections since 12 January, according to data by the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ). The share of positive tests stood at 29....

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:58:38 +0000
Autumn brings early outbreak of respiratory infections
Ljubljana – The season of respiratory infections in children is in full swing, having kicked in earlier than in previous years. There is an uptick in young children who need hospital treatment, including in intensive care. One of the reasons is...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:54:37 +0000
Renewables produce a third of Slovenia’s electricity
Ljubljana – A third of Slovenia’s electricity output was generated with renewables last year, as renewable electricity generation rose in both the EU and Slovenia, the Statistics Office (SURS) said on Wednesday prior to the 25-29 October ...



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