Weekly Review of Slovenian Business & Economy from 16-22 December

Ljubljana, 24 December - Slovenia and Russia wrapped up this week a deal on the repayment of Russia's US$ 129m clearing debt to Slovenia. The two countries initialled the agreement envisaging repayment of the debt over three years on Wednesday, 20 December, and are expected to sign it and begin implementing it next year. In other business news this week, the EU said Slovenia looked to be fully ready for adopting the euro on New Year's Day.