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Slovenian citizens advised to leave Ukraine
LJUBLJANA - The Foreign Ministry advised Slovenian citizens who are currently in Ukraine to "leave the country without hesitation in a safe manner, with commercial flights or personal vehicles." Slovenians were also advised against travelling to Ukraine due to the deteriorating security situation. Slovenia has thus joined a number of countries that, out of precaution due to a possible Russian invasion in Ukraine, have urged their citizens to leave the country as soon as possible.
Janša expresses support for territorial integrity of Ukraine
LJUBLJANA - Prime Minister Janez Janša said on Saturday that Slovenia was monitoring with concern the concentration of the Russian troops on the border with Ukraine. He spoke on the phone with Ukrainian counterpart Denis Shmygal to "express support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and the right of every country to choose its alliance." Janša also said on Twitter that he and Shmygal had agreed that Janša would visit Ukraine by the end of this month. "By supporting Ukraine, the EU and NATO are not only protecting the friendly country, but also the very foundations on which both alliances are built," he added.
7,330 new coronavirus cases confirmed as decline continues
LJUBLJANA - A total of 7,330 people tested positive for coronavirus in Slovenia on Friday, which is almost 200 cases fewer than on the day before, as the drop in the number of infections continues. The seven-day average of daily cases decreased by almost 617 to 8,009 and the 14-day incidence per 100,000 people dropped by 358 to 7,343, the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) said. The government meanwhile reported that hospitalisations are at 541 today, down by two compared to yesterday. The number of ICU patients also dropped by two to 114. A total of 15 Covid-19 patients died yesterday.
Pahor calls for peaceful solution to crisis in Ukraine
FRANKOLOVO - President Borut Pahor called for a peaceful solution to the crisis in north-eastern Europe, saying that peace should be protected and everything should be done for dialogue to continue, as the addressed a memorial ceremony after laying a wreath at the monument to the Frankolovo victims. Pahor called for peace, tolerance and coexistence, saying this was the only way for eliminating the fear that the ongoing peaceful period in Europe and the world would end abruptly.
Vox populi poll: Freedom Movement leads ahead of SDS
LJUBLJANA - The latest Vox Populi poll by Ninamedia sees the Freedom Movement party headed by Robert Golob in leads as it is preferred by 23.9% of the respondents, followed by the ruling Democrats (SDS) with 21.2%. The two leading parties are followed by the opposition Social Democrats (SD) with 8% and and the opposition Left (7.5%), shows the 2022 Election poll conducted for the newspapers Dnevnik and Večer from Monday to Thursday on a sample of 1,050 adults.
Slovenian households better off in 2021
LJUBLJANA - Slovenian households enjoyed a more comfortable life money-wise last year with official statistics showing the percentage of those who can make ends meet with ease rising by nine percentage points to 29%. Eight out of ten (81%) could afford a week-long holiday away from home, which could largely be attributed to tourism vouchers. The percentage of households that had it hard to make ends meet decreased by seven percentage points to 13% and 26% of the households surveyed said they had some difficulty getting through the month, which compares to 31% in 2020.
Alfi continues to acquire veterinary care providers
LJUBLJANA - The private equity fund Alfi, which last year took over the Slovenska Bistrica Veterinary Hospital, announced the takeover of another two small veterinary clinics in a bid to consolidate the industry and create a leading group of providers of veterinary services, which it would eventually sell, the newspaper Delo reported. The buyer could be a large veterinary chain, Slovenian companies connected with the veterinary industry, or a fund, Alfi director Miran Kovač has told Delo.
Ski jumper Zajc 6th on large hill at Beijing Olympics
BEIJING, China - Slovenian ski jumper Timi Zajc finished 6th in the men's individual event on the large hill at the Winter Olympic, as Norway's Marius Lindvik won the gold medal. Zajc was third after the first run with a jump of 138.5 metres, but had a poor performance in the second run to drop to the overall 6th place, earning a total of 273.2 points. Three other Slovenians finished in the top 12, setting up the stage for Monday's team event in which Slovenia will be going for a medal.
