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Slovenia News - 7 September 2004

Editorial
After a short break we are back with news from Slovenia, which only last week was still marked by athletes who successfully represented the colours of Slovenia at the Olympic games in Athens. The beginning of the election campaign promises an eventful month of September in the area of internal affairs. A harsh battle for seats in parliament looms on the horizon, which will be decided by voters in the general elections of 3rd October. We shall keep you informed of all developments.
Interview
Jolanda Čeplak
Slovene media refer to athlete Jolanda Čeplak as the first lady of Slovene sports. At the Olympic games in Athens she was considered one of Slovenia’s big favourites and fulfilled expectations with her bronze medal in the 800-metre run. More »
Politics
Election Campaigns Begin
Election campaigns have begun precisely one month before the elections to the National Assembly, to take place on Sunday, 3rd October. More »
Ljubljana, 3 September
Foreign Policy
Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl Visits Kosovo
FM Ivo Vajgl paid a visit to Kosovo, where Slovenia opened Liaison Office for UNMIK in Priština. More »
Priština, 1 September
Diplomacy
Slovene Embassy in Vienna as Contact for NATO in Austria
As of 1 September the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Vienna takes over duties as contact NATO embassy to the Republic of Austria. More »
Ljubljana, 1 September
Government
Government Session: Preparations For The Adoption Of The Euro
On Thursday’s session, government discussed development strategy of the state administration on the Iinternet, translation of legislation and preparations for the adoption of the euro. More »
Ljubljana, 2 September
Economy
Opening of the 37th Celje Trade Fair
This year marks the 37th year of the Celje trade fair which will also present recent developments in the Slovene economy. More »
Celje, 8 September
Statistics
Unemployment at 6.1%; Deflation in August
The unemployment rate based on the ILO and Eurostat international standards for the second quarter reached 6.1%. More »
Ljubljana, 31 August
Agriculture
EU Topics on Gornja Radgona Fair
Slovenia's EU accession was the focus of this year's traditional agriculture and food fair in Gornja Radgona. More »
Gornja Radgona, 31 August
EU Topics
Potočnik in the field of Science and Research
Janez Potočnik was nominated for Science and Research in the new Commission. More »
Brussels, August
Culture
Biennale of Industrial Design About to Open
This year's Biennale of Industrial Design marks the 19th time for the event to be held between 15th September and 15th October. More »
Ljubljana, 7 September
Sport
Olympic Games: Slovene Athletes Successful
At the Olympic Games in Athens, Slovene athletes have made a favourable impression, and the Games will be remembered thanks to the four medals awarded to Slovenes thus far. More »
Ljubljana, 30 August, 2004
Calendar of Events
From 8 to 12 September
The following week will be overture to the variegated events in the field of politics, culture and other activities about to follow in autumn. More »

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