Šalovci, 09 May (STA) - Nine municipalities in Goričko, in rural eastern Slovenia, will get a fibre-optic network under the Rune Network project, which aims to provide ultra-fast fibre-optic broadband infrastructure in Slovenia's rural areas. In Goričko, a 203-kilometre network of fibre-optic cables will be built for almost 6,000 connections.

Anhovo, 05 May (STA) - The cement producer Salonit increased its revenue by 3% to EUR 78.5 million last year as it launches a new investment cycle with the aim of reducing its carbon footprint.

Ljubljana, 05 May (STA) - The state-owner power utility Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) will soon launch construction of what will be the largest solar power plant in the country. The 3.04 MW plant will be built atop a landfill near Hrastnik.

Most of Slovenia’s best companies are mid-size. Though less known in the wider public, they operate on a global scale and often play the role of a niche leader. These enterprises are highly innovative and represent a true pillar of Slovenia’s exporting economy.

The creative and cultural industries are of key importance for modern economies. Slovenia is no exception with a thriving computer gaming scene, top designers and creators of leading computer graphics technologies.

Ljubljana’s Elaphe company, the tech leader in in-wheel electric motor, attracted new investment from the European fund specialising in sustainable energy solutions.