The newspaper Večer suggests transforming the state-owned energy holding HSE in a commentary on Saturday, suggesting that the Maribor-based hydropower plants operator (DEM) as the most profitable division should take over power generation to invest money now spent on the thermal division into renewables.

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon took part in a meeting of women foreign ministers in Toronto hosted by Canada and Jamaica where she argued that promoting gender equality when shaping local and international strategies should remain a central global principle.

Slovenian paddler Eva Terčelj took silver in the women's kayak final at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in La Seu d'Urgell in Spain, finishing fourth in the season's overall standings.

NLB bank announced on Friday it has received European Central Bank (ECB) clearance for an early redemption of two subordinated bonds respectively due in 2029 and 2039.

Slovenian taxpayers could see their income tax bill reduced by a cumulative EUR 112 million next year under a deal reached by social partners to fully index tax brackets to wage growth in 2025.

The Ljubljana Stock Exchange ended the trading week in positive territory with the benchmark index SBI gaining 0.2%. Of just over EUR 2 million in trading volumes, the shares of pharma company Krka accounted for over a quarter, adding 1.1%.

The government has adopted a strategy for the development of primary healthcare until 2031, a blueprint the Health Ministry says is designed to improve service quality and accessibility.