News roundup - Saturday, 14 September

FAZ: Brussels expects govt to endorse Kos despite ongoing appointment procedure

LJUBLJANA/BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen could present her new team of commissioners, including Slovenia's candidate Marta Kos, in the European Parliament on Tuesday, German newspaper FAZ has reported. Reportedly, Brussels would like the government to give a written confirmation of Kos's candidacy before she is officially nominated.

Janša's account on X hacked

LJUBLJANA - The account of head of the opposition Democrats (SDS) Janez Janša on social network X was hacked this morning, which was followed by some unusual posts and changes in settings. Announcing this on X, he urged his followers to check their profiles and change passwords regularly.

Science journalists call for new approach to reporting

LJUBLJANA - Science journalists have a key role in reporting on crisis situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic or climate change, agreed science journalists from across the Balkans at a round table debate in Ljubljana on Friday. The trust in science in the region is still very low, so a change in reporting and spreading of information is needed, they said.

Most sectors in Slovenia at increased risk, shows survey

VIENNA, Austria - Most sectors in Slovenia face increased risk, but those where the situation is cause for concern are the car, agri-food and mechanical engineering industries, followed by construction, pharmaceuticals, electronics, transport, household appliances, textile, paper and metal industries, shows a survey conducted by trade credit insurance providers Acredia and Allianz Trade. Only six industries are at medium risk and none at low risk.

Marles's revenue down last year after record year of 2022

LIMBUŠ - Marles Hiše Maribor, a maker of prefabricated houses with 120 employees, posted almost EUR 24.2 million in sales revenue in 2023, down by almost a quarter year-on-year, after its sales more than doubled in 2022. Last year the loss amounted to EUR 220,000. According to CEOs Tadej Gosak and Marcel Šober, the company pursued its development strategy and continued to invest in modernisation of the production and strengthening of internal resources last year.

Slovenian canoeist, kayakers bags three medals at World Cup meet in Ivrea

IVREA, Italy - Slovenia's canoeist Benjamin Savšek bagged his sixth World Cup win in Ivrea, Italy, by winning a slalom event, and Slovenian kayakers Eva Terčelj and Peter Kauzer finished third at respective World Cup events. Slovenia's success was completed with canoeist Eva Alina Hočevar and kayaker Lan Tomins finishing fourth in their respective events.