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STA, 28 June 2018 - Representatives of small shareholders' organisations and of civil initiative Sinteza-KCD called in the National Council on Thursday for an end to what they say is the intentional dismantling of Slovenian economic sovereignty by the EU's institutions and financial sector.
Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Friday, 29 June 2018, as prepared by the STA:
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STA, 28 June 2018 - The head of New Slovenia (NSi) Matej Tonin, who was appointed National Assembly speaker last week, does not exclude the possibility of staying on despite ostensibly being appointed as a stand-in until a new coalition is formed. But this is the subject of political agreement and relationships in the potential coalition, he told the STA.
STA, 28 June - The Chinese-owned Hisense Luxembourg Home Appliance Holding has acquired a 62.46% stake in household appliance maker Gorenje in a takeover bid between 29 May and 26 June. The firm now owns 95.42% in Gorenje, as it had acquired 32.96% of the company's shares before the bid was published.
STA 27 June 2018 - Slovenian police continue to record daily illegal crossings of the border, with the latest figures suggesting the migration trend continues.
Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Thursday, 28 June 2018, as prepared by the STA:
STA, 27 June 2018 - All deputy groups have been formed following Friday's maiden session of the new parliament, opening the path for formal talks on coalition building and consultations with President Borut Pahor on whom to nominate the prime minister-designate.
STA, 27 June 2018 - The executive committee of the Modern Centre Party (SMC) unanimously decided at Tuesday's session to expel Milan Brglez, a party vice-president, from the SMC. Brglez wrote on Facebook he had been expelled for being an upright politician, for occasionally being critical of the party and for opposing a coalition with the Democrats (SDS).
STA, 27 June - Incom Leone, the Ajdovščina-based ice-cream producer, has won an international award for the best and most innovative ice cream at a competition in Poland's Warsaw. Its winning brand Alive was also honoured by the French food chain Wabel in March and the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) a month ago.
