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Slovenia, Slovakia Presidents Seek to Boost Ties

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:11:00 +0100

Efforts to improve trade and the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, topped talks between Slovenian President Danilo Tuerk and his Slovakian counterpart Ivan Gasparovic at Brdo pri Kranju on Monday.

US Frigate Docks in Koper

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +0100

US frigate USS John L. Hall docked in the Slovenian port of Koper on Monday. The ship's arrival is part of a programme of the United States Sixth Fleet intended for strengthening of global partnership at sea among NATO member states, commander Derek Lavan explained.

LJSE: Indices Flat in Mixed Trading

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:01:00 +0100

The main indices on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange were virtually flat in mixed trading Monday. The benchmark SBI 20 shed 9.09 points to 3,788.02 and the SBI TOP blue chip index edged 0.82 points higher to 931.57.

Academic Worried about Slovenia's Future

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:40:00 +0100

It has become a general belief that Slovenian politics is all about fighting, prominent academic Matjaz Kmecl told Monday's supplement of daily Delo. The country lacks a vision and a plan for the future, he added.

Pope Names Stanislav Lipovsek New Celje Bishop

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:39:00 +0100

Pope Benedict XVI has named Stanislav Lipovsek the new Celje bishop. Lipovsek will be invested at a ceremony at St Daniel Cathedral in Celje on 24 April, the Slovenian Bishops' Conference said Monday.

Red Cross Official Calls for Expanding Eligibility for Aid

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +0100

Red Cross Slovenia secretary general Janez Pezelj has told STA that the criteria for eligibility for non-financial aid should be expanded. He also believes that a moratorium should be imposed on repayments of loans taken by people who do not receive wages or were laid off.

Foreign Minister to Pay Working Visit to Austria (background)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:35:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar will pay a working visit to Austria Tuesday, his first bilateral visit to Slovenia's northern neighbour, which comes a year after his Austrian counterpart Michael Spindelegger was in Slovenia.

Monthly Earnings Down for Second Month

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:14:00 +0100

Employees in Slovenia earned an average of EUR 936.77 in monthly pay for January, down 2.1% on December and up 2.1% on January 2008. This was the second consecutive monthly drop in earnings.

Media Suggest Nussdorfer, Jenull Could Replace Brezigar

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:50:00 +0100

While the government is expected to decide this week whether to propose to parliament to dismiss State Prosecutor General Barbara Brezigar, Slovenian papers mention on Monday Higher State Prosecutor Vlasta Nussdorfer and Supreme State Prosecutor Hinko Jenull as potential candidates to replace her.

Elan Skis Win Red Dot Award

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:00 +0100

Sports equipment manufacturer Elan has won a Red Dot Design Award, which is conferred annually by the Essen-based Design Zentrum Nordhein Westfalen.

Poll Shows Discontent with Govt Record-High

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:26:00 +0100

Public approval for the government and parliament has sunk to its all-time low in daily Delo's latest opinion poll. The ruling Social Democrats (SD) and the opposition Democrats (SDS) are neck and neck, followed by the opposition National Party (SNS).

CORRECTION: "Schedule of Events for 15-21 March"

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0100

Please note that Leipzig is in Germany not in Austria as stated in Schedule of Events for 15-21 March under Thursday, 18 March.

Pahor Not Busy Thinking about the Search for His Successor

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0100

Prime Minister Borut Pahor has told weekly Reporter he is not preoccupied with the recent suggestion by veteran leftist politician Niko Kavcic that some on the left might be considering Pahor's replacement. "When we see each other we always debate whether we do it right or wrong. He has his viewpoint, and then we go on."

Delo Enthusiastic about Slovenia-Croatia Relations

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:40:00 +0100

Pondering Croatian President Ivo Josipovic's first visit to Slovenia, daily Delo is enthusiastic about the European rhetoric which it says has replaced the nationalistic one in bilateral relations.

Prijatelj Case Gives Vecer Hope Law Can Rule

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:37:00 +0100

The message of the detention of National Party (SNS) deputy Srecko Prijatelj is that not everything is allowed, the Maribor-based daily notes in Monday's commentary under "Not Everything is Allowed".

Weather: Clear Morning, Cloudy Afternoon

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:30:00 +0100

It will be predominantly clear on Monday morning, with fog in low-laying areas. However, some clouds as well as showers can be expected in the afternoon.

Delo: Highest Standards Should Apply to Brezigar's Dismissal

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:00:00 +0100

If the government decides to ask parliament to dismiss State Prosecutor General Barbara Brezigar, this will be the first time that one of the top judges or prosecutors in the country would have to leave prematurely, daily Delo notes on Monday.

Weekly: Prosecution, Police Abused for Rulers to Remain in Power

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Weekly Reporter says Monday that the pressure by the LDS and Zares on PM Borut Pahor has become so strong that he will have to give in and dismiss State Prosecutor General Barbara Brezigar probably already this week.

Slovakian President Gasparovic Expected in Slovenia

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:30:00 +0100

Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic will begin a two-day official visit to Slovenia on Monday to discuss bilateral relations, EU topics and the Western Balkans.

Schedule of Events for 15-21 March

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:15:00 +0100

Schedule of events in the week for 15-21 March:

Schedule of Events for Monday, 15 March

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:15:00 +0100

Below is a schedule of events for Monday, 15 March:

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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:05:00 +0100

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