News roundup - Tuesday, 2 January

Slovenia announces first bond issue of the year

LJUBLJANA - The Slovenian treasury has mandated Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Erste Group, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE and NKBM to lead manage a new 10-year eurobond, in what will be the first bond issue of the year. The deal is expected to be launched in the near future, subject to market conditions, the Finance Ministry announced.

New coach takes over at Cedevita Olimpija

LJUBLJANA - Zoran Martić has taken over as the head coach of the Ljubljana basketball club Cedevita Olimpija a day after Simone Pinigiani resigned due to health reasons. The 58-year-old signed the contract until the end of the season. The new coach said the main goal was the reach the top four in the Aba League, and to win the Slovenian championship and cup.