Slovenian government

Heavy rains have caused catastrophic conditions in major parts of Slovenia and lives are also at risk. All available public safety units are on the ground to provide all necessary assistance in rescuing people and minimizing material damage.

The second call for applications for subsidies offered by the Slovenian government to improve the country's air connectivity has attracted a single bid, submitted by AirBaltic, Latvia's flag carrier.

AirBaltic is planning to establish an air link between Ljubljana and Riga in the 2024 summer season, the Infrastructure Ministry said when announcing the results of the call on 2 August.

The Slovenian government has extended the existing system of partial regulation of motor fuel and heating oil prices for another year. The regulation is in force for filling stations outside the country's motorway network.

Harping on about the Slovenian government's achievements won't win Robert Golob and his partners a new mandate. Meanwhile, the right-wing opposition is threatening to steal a march.

The flag carriers of Luxembourg and Montenegro have applied for subsidies offered by the Slovenian government to improve the country's air connectivity in response to the first call.

Luxair and To Montenegro submitted their bids by the deadline that expired last week, the Infrastructure Ministry said on 8 May.

The Slovenian government has adopted a bill that halts all infraction proceedings for breaking covid-era rules that were later declared unconstitutional, which will affect fines totalling several million euros.

The Slovenian government has decided to join the European Commission's lawsuit against Hungary over its anti-LGBT law. A number of member states and the European Parliament are supporting the Commission's legal action at the EU Court of Justice over what is deemed a discriminatory law.

ITF Enhancing Human Security, a Slovenian-run organisation involved in demining and mine victims assistance, is marking its 25th anniversary, having evolved from a small regional organisation into a global humanitarian powerhouse that is active in 19 countries.

The Slovenian government has indicated it will introduce new measures to curb temporary work, a popular practice, after chambermaids at a state-owned hotel chain protested against being outsourced and after criminal complaints were filed against two temping agencies.

The Slovenian government has adopted a bill allocating an estimated €5.6 million per year in subsidies for airlines to launch new routes to the capital Ljubljana and increase frequencies on existing services pending approval by the European Commission.