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Janša and Pahor pay tribute to EU on Europe Day
LJUBLJANA - Prime Minister Janez Janša joined the leaders of other EU countries and the bloc's three key institutions for a joint video message posted on Twitter on Europe Day, describing the EU as "our conscious choice. A choice in the hope of peace, freedom and prosperity". Meanwhile, President Borut Pahor joined Europe Day celebrations by posting a video message on his Twitter account in which he called for more Europe and more solidarity, expressing the belief that the Europe should emerge more integrated, efficient and united from the present crisis.
Logar indicates positive turn in relations with Croatia
LJUBLJANA - Foreign Minister Anže Logar commented on Slovenian-Croatian relations in an interview with the newspaper Delo, airing the view that too much had been said but too little done about the relations. He indicated the coronavirus epidemic reset bilateral relations. "Considering the terrible problems at the start of the outbreak, the neighbouring countries cooperated well and successfully. And this is a good starting position to resume talks. Announcing a lawsuit, for example, is not a good starting point for talks," he said. He suggested talks could resume after Croatia's elections.
Logar urges int. cooperation in UN Security Council address
LJUBLJANA - Foreign Minister Anže Logar underscored the importance of international cooperation and partnership as he addressed via videolink an informal session of the UN Security Council on Friday marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. In a press release, the Foreign Ministry said it was "the right moment for countries to push for an efficient multilateralism centred around the UN, as only cooperation, solidarity and mutual trust can guarantee peace and prosperity for all".
Russian ambassador honours victims of Nazi camp in Maribor
MARIBOR - Russian Ambassador Timur Rafailovic Eyvazov laid a wreath at the site of a former Nazi prison camp in Maribor in memory of several thousand Russian prisoners of war who died there. He said keeping the memory alive was important to prevent history repeating again. The building of the former Stalag XVIII D camp is being turned into a museum after the Maribor municipality has bought the plot from a private owner, while Russia is to provide the funding to create a museum.
Slovenia's Covid-19 death toll surpasses 100
LJUBLJANA - Slovenia's Covid-19 death toll increased to 101 after another patient died on Friday as four more tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the national case count so far to 1,454, data released by the government show. More than 1,176 tests for Sars-CoV-2 were conducted yesterday. Three more patients were discharged from hospitals, leaving only 43 patients with Covid-19 hospitalised. Ten are in intensive care, after two more were moved to regular wards.
Sunbathing on the beach remains off-limits
KOPER - Gathering on Slovenia's beaches and at other public places on the coast remains banned, with the exception of individual sports activities. The warning issued by coastal town mayors and Koper Police Department on Friday appears to have been heeded as the civil protection authorities did not register violations against physical distancing measures. Bathing and swimming is allowed, but any time spent on the beach prior or after these activities must be kept short.
Majority in Delo poll believe economy minister should resign
LJUBLJANA - Almost 60% of those questioned in a poll commissioned by the newspaper Delo believe that Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek should resign over contentious procurement of personal protective equipment. Just over 60% of respondents also believe the government has not conducted the purchases of masks and other equipment appropriately, against nearly 30% who believe the deals had been conducted in a suitable way.
Labour market to depend on economy re-launch
LJUBLJANA - Almost 89,000 Slovenians were unemployed in April, compared to the expected 71,000 under normal circumstances, but the number would have been even higher without the government measures. The future of the labour market is uncertain, and much will depend on how the economy will be relaunched, Mitja Bobnar, director general of the Employment Service, told the STA in an interview. The hospitality and tourism have been hammered hardest and the impact for the sector will linger.
Oil maker Gea going strong
SLOVENSKA BISTRICA - Gea, Slovenia's leading vegetable oil manufacturer, saw its sales revenue rise by 20% to EUR 30.5 million last year while net profit almost quadrupled to EUR 800,000. The Slovenska Bistrica-based company, part of the Plasta group owned by Franc Frelih since 2018, increased production 38% to almost 35,500 tonnes of products. Gea generated EUR 17 million of its sales revenue in Slovenia. Italy remained the biggest export market, accounting for 60% of all exports.
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