News roundup - Monday, 12 February, until 3pm
Ljubljana, 12 February - Below is a roundup of major events on Monday, 12 February, until 3pm local time:
SocDems meeting to discuss crisis exit scenarios
LJUBLJANA - The conference, the top decision-making body of the Social Democrats (SD) between two congresses, will convene this afternoon to discuss ways out of the crisis they have been plunged into by a scandal involving the purchase of a court building and accusations of corruption in the party's highest echelons. The conference is expected to conduct a wide-ranging debate about the party's role in the government coalition and discuss calls by some members that a change of leadership should be considered.
AI will affect competitiveness, productivity, debate hears
LJUBLJANA - AI will have a significant impact on the competitiveness and productivity of businesses in the future, the Slovenian-German Forum on AI heard. Participants agreed that the EU's AI Act is a step in the right direction, but will need to be updated due to the rapid development. The forum was organised by the Slovenian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the German Embassy in Ljubljana and the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS).
Regulated fuel prices continue going up
LJUBLJANA - The regulated prices of fuel sold outside the motorway network will further increase on Tuesday, as the price of regular petrol will go up 3.4 cents to EUR 1.445 per litre, and diesel will be 4.1 cents dearer at EUR 1.498 a litre. The price of heating oil will also increase, by 4.8 cents to EUR 1.159 a litre. The new prices will apply through 26 February, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy said.
Remote mountains and daring ascents at Mountain Film Festival
LJUBLJANA - A selection of films about remote mountains, adrenaline-charged ascents and diverse cultures will be on show at the 18th International Mountain Film Festival in Ljubljana, Celje, Radovljica and Domžale from Monday to Saturday. The organisers have selected 35 films from 14 countries to be screened in the competition programme in various sections, from mountaineering and climbing, to adventure, mountain nature and culture sections.