Ljubljana/Belgrade, 26 February (STA) - The Slovenian NLB bank announced on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with the Serbian government to acquire the 83% state stake in the bank Komercijalna Banka. The deal worth EUR 387 million is pending regulatory approval and is expected to be finalised in the last quarter of the year.

Ljubljana, 26 February (STA) - The securities market watchdog has taken action against the Vienna-based Ring International Holding over market manipulation related to its attempted takeover of Cinkarna Celje. The private company published a takeover intent in June 2018 after manipulating the market to reduce the price of the chemical company's shares.

Ljubljana, 25 February (STA) - Slovenian tourism figures recorded an upward trend in January. The number of tourists grew by 8% year-on-year, while the number of nights increased by some 4%, shows Statistics Office data released on Tuesday.

SPIRIT Slovenia, together with Ljubljana municipality, will be taking part again at the world’s biggest real estate trade show – MIPIM.

SPIRIT Slovenia public agency has again this year awarded the best foreign investors, who have produced exceptional results in the past year and contributed to the development of the Slovenian economy.

According to an annual survey among German investors in central and Eastern Europe, Slovenia is the most attractive location for research and development investments in the region. Overall, German investors place Slovenia as the fifth most attractive country in Central and Eastern Europe.