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Planica floodlit for the first time for World Championship
Planica – The world’s top ski jumpers will converge on Slovenia’s Planica this week for the Ski Flying World Championships, which has been moved up from March due to the Covid-19 epidemic. The event will be held for the first time without spectators, under floodlights, and under strict anti-epidemic rules.
Pahor makes renewed appeal for cross-party dialogue
Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor made a renewed appeal for cross-party effort to break out of the crisis, as he addressed a ceremony on Friday ahead of the 30th anniversary of a cross-party agreement on the independence referendum.
Retailers told store reopening to depend on Covid-19 improvement
Ljubljana – The Chamber of Commerce (TZS) appealed for reopening of stores as they met top government officials on Friday, learning that reopening would depend on the improvement of the coronavirus situation in the coming weeks.
Govt adopts five-tier strategy for easing of restrictions
Ljubljana – The government adopted on Thursday a five-tier strategy for the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions based on a proposal by the Health Ministry and the coronavirus task force, Prime Minister Janez Janša announced on Twitter.
Slovenia expects EU guidelines on ski season
Ljubljana – The government has not yet taken a position regarding Italy’s appeal to close ski centres around Europe during the December holidays, the Economy Ministry told the STA. The ministry expects the European Commission to send recommendations for the skiing season to member states.
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Coalition partners review government projects
Brdo pri Kranju – Coalition officials reviewed the implementation of the coalition agreement and discussed further steps as they met at Brdu pri Kranju on Thursday. Details were sketchy but statements after the meeting suggest there are no major differences between the partners in the ruling coalition.
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Logar talks EU presidency challenges, rule of law at Berlin Forum
Berlin – Foreign Minister Anže Logar addressed participants of the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum on Tuesday to highlight the priorities of Slovenia’s EU presidency in the second half of next year and stress the importance of solidarity among EU member states, the Foreign Ministry said.
Chief coronavirus adviser says extension of restrictions needed
Ljubljana – Bojana Beović, the head of the government’s coronavirus task force, has announced that the group will propose the extension of existing restrictions this week. It is not possible to talk about potential changes until the most recent measures show effects, which is expected at the end of this week, Beović told the STA.