Slovenia News

Hidria Lamtec Plant Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

The Hidria Lamtec Plant in Jesenice (Upper Carniola) marks its 20th anniversary. During this time, the number of its employees grew fivefold, and the plant itself became the leading manufacturer of components for electric and hybrid vehicles. The plant operates in the markets of Austria and Germany, cooperates with BMW and Acronij. The aggregate annual

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Fishing in Slovenia

Slovenia is a paradise for professional anglers and fans of fishing. It offers amazing fly-fishing opportunities in the picturesque Soča Valley or within the stunning scenery of the Bled and Bohinj lakes. These spots are the most popular destinations for anglers in Slovenia. However, there is still a world of other attracting places and fish

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Slovenia Updates Action Plan on Renewables

LJUBLJANA — By 2030, Slovenia plans to produce at least 27% of energy from renewable resources. This figure is included into the updated draft of the new action plan on renewables, which the Infrastructure Ministry of Slovenia has released in June. The new plan involves two scenarios for using solar and wind energy resources. However,

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Slovenia Sets off on the Road to Increase Tourist Inflow

LJUBLJANA — This month, the Government of Slovenia has discussed the Strategy of Sustainable Tourism Growth for 2017–2021. Following the discussion, the officials approved the new state programme on enhancing the inflow of foreign tourists to 3.7–4 billion euros within the next four years. The new tourism policy will rely on presenting Slovenia as a

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The Level of Prices in Slovenia Is Below the EU Average in 2016

LUXEMBOURG — According to the Eurostat data, the prices for Slovenian products and services did not exceed the EU average in 2016. The prices for clothes, soft drinks, food, and consumer electronic appliances almost coincided with the average price level around Europe, while prices for tobacco, alcohol and hospitality sector services turned to be cheaper.

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