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Sandoz expanding production in Slovenia
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant featuring senior Sandoz and government officials. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA Sandoz, a Swiss pharma group specialising in generics and biosimilars, is expanding in Slovenia by building a €400 million...

Slovenia launches public consultation on spatial plan for second unit at Krško nuclear plant
The initiative was announced at a press conference last week by representatives of GEN energija, the state-owned company developing the Krško 2 (NEK 2) project. The document has now been made public and will remain available for comments until the...

Sandoz breaks ground on Slovenian biosimilar manufacturing facility
Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz announced that it has broken ground on its facility in Brnik, Slovenia for sterile product manufacturing. The site will bolster the firm’s standing as a leading producer of biosimilars, with investments...

Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025 — A New Opportunity for Remote Workers
Slovenia is set to attract remote workers worldwide with the launch of its new digital nomad visa, expected to go live on November 21, 2025. This initiative aims to boost the country’s appeal as a vibrant destination for foreigners seeking a...

Slovenia Increases Contribution to World Bank’s IDA by 30%
Ljubljana, July 1 2025 — Slovenia has announced a 30% increase in its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), reinforcing its commitment to supporting the world's poorest countries. The enhanced commitment was...

Slovenian Army Unveils New Tank, Cyber, Drone Units In Major Overhaul (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. At the Ivan Cankar Barracks in Vrhnika, a ceremony took place to celebrate the birth and reshaping of units within the Slovenian Armed Forces, Trend reports, citing the Defense Ministry of...
FDI in Slovenia rises to 23 bln euros in 2024
LJUBLJANA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Slovenia increased by 3.6 percent in 2024 to reach a total of 23 billion euros (27 billion U.S. dollars), the Bank of Slovenia reported on Tuesday. "Foreign direct investment in...
Ljubljana football stadium pitch gets much needed overhaul
Ljubljana, 1 July - The extensive renovation of the pitch at Ljubljana's Stožice Stadium is now complete, bringing an end to a long-running and at time embarrassing saga for Slovenia's national stadium. Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković also...

Sarah in Slovenia does Ireland and Killarney proud
Sarah Leahy is currently in really good form The hugely talented Sarah Leahy from Killarney competed for Team Ireland at the European Team Championships in Maribor, Slovenia at the weekend and she certainly left a most favourable impression. The...
Ljubljana ring road getting dynamic speed limits
Ljubljana, 1 July - The national motorway operator DARS is setting up dynamic speed limits on the Ljubljana ring road and motorway sections merging with the ring road to reduce congestion. The system is expected to be fully operational by the end...
Ljubljana's national stadium finally fixes its infamous turf
Ljubljana Stožice Stadium. Photo: Jure Makovec/STA After years of killjoy puddles, patchy grass, and international side-eye, the pitch at Ljubljana's Stožice Stadium has finally been given a desperately needed makeover. The €1.8 million revamp is...
Slovenia continues push for measures against Israel
Ljubljana, 1 July - Slovenia continues to push for measures against Israel due to the country's actions in Gaza, both at the level of the EU and in conjunction with several like-minded countries, Prime Minister Robert Golob told TV Slovenija...

Slovenia: New visa lets you work remotely for a year
Work a year — but not more The visa is valid for one year, and unlike some other programmes, it’s non-renewable back-to-back. That means if you want to stay on, you’ll need to spend six months outside the country before reapplying. But one year is...
Lek launches construction of 400m plant near Ljubljana airport
Brnik, 1 July - The Ljubljana-based pharma company Lek, which is part of Swiss generics group Sandoz, on Tuesday held the groundbreaking ceremony for a EUR 400 million high-tech plant for the production of biosimilars near Ljubljana Airport....

The Slovenian Pavilion experience unites craftsmanship and technology at Venice Biennale
The Slovenian Pavilion presents the "Master Builders," curated by Ana Kosi and Ognen Arsov, at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, organized by the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO). The...
Slovenia, Bavaria boost cooperation as commission celebrates 50 years
Munich, 30 June - Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon attended on Monday a session of the Slovenian-Bavarian Mixed Commission, Slovenia's oldest form of international cooperation. She and Bavarian State Minister for European and International Relations...

Slovenia Is Launching a Digital Nomad Visa This Fall
Remote workers interested in living among Central Europe's glacial lakes, pristine mountains, and scenic medieval towns can soon do so using a new digital nomad visa. Slovenia has just announced that this fall, it will be launching a digital nomad...

Azerbaijan-Slovenia trade turnover grows by nearly 40 percent
Azerbaijan-Slovenia trade turnover grows by nearly 40 percent 1 July 2025 14:53 (UTC+04:00) In the first five months of 2025, trade between Azerbaijan and Slovenia saw a notable increase, according to the State Customs Committee. The report by the...
Bahrain name 28-man squad for Slovenia camp
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain have announced a 28-man squad for their upcoming training camp in Slovenia, set to run from July 10 to July 24. Bahrain are coming off a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign where they...

Slovenia Inflation Climbs To 2.2%
Slovenia's consumer price inflation accelerated in June after easing in the previous month, figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia showed on Monday. The consumer price index climbed 2.2 percent year-on-year in June, faster...