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Agrokor Publishes Takeover Intent for Mercator
Agrokor Publishes Takeover Intent for Mercator

3 july 2014

Croatian food group Agrokor announced its intent to publish a takeover bid for the outstanding 47% in Slovenia's retailer Mercator it does not already own. Agrokor will reportedly offer EUR 86 per share, the price in last week's acquisition of a 53% stake from a consortium of sellers.

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Facebook in UK data-protection probe
Facebook in UK data-protection probe

3 july 2014

Facebook is facing questions about whether it has violated data-protection laws in the UK.

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FM for Stronger Consular Network to Help Exporters
FM for Stronger Consular Network to Help Exporters

2 july 2014

Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec told a business conference in Ljubljana that the boosting of Slovenia's exports requires the consular network to be strengthened with economic advisers, adding that companies should be encouraged to appear on foreign markets together.

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Phone home, it’s cheaper as EU roaming charges fall
Phone home, it’s cheaper as EU roaming charges fall

2 july 2014

It is just become much cheaper to use your mobile phone when travelling in the European Union as Brussels forced the telecoms companies to further reduce roaming charges.

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Eight Slovenian MEPs at Maiden Session of European Parliament
Eight Slovenian MEPs at Maiden Session of European Parliament

1 july 2014

Strasbourg - The new line-up of the 751-member European Parliament will hold its maiden session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, including the eight Slovenian MEPs who were elected in the 25 May elections. The Slovenian team features four newcomers, three second-time members and veteran Lojze Peterle, who will begin his third term as MEP.

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Italy is the most expensive holiday destination in Europe
Italy is the most expensive holiday destination in Europe

1 july 2014

Eurostat has released figures branding Italy as the most expensive holiday destination in Europe.

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