Slovenia and the EU

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Slovenia warns might delay Croatia's EU entry over bank row — 14 December 2012, 16:59 CET

Slovenia might still block Croatia's accession to the European Union, planned for July 2013, if a long-standing dispute over bank savings is not quickly resolved, Slovenia's foreign minister warned Friday.

Slovenia factfile — 30 November 2012, 11:06 CET

Slovenia, which is holding a presidential run-off on Sunday, was one of the first republics to break away from Yugoslavia in the 1990s, and is the only one so far to have joined the European Union and eurozone.

Croatia ready to solve banking row with Slovenia: FM — 22 September 2012, 20:42 CET

Croatian Foreign Minister Vesna Pusic said on Saturday her country was ready to solve a bank savings row with Slovenia that threatens to stall Zagreb's accession to the European Union.

Slovenia to block Croatia's EU accession over banking row — 20 September 2012, 22:57 CET

Slovenia will not ratify Croatia's EU accession planned for 2013 unless a deal is reached over a bank savings row between the two former Yugoslav states, a Slovenian official said Thursday.

Slovenia PM says no need for EU bailout for the moment — 29 June 2012, 16:17 CET

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa insisted Friday there is currently no need for the country to seek a European bailout, but added it was still unclear how much help banks would need.

Slovenian PM warns opposition of 'Greek scenario' — 27 June 2012, 22:02 CET

Slovenia may be forced to ask for an international bailout if the opposition fails to back legislation to stabilize the country's public finances in July, the eurozone country's prime minister said Wednesday.

Doing business in Slovenia: Sustainability — 17 May 2012, 01:25 CET

The Slovenian Development Strategy is the document that provides businesses with guidance on how to become more sustainable.

Slovenia, Croatia play down bank savings row — 15 May 2012, 15:27 CET

Slovenia and Croatia played down media speculations Tuesday that an old dispute over bank savings has erupted again, insisting it would not affect Zagreb's planned 2013 entry into the EU.

Slovenia: country overview — 19 July 2012, 16:12 CET

Slovenia became the first 2004 European Union entrant to adopt the euro (on 1 January 2007) and has experienced one of the most stable political and economic transitions in Central and Southeastern Europe.

Slovenia demands Croatian explanation over savings row — 03 May 2012, 22:17 CET

Slovenia on Thursday called on Croatia to explain its reluctance to meet commitments made during the Croatian bid to join the European Union to end a bank savings row.

Slovenia freezes ACTA ratification — 15 March 2012, 17:02 CET

Slovenia's centre-right government on Thursday froze the ratification of the controversial anti-online piracy pact ACTA until the European Union reaches a common position on the issue.

Greek shareholder accountability law against EU rules — 01 November 2010, 23:11 CET

A Greek law allowing minor shareholders of television companies to be penalised for improper content violates European Union principles, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled.

State aid: Commission to investigate EUR 20 million capital injections into Elan of Slovenia — 12 May 2010, 22:47 CET

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under EU State aid rules into capital injections destined to two subsidiaries of state owned company Elan Skupina in Slovenia.

Commission approves second prolongation of Slovenian liquidity scheme for the financial sector — 15 April 2010, 23:58 CET

The European Commission has authorised, under EU state aid rules, the second prolongation until 30 June 2010 of a Slovenian liquidity scheme for the financial sector.

EU green light for Slovenian short-term export-credit insurance scheme — 18 March 2010, 23:09 CET

The European Commission has authorised, under EU state aid rules, a measure adopted by Slovenia to limit the adverse impact of the current financial crisis on export firms.

Slovenia: Economy Overview — 16 December 2010, 00:38 CET

Slovenia became the first 2004 European Union entrant to adopt the euro (on 1 January 2007) and has become a model of economic success and stability for the region.

Slovenia Investment Climate 2009 — 11 November 2009, 14:42 CET

A European Union member since May 1, 2004 and a eurozone member since January 1, 2007, Slovenia has a strong mix of qualities to recommend it as an investment location. With excellent infrastructure, a major port on the Adriatic Sea and a highly educated work force, Slovenia can be an attractive place for the investor to access the markets of Central and Southeastern Europe.

Access to finance — 17 May 2012, 00:55 CET

In addition to European funding in various forms, several sources of funding are available to business persons in Slovenia. As a general rule, they follow the intent of establishing a systematic business-friendly environment.

Starting a business in Slovenia — 15 May 2012, 18:21 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Slovenia.

Slovenia and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:46 CET

Slovenia joined the European Union in 2004 and, on 1 January 2007, became the first of the new EU countries to adopt the euro.

Programme and Priorities of the Slovenian EU Presidency — 08 January 2008, 15:10 CET

The five main priorities of Slovenian presidency are: The future of the Union and timely entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; Successful launching of the new Lisbon Strategy cycle; A step forward in addressing climate-energy issues; Strengthening of the European perspective of the Western Balkans; Promoting the dialogue between cultures, beliefs and traditions in the context of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.

Slovenia country profile — 14 May 2012, 01:08 CET

Previously one of Yugoslavia's six constituent republics, present-day Slovenia became independent in 1991 as Yugoslavia fell apart. The Republic of Slovenia became a member state of the European Union on 1 May 2004.

Slovenia Yellow Pages — 04 August 2006, 12:26 CET

Addresses for more than 97,000 business subjects (42,000 companies and 55,000 independent entrepreneurs) in Slovenia

Slovenia Partner — 14 December 2010, 21:12 CET

Gateway To Slovenian business - database of Slovenian exporters, Slovenian business partners, and information about Slovenia as the location for your investment project.

Slovenia Business Week — 04 August 2006, 12:24 CET

Slovenia Business Week is an electronic weekly, issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, with news on a variety of topics concerning the Slovenian economy and business.