Slovenia
Ikea opens first store in Slovenia with low key, socially distanced launch
Swedish furniture giant adds fifth store in Southeast Europe region after pandemic forced delay.
Emerging Europe strong on women’s economic opportunities but dragged down by low pensions
Different retirement ages for men and women lead to lower pensions for women despite reforms in 2019-2020, says World Bank report.
Slovenia’s February consumer confidence index at the highest level since April 2020
All four components of the consumer confidence indicator improved compared to January.
Resilient emerging Europe labour markets to bounce back post-crisis
Unemployment growth has been modest and a return to tight labour markets is expected as economies recover from the coronacrisis.
Slovenian startup DaiBau raises fresh funds from Henkel
DaiBau runs portals in several countries where investors can link up with building contractors.
Slovenia’s Jansa government survives no-confidence motion
Slovenian PM Janez Jansa’s illiberal policies and tightening grip on media set to continue unchecked until next election in 2022.
Ikea plans online first launch in Slovenia if pandemic prevents store opening
Plans to open the Swedish furniture giant's first store in Ljubljana in 2020 were delayed due to the pandemic.
Slovenia’s consumer prices continue to fall in January
Lower fuel and energy prices the main contributor to Slovenia's annual deflation.