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Slovenia Retains the 37th Place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

According to the latest data of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Slovenia ranks 37th as in 2018. As compared to 2014, Slovenia has improved its position by 18 points. Photo: Shutterstock/mrmohock The ranking is published annually by the Swiss International Management Development Institute. Slovenia has the highest rates in public administration and entrepreneurship. According to

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The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Pays an Official Visit to Slovenia

On Tuesday, 28 May 2019, President Borut Pahor met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Zoran Zajev, who paid an official visit to Slovenia. Photo: Shutterstock/Esfera During the negotiations, President Pahor and Prime Minister Zajev confirmed friendly relations between the two countries. Among other things, Borut Pahor noted that Macedonia is

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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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