Večer says in Thursday's commentary that the state has failed in meeting people's expectations regarding post-flood reconstruction in the northern region of Koroška. It notes that someone must take responsibility for the situation and the resulting economic damage and potentially danger to human lives.

Emo Orodjarna, a Celje-based manufacturer of tools for cold forming sheet metal for the automotive industry, had entered receivership after months of uncertainty.

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.

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.

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.

Efforts by UNICEF Slovenia to highlight systemic gaps, destigmatise the conversation about mental health and strengthen the competences of teaching staff to work in a child-centred way marked the honouring of World Children's Day in Slovenia on Wednesday.

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.