Govt Updates 2013 Deficit Estimate from 2.8% of GDP to 4.98%

Ljubljana, 30 April - Based on estimated budget revenue and expenditure until the end of 2013, Slovenia's deficit is to stand at EUR 1.8bn at the end of the year, which amounts to 4.98% of the country's GDP, the government said on Tuesday. The figure is much higher than 2.8% envisaged in the 2013 budget when passed by the previous government.