The partnership between the opposition Democratic Party and non-parliamentary People's Party (SDS+SLS) is projected to win Sunday's EU election in Slovenia, ahead of PM Marjan Šarec's LMŠ party, with each securing two of the eight MEP seats reserved for Slovenia, a poll by Valicon has shown.

In what could be a key development in the stand-off involving Ljubljana's squatted former bicycle factory Rog, the city authorities have won ownership lawsuits against eight of Rog's users. The city is ready to start with a commercial makeover of the arts centre, but the Rog community, albeit ready for dialogue, maintains nothing has changed.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö will start a two-day official visit to Slovenia on Thursday, described by President Borut Pahor's office as a continuation of strengthening of political dialogue at the top level.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) is happy with record aggregate revenue and profit posted by Slovenian companies in 2018, and is optimistic about 2019 and 2020. It anticipates 7% growth in sales, 6% growth in added value and 8% growth in investment for this year.

A Slovenian beehive will become the newest addition to the Vatican Gardens. It will be presented by Agriculture Minister Aleksandra Pivec to Pope Francis during Wednesday's audience to convey to the Holy See the message of World Bee Day, and highlight Slovenia's efforts for bee conservation.