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PM says Slovenia supports democratic demands of Belarusians
LJUBLJANA - The EU's primary concern is that the fundamental rights and freedoms of Belarusians, including the right to free and fair election and self-determination about their international connections, are respected, Prime Minister Janez Janša told a virtual EU summit. He said Russia should recognise these rights as well. "Slovenia knows about stolen elections from its own experience and it thus understands and supports the democratic demands by the Belarusians," he was quoted as saying. Only a new presidential election with a strong presence of OSCE observers can lead to stabilisation of the country and ensure peace.
Slovenia plans to red-list Croatia as of Friday
BRDO PRI KRANJU - Slovenia plans to put Croatia on the red list of countries from which travellers must undergo a 14-day quarantine. Those already in Croatia have until the end of the week to avoid quarantine, those travelling there as of Friday will have to quarantine, government spokesman Jelko Kacin said. The decision to red-list Croatia will formally be made at Thursday's cabinet session and published in the Official Gazette the same day. "Fact is that the situation in Croatia is deteriorating dramatically. Data on infections show that the situation is really bad," Kacin said after the government meet epidemiologists to discuss the way forward.
Tuesday's tests confirm 37 new Sars-CoV-2 infections
LJUBLJANA - The number of new Sars-CoV-2 infections reached a new four-month high on Tuesday, as 37 out of 1,092 tests came back positive. There were no deaths, meaning the death toll remains at 129. Presently 17 patients need hospital treatment, with three receiving intensive care. There have so far been 2,493 confirmed Sars-CoV-2 infections in Slovenia with 285 of them active infections, according to the national tracker covid-19.sledilnik. The infections were again very much dispersed regionally, involving 22 municipalities, with by far the largest number of active cases, 70, being reported for Ljubljana.
Slovenia's new ambassador to Serbia presents his credentials
BELGRADE, Serbia - Slovenia's new Ambassador to Serbia Damjan Bergant presented his credentials to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Vučić expressed the wish that the new ambassador contribute to better relations between the two countries, the Serbian press agency Tanjug reported. Bergant forwarded to Vučić regards from Slovenia's President Borut Pahor and expressed hope that circumstances would soon allow in-person contacts at the highest level.
Perutnina Ptuj reports record sales revenue for 2019
PTUJ - Perutnina Ptuj, the poultry group that was taken over by Ukrainian Holding MHP early last year, recorded EUR 285 million in sales revenue in 2019, a new record and 5% increase on the year before. EBITDA were up 43% to EUR 41.7 million. The group moreover managed to reduce its net financial debt by EUR 33 million and increased investment by 18% to EUR 9.1 million. Employing 3,693 people at the end of 2019, half of which in Slovenia, Perutnina Ptuj preserved the leading market position in Slovenia, while increasing its market share in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia. The company said the positive operations have continued this year despite the Covid-19 situation.
Almost 260 illegal migrants, seven smugglers caught last night
LJUBLJANA - Police last night caught 257 foreign citizens who entered Slovenia illegally and seven people smugglers, as part of enhanced border control in the areas policed by the Ljubljana and Novo Mesto police departments, in the south and south-east of the country. The purpose of enhanced control was to prevent and detect illegal crossings of the border in areas of the country most at risk of illegal migrations.
Celje over first hurdle in Champions League qualifiers
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Slovenia's football champions Celje defeated Ireland's Dundalk with a clean 3:0 in the first round of the first qualifying round for the UEFA Champions League and will face Norway's Molde in the second round. This was the first appearance for Celje in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
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