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The Institute for Strategic Studies prepared a forecast of the investment climate in Slovenia and in the neighbouring countries of the Western Balkans region. Studies have shown that in 2017 the economy of Slovenia will be particularly influenced by the following three spheres: employment market, investments and wage system in the public sector. Estimates made

Tourism in Pomurje remains one of the main economy sectors. Almost a hundred travel agencies employ more than 1,000 Pomurje dwellers, while more than 1 million tourists visited the north-eastern Slovenia in 2016. This year, a large network of local guides has been created in Pomurje to promote the region among travellers. A number of

The Japanese company Kansai Paint, which is the leading manufacturer of automotive, industrial, protective heat insulating and marine paints in Japan, purchased the Helios Group. According to the Finance journalists, the purchase price amounted to 572 million euros. The Helios Group (Domžale) officials have reported that its former owners — Ring International Holding, Franklin Templeton

In August this year, the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) nominated Slovenia for obtaining the World Legacy Awards presented by the National Geographic channel. Slovenia claims the National Geographic Channel Award in the category of Destination Leadership, in which the jury estimates the environmental regulations, the environmental solutions, and the level of environment and cultural heritage