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The Largest Environmental Project in the History of Slovenia

In 2017, Slovenia plans to implement the largest-ever environmental project for the drainage and treatment of wastewater on the territory of Ljubljana. Launching of the project is part of the EU regional policy.

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Economy of Slovenia in 2017: Employment Market, Investments and Wage System in the Public Sector

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
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Nearly One Million Tourists Annually Visits Pomurje

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

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Slovenian Companies See Future in Electric Cars

The global car market share of electric vehicles is less than 1%. However, the Slovenian suppliers see great prospects in this market segment. About 60 companies with more than 20,000 employees are united into the automotive cluster of Slovenia (Slovenski avtomobilski grozd). In 2015, their income was almost 4 billion euros, which is 1/5 of

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Chinese Investments in the Balkans

The Chinese are considering a number of large investment projects in the infrastructure of the Balkan countries. The main subject of their interest in Slovenia is the port of Luka Koper, but the local government has already declared that the port is not available for sale. In addition, China is considering the purchase of the

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