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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...
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...

Barron Trump's incredibly lavish childhood - from caviar skincare as he lands first girlfriend
Donald Trump's son Barron Trump has enjoyed an exceptionally indulgent lifestyle from the moment he was born, and it appears he's swiftly growing up with a rumoured new love interest. The 19-year-old student is the only child of Donald Trump and...

A Welcome Surprise For The U.S. Job Market
This is a published version of Forbes’ Careers Newsletter. Click here to subscribe and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Job postings increased in May, but actual hires cooled. getty Could the latest jobs report be a breath of fresh air for job...
Stock market continues up
Ljubljana, 1 July - The SBI TOP index of blue chips on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange gained 0.09% to close at 2,278.13 points on Tuesday. Total turnover exceeded EUR 2 million, with the drug maker Krka accounting for over a half. The rest of this...
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...

Kings Reflect on 2024 Trade After NHL Draft Developments
Los Angeles, CA — During the 2024 NHL Draft last year, the Los Angeles Kings traded with the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire forward Tanner Jeannot. The Kings sent a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick to the Lightning, which the...

Dutch retail giant to enter Croatian market
by croatiaweek July 1, 2025 in Business (Photo: WrS.tm.pl/Public Domain) Dutch discount retailer Action, known as the fastest-growing non-food discounter in Europe, has officially announced its entry into both the Croatian and Slovenian markets....

Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer timeline after £55m Martin Zubimendi deal completed
Arsenal are looking to accelerate the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, who would be their next huge statement signing after Martin Zubimendi's arrival in north London. The Gunners are working on a deal to sign the Swedish international, football.london...

Europe High-Torque Synchronous Motor Market Worth $1,165.5 Million By 2030 - Exclusive Report By Marketsandmarketstm
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Europe high-torque synchronous motor market for marine is expected to reach USD 1,165.5 million by 2030, from USD 790.9 million in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.1% according to a...

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...
Regulation and growth: Lessons from nearly 50 years of product market reforms
After two decades of weak productivity growth, policymakers across the OECD maintain a keen interest in understanding the sources of the productivity slowdown. One key driver is the stance of product market regulation (Blanchard and Giavazzi 2001,...

Govt initiatives drive India to become fourth most equal country
In yet another significant achievement for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, India’s Gini Index now stands at 25.5, making it the fourth most equal country in the world, after the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Belarus, according to...
New Multiplex Odiseja Opens in Ljubljana
LJUBLJANA: A new multiplex, designed for cinema screenings, music concerts, theatre shows and business meetings has been opened in the capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana. The total investment is estimated at 25 m EUR. “Odiseja is constructed as a...

Top 10 most equal countries in the world and India’s rank in it
Gini Index India rank 2025: India has emerged not only as the world’s fourth-largest economy, but also as one of the “most equal countries” globally, according to a new World Bank report that places the country just behind the Slovak Republic,...
Slovenia and Uruguay sign economic cooperation agreement in Japan
Osaka, 22 June - Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon and a business delegation visited the venue of Expo 2025 in Osaka on Saturday as part of Slovenia's strong presence in Japan this year, which was an opportunity to sign an economic cooperation...

UNCHAIN 2025: Igniting Finance, Innovation, and Collaboration in CEE
UNCHAIN is more than a fintech event—it’s a space where decision-makers from across Central and Eastern Europe come together in a relaxed, open atmosphere to spark meaningful interaction and lasting connections. Set against a vibrant summer...

Slovenia sells Europe’s first sustainability bond, worth EUR 1 billion
Bankers and fund managers flocked around the first sustainability-linked bond that Slovenia offered in the market. Demand reached over 6.5 times more than the EUR 1 billion available, with a 10-year maturity. It is also the first-ever...
Delo looks at state of businesses
Ljubljana, 30 June - As the newspaper Delo releases its ranking of Slovenia's 300 largest companies, the front-page commentary notes the slide of energy companies in terms of revenue size due to lower electricity prices, and losses by...