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STA, 31 August 2018 - Driven by external trade, Slovenia's economy expanded by 3.8% in the second quarter over the same period a year ago, while the seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 4.3% year-on-year and by 0.8% from the previous quarter, the Statistics Office (SURS) reported.
A look at this week’s editorials from the leading reviews of the Left and Right.
STA, 30 August 2018 - Responding to tax policy changes announced in the new coalition agreement, successful exhaust maker Akrapovič said on Thursday it would immediately spend its entire accumulated profit on dividends and investments in "more predictable business environments".
STA, 30 August 2018 - After acquiring the household appliances manufacturer Gorenje, China's Hisense is planning to build a TV manufacturing plant in Velenje, Slovenia, in an investment that Gorenje CEO Franjo Bobinac says will create several hundred new jobs.
Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Friday, 31 August 2018, as prepared by the STA:
A huge post that serves as a guide to the biggest names in the new coalition.
STA, 30 August 2018 - The Slovenia-based air carrier Adria Airways reported on Thursday an 8.6% rise in passenger numbers for the first half of the year.
The group also claims its pro-business stance is apolitical.
STA, 30 August 2018 - The specialised state prosecution has filed criminal charges against four people involved in contentious stand-by bonuses at a Ljubljana faculty. Media reports indicate former Finance Minister Dušan Mramor, a former dean at the Ljubljana Faculty of Economics, and incumbent dean Metka Tekavčič are among the suspects.
STA, 29 August 2018 - The national motorway company, DARS, reported on Wednesday EUR 64.9m in net profit for the first six months, a 6% year-on-year increase. Revenue also increased by 6% to EUR 225.2m.
