Slovenia and the EU

Latest business news about Slovenia and the European Union.

Croatia says Balkans-EU summit go ahead despite Kosovo row — 16 March 2010, 23:41 CET

Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said on Tuesday she believed that an upcoming EU-Balkans summit would take place despite uncertainty over participation of Serbian and Kosovo leaders.

EU green light for Slovenian short-term export-credit insurance scheme — 17 March 2010, 00:29 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.

Serbia, Kosovo talks almost mission impossible: Slovenia PM — 12 March 2010, 11:12 CET

Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said Thursday he hoped to succeed in getting the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo together to attend an EU-Balkans summit in Slovenia on March 20.

Serbia, Kosovo talks not mission impossible: Slovenia PM — 11 March 2010, 21:37 CET

Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said Thursday he hoped to succeed in getting the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo together to attend an EU-Balkans summit in Slovenia on March 20.

Kosovo to attend EU-Balkans summit as a a state: PM — 09 March 2010, 18:57 CET

Kosovo will attend an EU-Balkans summit as a fully fledged state and equal to other participants from the region including Serbia, which opposes its independence, Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said Tuesday.

Slovenia PM presses Kosovo, Serbia to attend Balkans summit — 08 March 2010, 21:12 CET

Slovenia wants both Kosovo and Serbia to attend an EU-Balkans summit later this month despite their dispute over the status of the breakaway territory, the Slovenian prime minister said Monday.

Slovenia, Croatia PMs to meet Serbian president — 04 March 2010, 15:12 CET

Slovenia and Croatia's prime ministers will meet Friday with Serbian President Boris Tadic to discuss an upcoming conference on EU integration of the Balkans, Slovenia said Thursday.

Albania 'ready to join' EU's visa-free regime — 12 February 2010, 13:16 CET

Albania has made good progress over recent months and now meets the criteria for non-EU member states to join the European Union's visa-free regime, its foreign minister said here Friday.

Slovenia to cut jobs, spending in budget — 04 February 2010, 21:56 CET

Slovenia's government adopted Thursday a budget that includes spending cuts and a reduction of public sector jobs as the European Union member launched an exit strategy from the economic crisis.

Slovenia, Croatia ready to clear way for Zagreb's EU talks — 13 January 2010, 16:37 CET

Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor and his Croatian counterpart Jadranka Kosor said Wednesday they were ready to clear the way for Zagreb's EU membership talks next month.

EU's first president kicks off European tour in Slovenia — 01 December 2009, 12:57 CET

The EU's first President Herman Van Rompuy visited Ljubljana on Tuesday, beginning a European tour aimed at establishing closer relations with the leaders of the bloc's member states.

Croatian parliament ratifies Slovenia border deal — 20 November 2009, 16:50 CET

The Croatian parliament has ratified a deal with Slovenia for international arbitration to resolve a border row between the two countries that blocked Zagreb's bid to join the EU.

Slovenia: Economy Overview — 11 November 2009, 14:42 CET

Slovenia, which on 1 January 2007 became the first 2004 European Union entrant to adopt the euro, is a model of economic success and stability for the region. With the highest per capita GDP in Central Europe, Slovenia has excellent infrastructure, a well-educated work force, and a strategic location between the Balkans and Western Europe.

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 — 11 November 2009, 14:42 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.

Setting up a business in Slovenia — 11 November 2009, 14:42 CET

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

Slovenia opposition criticises Croatia deal — 08 November 2009, 17:58 CET

Slovenia's main opposition centre-right party on Sunday opened fire at a government plan to hold a referendum on an arbitration deal with Croatia.

Slovenia, Croatia sign border row deal — 04 November 2009, 22:31 CET

Slovenia and Croatia have signed a deal allowing international arbitration to resolve a thorny border dispute that arose after the states declared independence from ex-Yugoslavia in 1991.

Slovenia, Croatia to sign border row deal Wednesday: PM — 03 November 2009, 22:37 CET

Slovenia and Croatia will sign on Wednesday a deal allowing international arbitration to resolve a thorny border dispute, Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said Tuesday.

Croat parliament approves Slovenia border deal — 02 November 2009, 20:12 CET

The Croat parliament on Monday gave the government the green light to sign an agreement with Slovenia to solve a border dispute that held up Zagreb's bid to join the European Union.

Croatia hopes for Slovenia border deal soon — 26 October 2009, 15:17 CET

Croatia hopes to reach an agreement soon with Slovenia to end a border dispute that held up its bid to join the European Union, the Croatian prime minister said Monday.

Croatia resumes EU talks as Slovenia ends embargo — 02 October 2009, 17:34 CET

Croatia resumed its EU membership talks Friday after Slovenia ended a 10-month embargo on the negotiations because of a border dispute between the Balkan neighbours, senior officials announced.

Croatia resumes EU talks as Slovenia ends embargo — 02 October 2009, 12:07 CET

Croatia resumed its EU membership talks Friday after Slovenia ended a 10-month embargo on the negotiations because of a border dispute between the Balkan neighbours, an EU official said.

Croatia set for progress in EU talks Friday — 01 October 2009, 22:19 CET

Croatia resumes its EU membership talks Friday after ending a row with Slovenia that had blocked negotiations, with officials suggesting good progress can be made.

Croatia EU talks to resume in October — 16 September 2009, 11:57 CET

The EU presidency has informed Croatia that membership talks would resume in October after Slovenia lifted its blockade over a border row, the government said on Wednesday.