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Business 18:56

MPs pass changes to boost banks' resilience to crisis

The National Assembly backed on Wednesday changes to the Resolution and Compulsory Winding-Up of Banks Act that incorporate EU legal changes requiring banks to hold sufficient capital and eligible liabilities to cover losses in financial distress. The bank resolution fund will be restructured as well.

Society 18:06

Slovenia up eleven spots in Climate Change Performance Index

Slovenia gained eleven spots to rank 30th in this year's Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which is the first time the country ranks among the medium performers. Key demands are expansion of renewable energy production, phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies as soon as possible and reducing energy consumption, especially in transport.

Business 18:00

Aircraft designer Boscarol and his aircraft honoured with stamp

Pošta Slovenije has unveiled a special commemorative postage stamp celebrating prominent aircraft designer and entrepreneur Ivo Boscarol. Featuring Boscarol and the Velis Electro aircraft, produced by Pipistrel, the stamp will be available from 22 November.

Business 17:34

Steel group SIJ plans to double sustainable bond issue

SIJ, Slovenia's largest steelworks, plans to extend an existing issue of sustainable bonds by EUR 22.1 million based on investor interest. The transaction will be completed on 25 November, the company said on Wednesday.