Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs – Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum
07.10.2025

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

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business in Slovenia, Legislation

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
07.10.2025

Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October

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business in Slovenia, EU, life in Slovenia, Slovenia

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
03.10.2025

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

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business in Slovenia, employment, labour, Work in Slovenia

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
25.09.2025

Slovenia 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships

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business in Slovenia, investment, life in Slovenia, Slovenia

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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25.09.2025

Slovenia Introduces Simplified Digital Identification with New Regulation

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Legislation, life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia, Slovenia

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
08.09.2025

Student Housing in Slovenia: What You Should Know Before Renting

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investment, Legislation, life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia

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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Slovenia legalizes medical cannabis (marijuana): new law effective from August 20, 2025
22.08.2025

Slovenia legalizes medical cannabis (marijuana): new law effective from August 20, 2025

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Legislation, life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia, medical

On August 20, 2025, Slovenia’s new Medical and Scientific Cannabis Act will come into force. The law allows physicians to prescribe cannabis, commonly referred to as marijuana, for any indication or condition based on their professional judgment. Prescriptions can be written on standard green (fully covered by health insurance) or white (fully covered by the […]

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Slovenia Posts Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2 2025) in the Euro Area Alongside Spain – but Structural Challenges Remain
21.08.2025

Slovenia Posts Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2 2025) in the Euro Area Alongside Spain - but Structural Challenges Rem...

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Slovenia returned to growth in Q2 2025 after a contraction in the first quarter. According to seasonally and calendar adjusted figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), GDP rose by 0.7% compared to Q1 and by 0.8% year-on-year. This is the highest quarterly GDP growth in the euro area, along with […]

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Slovenia has launched a €9.2 million grant scheme to encourage businesses and individuals to purchase electric vehicles.
14.08.2025

Slovenia has launched a €9.2 million grant scheme to encourage businesses and individuals to purchase electric vehicle...

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life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia, Work in Slovenia

On 8 August 2025, Borzen, Slovenia’s energy market operator, announced a public call for non-refundable financial incentives for individuals and businesses purchasing electric vehicles. A total of €9.2 million is available to support the transition to cleaner mobility. Eligible applicants Subsidy amounts for new passenger vehicles (up to 8 seats): Subsidy amounts for new light […]

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Slovenia Restricts Public Access to Beneficial Owner Register Following European Court of Justice Ruling
14.08.2025

Slovenia Restricts Public Access to Beneficial Owner Register Following European Court of Justice Ruling

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On 9 August 2025, the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records and Related Services (AJPES) restricted public access to data on beneficial owners of legal entities in the Beneficial Owner Register (RDL). This change implements amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (ZPPDFT-2C) and aligns Slovenia with […]

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