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Economic Bulletin Issue 4, 2025
Overview At its meeting on 5 June 2025, the Governing Council decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which the Governing Council...

Business Forum in Tokyo: A New Chapter in Slovenia–Japan Economic Relations
SLOVENIA, June 19 - Organized by SPIRIT Slovenia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, the forum aimed to strengthen economic ties, showcase business environments, and facilitate networking and B2B meetings. The event was opened by...

The Future of Medicine Arrives: Gene Matrix Launches Revolutionary AI-Powered Cancer and PGx Tests in Slovenia
Chicago-based AI-genomics leader introduces its pioneering GeneCancer™ and GenePGx™ tests to the European market, starting with a strategic launch in Slovenia. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark move...

159th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 19 - The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted the draft text of the Healthcare Digitalisation Act (ZDigZ) and submitted it to the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia for regular legislative procedure. The...

Slovenia launches international workshop to open discussion on intellectual property valuation
SLOVENIA, June 18 - The event is organized by the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). It is the first workshop of this kind in...

Slovenia Maintains Its Competitiveness – Standing Out in International Trade and Quality of Life
SLOVENIA, June 17 - Slovenia ranks an impressive 4th in quality of life, 6th in international trade, 9th in high-tech exports, and 13th in environmental sustainability. These results affirm Slovenia’s strong competitive advantages and reflect an...

158th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 17 - At today's session, the Government determined the breakdown of the 2026 and 2027 budget expenditure. The key priorities remain focused on the business sector and competitiveness, post-flood reconstruction, security and defence,...

Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hiša Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced
SLOVENIA, June 13 - The prestigious Michelin Guide, the most influential brand in the culinary world, has for the sixth consecutive year highlighted the best Slovenian restaurants, reaffirming the outstanding quality, sustainability, and diversity...

Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hiša Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slovenian gastronomy has once again achieved exceptional success, which reflects the Slovenian Tourist Board’s continued efforts to promote the country as a world-class gastronomic...

Slovenia's activities and plans for future action at the economic diplomacy consultations
SLOVENIA, June 12 - The consultations are aimed at addressing issues encountered by economic advisers in their day-to-day work and at presenting plans for future activities. Economic advisers at Slovenia’s diplomatic and consular missions cover...

European Electronics Distributors Pivot to Hong Kong as Trade Wars Reshape Global Supply Chains
HK Refurbished Stock Reports 300% Surge in European Inquiries as Businesses Seek Tariff-Free Smartphone Sourcing Alternatives UNITED KINGDOM, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global trade tensions continue to disrupt traditional...

157th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 12 - At today's session, the Government finalised the text of the draft Act Amending the Spatial Management Act and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration under the ordinary legislative procedure. The amendments to...

Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs visits Moldova after more than ten years
SLOVENIA, June 10 - The last Slovenian foreign minister to visit the Republic of Moldova was former Minister Samuel Žbogar in 2011, which is why Minister Fajon expressed her great satisfaction with her visit to Chisinau. In the discussion with the...

Minister Fajon: Slovenia will continue to prioritise the Mediterranean region on the EU’s agenda
SLOVENIA, June 12 - “The war in the Middle East proved that the region’s stability is key not only for the security of the EU and the region, but also for global security. It is a painful reminder that this cradle of life and civilisation can also...

Euro area and national quarterly financial accounts – Quality report 2024
This biennial report reviews the quality of the quarterly euro area and national financial accounts.[1] It fulfils the formal requirement for the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) to inform the Governing Council of the ECB on the...

Political consultations between Slovenia and Ethiopia on enhancing cooperation
SLOVENIA, June 5 - These were the fourth political consultations between the two countries, demonstrating the strengthening of bilateral relations in recent years, primarily due to the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis...

State Secretary Štucin holds political consultations with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
SLOVENIA, June 9 - Today, State Secretary Marko Štucin hosted the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Eduard Hulicius, in Strunjan. In addition to bilateral relations, they focused on topical European and international...

Slovenia hosted MED9 Ministerial meeting in Portorož
SLOVENIA, June 2 - The main objective of the meeting was to deepen cooperation among MED9 countries in areas crucial for increasing energy connectivity, promoting cross-border renewable energy projects, ensuring competitiveness through...

156th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 5 - At today's session, the Government adopted the proposed Climate Act. With the proposed new Climate Act, a legislative framework that goes beyond a narrow environmental focus, Slovenia is embarking on the path of strategic...

Slovenia to become full member of CERN in June
SLOVENIA, May 28 - Slovenia will become the 25th member of CERN. "It will also become a co-owner of the entire CERN infrastructure. This will be our laboratory too, and we will decide in what direction to develop, what to build, where to focus our...