Morning headlines for Slovenia: Saturday, November 27, 2021
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This summary provides STA:
Janša talks to Merkel about current topics
LJUBLJANA – Prime Minister Janez Janša had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday. They discussed the situation in the EU’s eastern neighborhood and on the Polish-Belarusian border, the EU’s common position on migratory pressure and the strengthening of the Russian military on the border with Ukraine. “It is important that the EU is united, vigilant and active,” Jansa said.
The investigation finds that police use of force during the riots on October 5 is legal
LJUBLJANA – A police investigation has established that police officers acted lawfully when they used various types of force during a riot of opponents of vaccination and the Covid pass mandate in Ljubljana on 5 October. However, a commission appointed by Police Commissioner Anton Olaj found certain irregularities. “Police officers used the types of force with which they were able to perform police tasks with the least harmful consequences,” the report said, adding that the use of force ceased after order was restored.
The coronavirus continues to withdraw as the number of cases in the intensive care unit continues to increase
LJUBLJANA – Coronavirus is being withdrawn in Slovenia with 2364 new infections on Thursday, bringing the 14-day incidence below 2000. However, data published by the government also show that the number of ICUs has risen to a new level, as the disease required 17 more lives. The number of intensive care patients increased by an additional three from yesterday’s record number to 289 in the morning, as the total number of hospitalized patients with Covid-19 fell slightly to 1,137.
The Luka Koper Group increased its nine-month net profit by 3% to EUR 22.4 million
KOPER – In the first nine months of the year, the port operator Luka Koper generated EUR 168.2 million in net sales revenues, which is 9% more than in the same period last year, while net profit increased by 3% to EUR 22.4 million. shows an unaudited report. . The report notes that the higher net sales revenue is mainly due to the increased volume of container transhipment, which increased by 6% to 755,980 container units. In January-September, the total maritime throughput was 6% to 15.7 million tonnes compared to the same period last year.
Judgment of the Balkan Warrior overturned, accused released
LJUBLJANA – The Supreme Court annulled the verdict in the case of drug trafficking Balkan Warrior and ordered a retrial, while the accused, including the first accused Dragan Tošić, were released. The decision, first reported by commercial television POP TV, was confirmed to STA by the Supreme Court, which said it had returned the case to the court of first instance for a retrial. A decision on the release of the accused has been issued, and the verdict has not yet been written.
ASEM is marked by calls for cooperation between Asia and Europe
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) concluded with calls for enhanced cooperation, in particular in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, and in the pursuit of free trade. The summit, which took place virtually, was also attended by the Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša as a representative of the EU Presidency. At a joint press conference at the end of the summit, Janša said that ASEM had proven to be a unique forum for promoting dialogue and cooperation. He also emphasized solidarity as an important principle of EU action, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The Ministry advises Slovenes in South Africa to return home as soon as possible
LJUBLJANA – Due to the discovery of a new version of the coronavirus, the Slovenian Foreign Ministry advised Slovenians currently in South Africa to return home as soon as possible and monitor the situation, as more and more countries are introducing restrictions on passengers coming from the area. . Passengers planning a trip to countries where a new version of the B.1.1.529 virus has been detected are advised to postpone or cancel unimportant trips. The National Institute of Public Health announced that the new version, named Omicron by the World Health Organization, has not yet been approved in Slovenia.
Belgrade will return 13 films to Slovenia
LJUBLJANA – The government has approved a draft agreement on the basis of which 13 Slovenian feature films, which are currently kept in the Yugoslav Cinematheque in Belgrade, Serbia, will be returned to Slovenia. The classics, including the first Slovenian feature-length sound film Na svojim zemlji (1948), were sent to Belgrade because Slovenia did not have a suitable warehouse for films shot on highly flammable nitrate film. According to the agreement, Slovenia will pay Serbia almost 44,000 euros for the storage of films.
Former police commander Glavic denies political interference
LJUBLJANA – Former chief of the Ljubljana Police Administration Boštjan Glavič denied in an interview with the parliamentary commission investigating suspicion of political interference in the police that he would be under political pressure at work. The current head of the Ljubljana Police Administration, Janez Rupnik, told the commission that the police work at the protest on October 5, in which a water cannon and a tear gas canister were used, was professional and legal. The chairman of the commission, Rudi Medved (LMŠ MP), meanwhile, said that the policy in the police had already achieved its personnel goals in all key positions.
The unemployment rate in the third quarter remains below 5%.
LJUBLJANA – The unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in the third quarter, which is 0.2 percentage points more than in the previous quarter, but lower than a year ago, the National Statistics Office announced. The level of the labor force also increased, and there was more student work. The unemployment rate was 4.8% for men and 4.2% for women. The office noted that the number of people in employment aged 15 to 24 had increased more compared to other age groups.
EU research ministers have agreed on a new management of the ERA
BRUSSELS, Belgium – EU ministers responsible for research have adopted conclusions on the new governance of the European Research Area (ERA) and a three-year action plan, described by Slovenian Minister of Education, Science and Sport Simona Kustec as an important milestone for European science. and the great achievement of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU. She also chaired a meeting of ministers responsible for space, at which they discussed the long-term sustainable development and financing of the “New Space” and adopted the conclusions of the “Space for Everyone”.
Ministers adopt Ljubljana Agreement on EU Urban Agenda
LJUBLJANA – Minister of the Environment Andrej Vizjak chaired an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for urban development, who supported the further implementation of the EU’s urban agenda by adopting the Ljubljana Agreement. Slovenia’s initiative to include small and medium-sized towns in policy-making processes was also successful. At an informal online meeting, Vizjak emphasized that Slovenia would support the implementation of the Ljubljana Agreement and the EU’s urban agenda, and strive for the active involvement of Slovenian cities in cooperation at several levels.
The union is collecting 24,000 signatures against changes in education
LJUBLJANA – The SVIZ teachers’ union has collected more than 24,000 signatures among employees in education against changes to the law on the organization and financing of education, which would change the composition of school and kindergarten councils in order to increase the influence of the founder – the government. President Igor Zorčič supported the initiative, as he received representatives of the GOEA. “Given what we see today in our country, … a personnel tsunami, these provisions cannot be understood other than a policy that tries to influence staffing in education as well …” he said.
Literary historian Boris Paternu died
TRIESTE, Italy – Slovenian literary historian and academic Boris Paternu died in the Italian city of Trieste at the age of 95, reports Primorski Dnevnik. His professional knowledge was Slovene literature of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and he also extensively studied the poetry of the greatest Slovene poet France Prešeren. Paternu’s studies have been published in many European countries, as well as in Russia, the United States and Australia, and he has lectured at more than ten European universities.
Cetis will produce new residence permits for foreigners
CELJE – Cetis, a printing group specializing in document protection, will produce new temporary and permanent residence permit cards and residence registration certificates for foreigners in Slovenia. The contract, signed on Thursday by Interior Minister Aleš Hojs and Cetis director Roman Žnidarič, is worth almost 16m euros. Cetis is expected to produce one million cards over the next ten years. At the beginning of November, Cetis also signed a framework contract for the production of biometric identity cards for Slovenian citizens. The first ones are expected to be released at the end of March 2022.
The event marked World Olive Day in Paris
LJUBLJANA / KOPER / PARIS, France – On the occasion of World Olive Day, the Ministry of Agriculture co-organized the Masterclass event in Paris as part of Slovenia’s EU presidency, where Agriculture Minister Jože Podgoršek met with his French counterpart Julien Denormandie. The couple emphasized the excellent relations and cooperation between the two countries. The event was largely focused on Slovenian olive oil, the ministry said. On this occasion, an online round table on the recommended price of extra virgin olive oil was organized by the Scientific Research Center Koper – ZRS Koper.
Cinkarna Celje almost doubled its profit from January to September
CELJE – Cinkarna Celje, a Celje chemical company, achieved a 12% increase in sales revenues to EUR 145.9 million in the first nine months. Net profit, which amounted to 13.7 million euros in the first nine months of last year, increased by 90 percent to 26.2 million euros in the same period in 2021. said demand in geographical regions was favorable due to the general rise in customer confidence.
Unior stays in black
ZREČE – The Zreče-based Unior Group, which specializes in forged metals and tools, continues to show positive business results, generating a profit of EUR 8.1 million in the first nine months of the year, after a loss of EUR 4.9 million in the same period. last year. By the end of September, net sales revenues amounted to EUR 180.4 million, which is EUR 30 million or 20% more than in the same period last year. In the first ten months, sales revenues increased by 27% to EUR 141.5 million.
The tax service seized a record 11 tons of tobacco
LJUBLJANA – Police officers of the Financial Administration (FURS) discovered 11 tons of bulk tobacco hidden in 75 foil wrapped cardboard boxes in a record-breaking bust in a truck with Slovenian license plates. The illicit cargo was encountered on Tuesday when its staff inspected a truck operated by two foreign nationals who were without an employment contract. FURS said that the damage to the state budget in the event of the sale of cargo on the black market would be at least 1.8 million euros.
The holiday season begins despite Covid
LJUBLJANA / MARIBOR / KOPER – The festive season begins in Slovenian cities, as hundreds of thousands of lights are turned on in larger cities and Christmas fairs begin. Due to the epidemiological situation, there will be no mass events on this occasion. Today, Ljubljana and Maribor will be the first to turn on the Christmas lights. Like last year, the exact time was not announced to avoid crowds. In the capital, the decorations celebrate the importance of community and harmony.
Ski jumper Ema Klinec is on the podium in Nižni Tagil
NIZHNI TAGIL, Russia – Slovenian Ema Klinec was second in the World Cup in ski jumping in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, finishing between first-placed Austria’s Marita Kramer and her compatriot Daniela Iraschko-Stolz. The Slovenian national ski jumping team performed well in the first match of the World Cup this season, as three Slovenian ski jumpers were among the top ten. Urša Bogataj came in fourth and Nika Križnar, the winner of the last season of the World Cup, came in eighth.