Paris, 28 February (STA) - Slovenian olive oil Vanja produced by Koper-based olive grower Vanja Dujc has won the prestigious Olio Nuovo award for the best olive oil in the northern hemisphere in 2021, the contest's organisers announced.

C-bank, IMAD, GZS in final 10 paras

Ljubljana, 26 February (STA) - The Covid-19 lockdown that started in March last year and that has persisted in various forms had a significant impact on the volume of sales in the services sector and retail in 2020, as it was down by a combined 9.6% compared to the year before.

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.