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Massive India heatwave 'kills 500'
Massive India heatwave 'kills 500'

25 may 2015

At least 500 people are reported to have died in a heatwave sweeping India, with temperatures reaching 48C (118F) in some areas.

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Project of "Innovation Crossroads" Launched
Project of "Innovation Crossroads" Launched

22 may 2015

Several key players from science and business established in Ljubljana on Thursday the Slovenian Crossroads for Innovation, a forum aimed at bringing together dispersed innovation potential, knowledge and skills in the country.

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Towards a child-friendly judicial system in Europe
Towards a child-friendly judicial system in Europe

22 may 2015

Kate in London asks: "Each year hundreds of thousands of children across the EU are involved in legal proceedings. But are the member states' judicial systems adapted to their specific needs?"

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Maraaya Aiming for Eurovision Final
Maraaya Aiming for Eurovision Final

21 may 2015

Slovenia's Eurovision entry Maraaya will appear in the second semi-final of the song contest in Vienna Thursday evening. The duo are among the bookies' favourites and are confidently aiming for a place in Saturday's finals.

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ISIL controls more than half of Syria after seizing Palmyra
ISIL controls more than half of Syria after seizing Palmyra

21 may 2015

More than 100 Pro-Syrian government fighters have been reported killed as ISIL captured all of the historic city of Palmyra according to the British-based Syrian observatory for Human rights.

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Fitch Reviews European Bank Ratings, Including Slovenia's
Fitch Reviews European Bank Ratings, Including Slovenia's

20 may 2015

Ratings agency Fitch has taken a previously announced action to downgrade a series of European banks, including Slovenia's state-owned NLB and NKBM.

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ILO warns job insecurity growing globally
ILO warns job insecurity growing globally

20 may 2015

Precarious work and temporary contracts are increasingly becoming commonplace around the world, according to a new report.

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High-Profile Summit in Portotož to Discuss Coop in SE Europe
High-Profile Summit in Portotož to Discuss Coop in SE Europe

19 may 2015

Around 150 politicians and influential business executives from South-eastern Europe will meet in the Slovenian coastal resort of Portorož at the beginning of June to discuss possibilities of regional cooperation in energy, tourism, transport, infrastructure and finance.

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