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4 july 2014

Privatisation has emerged as one of the leading campaign topics ahead of the 13 July general election and the decision by the outgoing government to slow the process in order to leave key decisions to the next government was at the centre of an election debate on Thursday evening.

4 july 2014

The German parliament has approved the country's first minimum wage, in a vote in the Bundestag on Thursday.

3 july 2014

Croatian food group Agrokor announced its intent to publish a takeover bid for the outstanding 47% in Slovenia's retailer Mercator it does not already own. Agrokor will reportedly offer EUR 86 per share, the price in last week's acquisition of a 53% stake from a consortium of sellers.

3 july 2014

Facebook is facing questions about whether it has violated data-protection laws in the UK.

2 july 2014

Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec told a business conference in Ljubljana that the boosting of Slovenia's exports requires the consular network to be strengthened with economic advisers, adding that companies should be encouraged to appear on foreign markets together.

2 july 2014

It is just become much cheaper to use your mobile phone when travelling in the European Union as Brussels forced the telecoms companies to further reduce roaming charges.

1 july 2014

Strasbourg - The new line-up of the 751-member European Parliament will hold its maiden session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, including the eight Slovenian MEPs who were elected in the 25 May elections. The Slovenian team features four newcomers, three second-time members and veteran Lojze Peterle, who will begin his third term as MEP.

1 july 2014

Eurostat has released figures branding Italy as the most expensive holiday destination in Europe.