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This summary is provided by the STA:
Ministry easing quarantine rules for third countries
LJUBLJANA - The Foreign Ministry has amended somewhat a decree on quarantine requirement for people coming to Slovenia from third countries by adding new exemptions, including Slovenian citizens and foreigners with a permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia, persons attending a funeral of a relative, those coming for a medical examination or procedure, those transiting Slovenia, people who transport cargo, diplomatic personal and members of the civil protection.
Pahor concerned that protests will step up with the stepping up of crisis
LJUBLJANA - President Borut Pahor expressed concern in an interview with the weekly Nedelo that the growing economic and social crisis will increase people's distress and that the anti-government protests will intensify as a result. This is why he believes the government should hear the protesters' messages and restore cooperation with the opposition.
Six persons face minor offence proceedings after Friday's protests
LJUBLJANA - Six participants of Friday's bicycle protest in Ljubljana got involved in a minor altercation with the police in front of the Modern Centre Party (SMC) headquarters. Police told the STA they had violated public law and order by drawing slogans on the sidewalk with chalk, which will be treated as a minor offence.
No new coronavirus infections, deaths in Slovenia on Friday
LJUBLJANA - No new case of coronavirus infection was detected in Slovenia on Friday after 613 tests, and no patient died because of Covid-19, the government said on Twitter. Seven Covid-19 patients are still in hospitals, two in intensive care. Nobody was discharged from hospital yesterday.
Epidemic formally ends on Sunday, many restrictions remain
LJUBLJANA - After two and a half months, the Covid-19 epidemic will officially end on Sunday, as Slovenia becomes the first country in Europe to declare the epidemic over. Life is gradually returning to normal after schools and kindergartens were closed for two months, public transport suspended, non-essential stores closed and strict social distancing rules put in place.
Public health chief says epidemic not actually over
LJUBLJANA - The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) is in for a very difficult summer because of preparations for a second wave of the Covid-19 epidemic, NIJZ's new director Milan Krek told the STA. "The idea that the epidemic is over is actually fake news," he said about the formal end of the epidemic, warning that the second wave might be worse.
Revenue from gaming jumps in 2019
LJUBLJANA - Total gross revenue from gaming in Slovenia, meaning money paid in minus winnings, rose by EUR 14 million to EUR 333.2 million in 2019, show Financial Administration data. While the rise is substantial compared to modest yearly increases seen in the years after the financial crisis, the total figure is still 5% below that from 2012.
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