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The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank Approves a Loan of 250 Million Euros to Slovenia

In mid-May, the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank approved a loan of 250 million euros to Slovenia for the construction of a second railway line between Divača station and the Port of Koper. This fact is a significant step towards the completion of the financial project plan estimated at 1.2 billion euros.

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The GDP of Slovenia Grows by 40% Since Joining the EU

Since joining the EU 15 years ago, the Slovenia’s GDP has grown by 40%. This is evidenced by the data included in the booklet released last week by the European Commission – on the eve of the anniversary of Slovenia’s accession to the EU. Photo: © Freepik/Natanael Ginting Since 2004, Slovenia has received 9.2 billion

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Slovenia to Receive about 45 Million Euros for Environmental Projects from the European Commission

In February 2019, the European Commission confirmed the decision to allocate 44.3 million euros for Slovenia under the LIFE environmental and climate protection programme, including 27.3 million euros for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: © Freepik/@freepik.diller The European Commission announced the provision of a total of 116.1 million euros for 12 major

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Slovenian Producers Take Part in the National Trade Fair for Meat Products in Croatia

On 12 and 13 April 2019, the 14th National Trade Fair for Prosciutto and Sustainable Dry Cured Meat Products with International Participation took place in the Sinj Castle (Croatia). This event promotes the traditional method of dry cured meat production in combination with new standards. Photo: © Freepik/@freepik.diller Manufacturers, organizations, and experts traditionally participate in

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The Cost of Housing in Slovenia Increases by 18.2% in 2018

According to the data announced on 25 March 2019 by the Statistics Service, the cost of housing in Slovenia increased by 18.2% in 2018. The number of sold apartments in the primary market remained extremely low for the second year in a row. The cost of apartments in the secondary market of Slovenia increased by

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