Ljubljana – Pensioners will get 4.4% higher pensions at the end of the month in line with regular annual adjustment with wages and consumer prices. Back rise for January will be paid out as well. The adjustment will cost the Pension and Disabil...

Ljubljana – A total of 4,716 people tested positive for coronavirus in Slovenia on Tuesday, only two thirds of the case count the day before and 7% down from the bank holiday a week ago. According to the National Institute of Public Health, the...

Ljubljana – The scope of the cyberattack that broadcaster POP TV suffered on 8 February is becoming clear. The company has revealed hackers gained access to some personal data of individuals recruited for its shows, visitors to live shows, and ...

Ljubljana – Nurses, staff at social care institutions and pharmacies went on strike this morning after yesterday’s negotiations brought no meaningful progress, neither a pay increase similar to a recently agreed one for doctors and dentis...

Lendava – The spa in Lendava, known for its paraffin thermal water, has been closed for more than a year. Its director, Daniel Kovacs, says the spa will reopen this year after the buildings have been renovated and new services introduced. The s...

Ljubljana – The Left has withdrawn its motion for a consultative referendum on changes to the income tax act, as the government had indicated the referendum could be held on the same day as the general election. Left coordinator Luka Mesec said...

Beijing – Cross-country skier Anita Klemenčič will carry the Slovenian flag at the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games on Sunday. The only other Slovenian athlete to attend will be her cross-country teammate Neža Žerjav wit...

Ljubljana – Slovenia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) expressed its support on Wednesday for the new draft bill on cryptocurrency taxation, as it believes the additional state budget revenue could contribute to a tax relief on net...

Ljubljana – The Slovenian Tourist Board (STO) has entered a partnership with Janja Garnbret, currently the world’s best female climber, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist. Garnbret has thus joined a number of Slovenian top...

Ljubljana – The government endorsed at a correspondence session on Wednesday the financial plan of the public Health Insurance Institute (ZZZS) for 2022, which projects a shortfall of revenue over expenditure of around EUR 149 million. The ZZZS...