In Slovenia, just like in the rest of the former Yugoslav republics, there was no lustration; the old networks are still predominant – not only in politics and the economy but also in the judiciary. The conservative Prime Minister Janez Janša is a victim of their machinations. In 1988, a military court sentenced him to …
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) receives around 240 complaints from Slovenia every year. The court convicted Slovenia of human rights violations in 332 cases so far (93 percent). Slovenia has so far paid 295,644,418.49 euros in compensation from the state budget. In addition to the media, the judiciary is also a big problem …
The government appointed Ivan Simič, the acting director of the Financial Administration (FURS), for a full term, effective on 18 November. His term will expire in November 2026 with the possibility of reappointment, the Government Communication Office (UKOM) said. Simič is a tax expert and the head of the Strategic Council for Debureaucratisation, which is …
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The Madagascar-based missionary, Pedro Opeka, is undoubtedly a Slovenian for whom it can be said that he is the personification of goodness, especially in terms of selfless help to fellow human beings when they find themselves in distress. While the vast majority resort to pleasant but empty words, the effects of Opeka’s work are visible …
The Slovenian pavilion at the Expo show in Dubai attracted more than 120,000 visitors in the first month since the opening, which SPIRIT Slovenija, the agency in charge of the country’s Expo showcase, sees as a very successful start of the project. In a press release, SPIRIT said that impressions were overly positive with the …
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Slovenia’s joblessness saw a slight monthly increase in October, as a total of 66,654 people were registered as unemployed at the end of the month. The total number was up 0.8% compared to September and down 20.3% year-on-year. The Employment Service said the uptick was typical for this time of year as first-time job seekers …
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A larger portion of the French population trust the right-wing presidential candidate the most, according to the findings of recent survey. Le Pen enjoys particularly high support from three social groups: traders, manual workers and young people. Emmanuel Macron’s supporters come from a completely different background. On security issues, the French population has more confidence …
The campaign promoting diversity and the freedom to wear the hijab has sparked public outcry. It was launched by the Council of Europe, with the European Union being one of the sponsors. Several politicians have condemned the campaign, arguing that it aims to undermine the values, roots and civilisation of Europe. By: V4 Agency
Slovenia’s coronavirus case count hit 4,511 on Wednesday, up by more than a thousand on the record tally recorded the day before as the epidemic appears to be slipping out of control. Government data shows the number of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 increased to 735, with 169 of them now being treated in intensive care. …
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The number of towns and villages in the Austrian province that have German-Slovenian town names has increased to 171 after Mače (Matschach) and Sveče (Suetschach) have been added to the list, according to a report on the Slovenian programme of ORF, the Austrian public broadcaster. Bilingual town signs in the two villages in the Bistrica …
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Slovenia placed fifth on Lonely Planet’s list of top 10 countries to visit in 2022 as the travel brand highlights the country’s diverse gastronomy and numerous possibilities of active experiences. Slovenia is described as a green destination as its sustainable policy and natural riches are put front and centre. “Slovenia is a world leader in …
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“Countries that adhere to the rule of law do not suspend judges like him. A measure like that is only used to silence unwanted judges,” lawyer Aleksander Pevec pointed out, also emphasising the importance of the independence of each individual judge. In his statement, he was, of course, referring to the now-former judge Zvjezdan Radonjić, who …
