Thursday, 17th July 2025

Slovenia

Croatian Giant Atlantic Grupa Acquires Iconic Slovenian Brand Kekec

In a move signaling further consolidation of the Balkan food industry, Croatia’s Atlantic Grupa has struck a...

Luka Koper Launches €153m Expansion to Cement Adriatic Dominance

Luka Koper, Slovenia’s only commercial port and a key northern Adriatic hub, has kicked off a €153 million expansion of its Pristanišče 1 terminal...

Cheers to 200 Years: Slovenia’s Largest Brewery Marks a Historic Milestone

In a spirited celebration of resilience and craft, Slovenia’s largest brewery, Pivovarna Laško Union, is raising a glass to its 200th anniversary. What began in...

Adria Faces a Week of Weather Whiplash

The Adriatic region is reeling from a dramatic shift in weather. In Croatia, a violent hailstorm hammered the Dalmatian coast, damaging the iconic Poljud stadium...

Slovenia Shelves Property Tax Amid Housing Policy Setback

Slovenia’s government has hit pause on a long-promised property tax aimed at curbing housing inequality, after strong backlash from nearly all sides. The proposed 1.45%...

Hemofarm Acquires Fortacell to Boost Supplement Market Presence in the Balkans

Hemofarm has announced the acquisition of Fortacell, a leading supplement brand focused on immune health and vitality, in a deal that spans five Balkan...

Slovenia Joins CERN: A Small Nation, a Giant Scientific Leap

By becoming a full member of CERN on June 21st—officially marked by a flag-raising ceremony on July 3rd—Slovenia has stepped into the elite circle...

Slovenia’s AI Leap: Building the Future

With one of Europe’s fastest supercomputers and a UNESCO-backed AI research hub, Slovenia is stepping onto the global stage with a bold message: ethical...

Is Adria Ready for Premium Tourism 3.0?

There’s a quiet shift underway in the Adria region. The yachts still dock, the villas still shine, and the menus still boast truffles —...

What Sandoz’s €1 Billion Investment Means for Slovenia

Swiss pharmaceutical leader Sandoz has launched a major expansion in Slovenia, beginning construction on a €400 million biosimilars plant near Ljubljana airport. Set to open...

The 50-Year-Old Honey That Became Slovenia’s Most Remarkable Spirit

In a quiet cellar near Maribor, Slovenia, 750 kilograms of honey — untouched for over half a century — has been reborn as a...

The New Adria Power List

Ten Visionaries Born in Adria. Their Work Now Touches Millions. This Is Who’s Rewriting the Rules. WHAT DEFINES A TRUE INNOVATOR IN 2025? It’s not...

Viktorija Zadro-Huml, General Manager at Takeda in Croatia, Slovenia, and BiH

Takeda Builds Trust

Drawing on Takeda’s 240-year Japanese heritage, she works to align global expertise with local needs — championing access to treatment, cross-sector collaboration, and patient-first...

Aleksandar Perišić, Comedian, Writer, Balkan Bureaucracy Survivor

How to Solve a Problem the Balkan Way (Hint: Don’t)

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE BALKANS — at least that’s what you’ll hear from every local, especially those who’ve never travelled anywhere else. But...

Slovenia Enters Green Finance Arena

In a bold stride toward climate leadership, Slovenia has issued its first sustainability-linked bond, raising €1 billion to back its environmental ambitions. The 10-year bond,...