Friday, 29th August 2025

Ljubljana

Economic Sentiment in Slovenia Edges Up

Slovenia’s economic sentiment indicator improved to –2.5 pp in August, up 0.8 points from July. While still below last year’s level, the increase reflects greater confidence...

Ecolab Appoints New Regional Manager in Slovenia

Ecolab has named Gordan Škorić as its new Regional Manager for Slovenia, reinforcing the country’s growing importance within the company’s Central and Southeastern European portfolio. Škorić steps...

End of the Voyage: Slovenia’s Once-Mighty Shipping Giant Sinks into Liquidation

Once the jewel of Yugoslavia’s merchant fleet, Slovenia’s iconic shipping company, Splošna Plovba, has quietly slipped beneath the surface. Founded in 1954 with a single...

Ljubljana Airport Lands Major Upgrade with New Taxiway J

Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport has completed a major infrastructure project — the construction of Taxiway J, a 170-metre connector designed to enhance manoeuvrability for...

From Alpine Springs to High-End Bars: The Rise of Slovenia’s Luxury Ice

In the foothills of Slovenia’s Kamnik–Savinja Alps, three entrepreneurs have turned frozen water into a luxury business. Founded in 2020, Arctic Luxury Ice handcrafts crystal-clear...

Slovenia’s Bold Labour Reform: Fridays Off, Shorter Hours, Same Benefits

In a sweeping overhaul of its labour market, Slovenia is set to implement a groundbreaking law from 1 January 2026 that could redefine the...

Green Giant Docks in Koper: BYD Shenzhen Ushers in a New Era of Car Shipping

The Port of Koper welcomed a futuristic visitor last week — BYD Shenzhen, one of the world’s largest and most sustainable car transport vessels. Stretching 219...

Dončić Commits to Lakers with $165m Extension, Eyes Legacy in Los Angeles

Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping him with the franchise until 2028. The 26-year-old Slovenian...

Adria Bakes Under Intense Heatwave

From Slovenia’s coast to Serbia’s plains, much of the Adria region sweltered under extreme heat on 25 and 26 July. Daily highs reached 30–35 °C, with...

From Cappadocia to the Clouds of Slovenia: Hot Air Balloon Giant Lands in Murska Sobota

A colourful shift is taking place in the skies above Slovenia. Pasha Balloons, the renowned Turkish manufacturer behind some of the world’s most iconic hot...

Bosnian Arms Maker Reports Profit Surge

Bosnia’s defense industry is quietly strengthening. BNT TMIH, a state-owned arms manufacturer, announced a 71% rise in net profit...

Serbia Bets on AI to Transform Tourism Industry

Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for a landmark programme designed to drive artificial intelligence into the heart...

Končar Taps Hyundai Partnership to Power Asian Market Expansion

Croatia’s Končar – Motors and Electrical Systems has struck a major deal with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Electric, marking...

Serbia’s Digital Boom: IT Service Exports Hit €2.21bn in Just Six Months

Serbia’s IT sector is on a sharp upward trajectory, with exports of information and communication technology (ICT) services reaching...

Green Giant Docks in Koper: BYD Shenzhen Ushers in a New Era of Car Shipping

The Port of Koper welcomed a futuristic visitor last week — BYD Shenzhen, one of the world’s largest and most...
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