Ljubljana, 28 February (STA) - Luka Koper, the operator of Slovenia's sole maritime port, saw a group net profit plunge by 32% to EUR 40.4 million in 2019 due to a slowdown of global trade. Revenue remained broadly flat at EUR 228.7 million, six percent below plans, the company said on Friday.

Kidričevo, 28 February (STA) - The foreign-owned car upholstery maker Boxmark Leather will lay off a total of 288 workers at its sole remaining Slovenian location, in Kidričevo, by the end of April, with 157 handed pink slips on Friday. On the occasion, the management said the company would stay in the country, denying the rumours about production closure.

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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.