News roundup - Saturday, 30 November

President expresses appreciation for Operation North

LJUBLJANA - President Nataša Pirc Musar addressed a ceremony marking 35th anniversary of Operation North, saying the police operation, seen as a major milestone on Slovenia's path to independence, was a harbinger of far-reaching social and political change, also affecting but also protecting the further development of democratic processes. She believes courage and determination to prevent Serbian nationalists from holding a rally in Ljubljana, wanting to destabilise Slovenia, demonstrated by police officers, decision makers and interior affairs agencies played a key role.

Lower chamber head discusses cooperation in London

LONDON, UK - National Council President Marko Lotrič wrapped up a four-day visit to London after having met Lord Speaker John Francis McFall and attending several business events. Lotrič and McFall discussed cooperation, future priorities and common interests, the National Council said.

Slovenian know-how vital for Hisense's presence in US

TIANJIN, China - The Velenje innovation centre of the Chinese appliance maker Hisense plays an important role at the level of the Hisense group and helps its presence on the US market. After it took over Gorenje in 2018, Hisense became one of only three companies in the world to offer a full range of household appliances and entertainment electronics.

Austrian-Slovenian author recipient of Austrian literary prize

VIENNA, Austria - Slovenian-born Daniela Kocmut is the main laureate of this year's Exil-Literaturpreis literary prizes, conferred by Austria. The 44-year-old author and translator will be honoured for the work Tropfenfallgeschwindigkeit, which translates as The Speed of Falling Drops. The 28th Exil-Literaturpreis will be conferred on 6 December at Literaturhaus Wien.

Spa Snovik to get brand new hotel by 2026

KAMNIK - The accommodation capacities of Terme Snovik, a spa near Kamnik, north of Ljubljana, will be boosted in 2026 when a new hotel is due to be built. The EUR 22 million investment will also expand the spa's wellness centre and conference facilities, said the spa operator Terme Snovik-Kamnik.