A senior government official has confirmed Slovenia's participation in a major East-West prisoner swap that took place on Thursday. Vojko Volk, a state secretary in the prime minister's office in charge of international affairs and national and international security, said that the role Slovenia played in the exchange affirmed its trustworthiness.

Slovenia took part on Thursday in the largest East-West prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War. The country handed over two Russian spies who pleaded guilty and were convicted only a day before. Unofficially, PM Robert Golob had discussed the exchange with US President Joe Biden, 24.ur reported. Biden later thanked Slovenia for its support.

Slovenia's largest gas supplier Geoplin concluded on Thursday the first gas supply deal with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) based on the memorandum of understanding the companies signed in July. Geoplin said the deal was the first step towards potential long-term cooperation.

Slovenia's largest banking group, NLB, generated EUR 292 million in net profit in the first half of the year, an increase of 20% year-on-year that is attributed mainly to the favourable economic situation and high interest rates.