Slovenia’s Passport Now Among the World’s Eight Most Powerful

Slovenia’s Passport Now Among the World’s Eight Most Powerful

Ljubljana, October 2025 – According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Slovenia has broken into the top ten of the world’s most powerful passports, ranking 8th worldwide. Slovenian passport holders can now travel visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to 184 destinations, marking Slovenia’s highest ever position in the index and underlining the country’s growing global […]

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What You (as a Foreign Worker in Slovenia) Need to Know About Holiday Allowance (“Regres”)

What You (as a Foreign Worker in Slovenia) Need to Know About Holiday Allowance ("Regres")

If you work in Slovenia, it is important to know your rights not only to paid holidays, but also to a holiday allowance, called regres in Slovenian, which in most cases is paid no later than July 1 of each year. The final deadline for payment of regres for 2025 is November 1, 2025, which […]

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EU Parliament approves reform of visa suspension mechanism: A clear message of values and responsibility

EU Parliament approves reform of visa suspension mechanism: A clear message of values and responsibility

Strasbourg, October 7, 2025 The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a reform of the mechanism allowing the temporary suspension of visa-free travel agreements with third countries. The proposal was adopted with 518 votes in favor, 96 against and 24 abstentions, marking an important step towards a more modern, fair and responsible European visa policy. With […]

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Renting Out Property in Slovenia: What Landlords Need to Know

Renting Out Property in Slovenia: What Landlords Need to Know

As Slovenia’s rental market continues to expand, both local and foreign property owners are increasingly offering their apartments for rent. However, the Housing Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia recently discovered numerous violations during its 2025 inspection campaign, highlighting that many landlords are still unaware of their legal duties. Written Lease Agreement Is Mandatory According […]

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Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs – Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum

Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs - Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum

Slovenian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now benefit from highly competitive liquidity loans provided by the Slovenian Enterprise Fund (Slovenski podjetniški sklad – SPS). These loans, ranging from EUR 15,000 to EUR 100,000, are designed to provide businesses with easy and quick access to funding sources for smaller investments or working capital needs. […]

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Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October

Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October

From 9 October 2025, all banks, savings institutions and payment service providers in the European Union will be required to offer instant payments in euros across all channels. This means that both domestic and cross-border transfers within the euro area will reach recipients in just 10 seconds, at any time of the day or week, […]

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Slovenia Adopts Labour Market Reform: Key Changes under ZUTD-I

Slovenia Adopts Labour Market Reform: Key Changes under ZUTD-I

On September 19, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia (No. 70/25) published the Act Amending and Supplementing the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market (ZUTD-I). The Act entered into force on September 20, 2025, with most of the substantive changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. The reform introduces higher […]

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Slovenia 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships

Slovenia 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships

With a population of just over two million, Slovenia is positioning itself as one of Europe’s next innovation hubs. The country combines scientific excellence, a highly educated workforce, and strong international ties to create a model for sustainable and knowledge-driven growth. Building on Knowledge and Science “Slovenia is a community that invests in science, education, […]

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Slovenia Introduces Simplified Digital Identification with New Regulation

Ljubljana, 15 September – A revised government regulation on electronic identification has introduced important simplifications for using Slovenia’s e-services. The key innovation is a virtual high-level identification method, where the physical ID card is required only during the initial setup. With this change, users can now log in to e-services using the updated eOsebna mobile […]

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Student Housing in Slovenia: What You Should Know Before Renting

Student Housing in Slovenia: What You Should Know Before Renting

Students, both Slovenian and international, are often vulnerable when renting accommodation. Many (especially international students) are not fully familiar with the local housing market, legal regulations or their rights, which makes them more vulnerable to unfair practices. With the new academic year starting on October 1, many students will be looking for rooms or apartments. […]

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