Slovenia
Croatia's bank profits fall 5.5% as a strong first quarter unwinds
Croatia's banks were making more money than a year earlier when the first quarter closed. By the end of June that gain had gone.
Central Europe seeks bigger role in shaping EU policy
PMs of Croatia, Czechia and Slovenia say CEE countries should use their growing economic and political weight to shape the EU's future.
Slovenia blocks joint EU statement condemning Israeli settlement plans
Under PM Janez Jansa, Slovenia makes u-turn from pro-Palestine to Europe's strongest supporter of Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.
Slovenian-led Veeda AI raises $90mn to build virtual worlds for robots
A team of AI researchers led by two Slovenians has launched Veeda AI, a Toronto-based startup developing virtual environments where robots can learn and practise tasks before operating in the real world.
Slovenia's NLB loses Addiko but keeps hunting across the Balkans
Slovenia's biggest bank has lost its year-long fight for Austria's Addiko, but the defeat has done nothing to dim its appetite for deals across the former Yugoslavia.
Europe's second inflation shock is arriving in two waves, energy now and food next year
Central bankers do not usually forecast the weather. The European Central Bank's chief economist has just put one into his.
MP calls for halt to intelligence reports to Slovenian president over suspected Russia links
Nataša Pirc Musar's office strongly denied claims she could be connected to a Russian spy network.
Slovenia’s NLB fails to secure majority backing for Addiko bank takeover
Raiffeisen Bank International succeeded in securing a majority stake in Addiko through its competing takeover offer, effectively ending NLB's attempt to acquire control of the lender.
Slovenia's retail sales rise 2.1% y/y in June despite monthly dip
Annual increase supported by growth across all major retail segments.
RBI reaches takeover threshold in Addiko bid as battle with NLB enters final week
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has reached the minimum acceptance threshold for its takeover bid for Vienna-based Addiko Bank, but rival bidder, Slovenia’s NLB.
EU fines Google €890mn over search self-preferencing, Play Store rules
The European Commission has fined Google €890mn under the Digital Markets Act for favouring its own services in search results and blocking app developers from steering users to cheaper offers.
EU withdraws Slovenia's Fajon as Sahel special representative amid domestic dispute
The EU's foreign policy chief has withdrawn Slovenia's Tanja Fajon as special representative for the Sahel after Prime Minister Janez Janša's new government opposed her nomination, exposing a domestic political rift.
Protesters in Ljubljana demand Slovenia leave Nato
Ljubljana protest calls for Slovenia’s immediate withdrawal from Nato, sanctions against the US and Israel, and the redirection of military spending towards public services.
Trump pledges sanctions relief for Turkey as Erdogan hosts Nato summit in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses Nato summit to advance a sweeping diplomatic agenda alongside his US counterpart Donald Trump.
EBRD says bad-loan ratio in emerging Europe falls to record low
Average NPL ratio declined to a historic low of 1.86% at the end of 2025 as lending growth outpaced the increase in impaired loans.
Slovenia heads into peak tourist season on a high, but staffing pressures persist
Tourism plays a vital role in Slovenia's economy, contributing 5.4% directly to GDP and 8.7% overall once indirect effects are taken into account.
Krško second reactor remains central to Slovenia’s energy strategy in shifting political landscape
New government to accelerate JEK2 project to as one of Slovenia’s key strategic energy projects, energy ministry tells IntelliNews.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
Slovenia’s Vandri Robotics unveils humanoid hotel receptionist Jože at MWC Shanghai 2026
At Hotel Bled Rose, the humanoid robot is designed to handle a wide range of guest services, including welcoming visitors, answering questions about the hotel and handling check-in.
Slovenia’s retail sales up 1.8% y/y in May
Increase driven by strong growth in automotive fuel sales, while food sales continued to decline.