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Minister Calls for Revolution in Promotion of Tourism
Minister Calls for Revolution in Promotion of Tourism

29 january 2015

Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek has called for a revolution in the promotion of Slovenian tourism as a response to what he believes are negative trends in the industry.

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Private Equity Fund Cinven Confirms Interest in Telekom Slovenije
Private Equity Fund Cinven Confirms Interest in Telekom Slovenije

29 january 2015

Cinven, a UK-based private equity fund, confirmed Wednesday it was interested in acquiring a majority stake in Telekom Slovenije, the biggest company that Slovenia plans to privatise.

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Elan Provided EUR 5m in Equipment for Qatar Handball Arenas
Elan Provided EUR 5m in Equipment for Qatar Handball Arenas

28 january 2015

The three multi-purpose indoor arenas in Qatar currently serving as venues for the World Men's Handball Championship have been co-equipped by the Slovenian sports equipment manufacturer Elan in a deal worth EUR 4.8m.

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President Attends Auschwitz Ceremony in Poland
President Attends Auschwitz Ceremony in Poland

27 january 2015

President Borut Pahor will attend on Tuesday a ceremony marking 70 years since the liberation of Nazi German concentration camp Auschwitz in Poland's Oswiecim, where he will be accompanied by five concentration camp survivors.

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PM Congratulates Syriza, Hopes Greece to Adhere to EU Rules
PM Congratulates Syriza, Hopes Greece to Adhere to EU Rules

27 january 2015

Prime Minister Miro Cerar has congratulated the winner of Greece's general election, the far-left Syriza party, voicing the hope on Monday that Athens would continue to abide by European rules.

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An end in sight to Ebola, but WHO warns fight is not over
An end in sight to Ebola, but WHO warns fight is not over

26 january 2015

Stopping the spread of Ebola in West Africa is within reach, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that new cases have been declining over the past four weeks in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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Flisar World Champion in Ski Cross
Flisar World Champion in Ski Cross

26 january 2015

Slovenia's freestyle skier Filip Flisar won the skicross finals of the World Championships in Kreischberg, Austria, on Sunday. This is the first world cup medal for the Maribor native famous for his handlebar moustache.

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Krka Boss to Stay on for Another Term
Krka Boss to Stay on for Another Term

23 january 2015

The supervisory board of drug maker Krka has extended the term of chief executive Jože Colarič by another six-year term starting in January 2016.

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