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7 june 2016

Creating 3D models with your mobile phone In this edition of Futuris, we look at whether our smartphones can help to create sophisticated 3D models. In a World where smartphones, sensors and cameras are everywhere, researchers dream of using their mobile phones differently.

7 june 2016

Real estate and construction are definitely causing more headaches than companies in the manufacturing or food sectors” Imre Balogh is currently running the Bank Asset Management Company (DUTB d.d.) as CEO and Executive Director. The merged entity manages around €1.6 bn of predominantly distressed assets of large corporates and SMEs. According to Balogh, the majority of investor interest comes from Europe and from international financial investors focusing on the region.

7 june 2016

EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries.

7 june 2016

Ljubljana introducing zero-emission sightseeing train A zero-emission tourist train, named Urban, is set to tour the streets of this year's European Green Capital as of mid-April. Urban, which will be free of charge in the first days after its launch, will connect Ljubljana's main tourist attractions throughout the year.

7 june 2016

Euro 2016: Daniel Sturridge says England's youth can be key in France England striker Daniel Sturridge says age is no barrier to success at Euro 2016, which gets under way this week.

7 june 2016

ERC head discusses development of young scientists in Slovenia President of the European Research Council Jean-Pierre Bourguignon attended on Monday a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the National Chemistry Institute together with Slovenian PM Miro Cerar.

7 june 2016

Swiss advocates of basic income for all claim moral victory, despite crushing defeat Swiss voters may have overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all, but for some that doesn't necessarily mean the debate is over.

7 june 2016

Slovenian contemporary design in wood on show A travelling exhibition of Slovenian contemporary design in wood will be launched at the headquarters of the Culture Ministry on Tuesday to mark the 25th anniversary of Slovenia's independence.