EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

The European Union is introducing a new set of rules aimed at increasing pay transparency and closing the gender pay gap. The Pay Transparency Directive (EU Directive 2023/970), adopted on 6 June 2023, introduces obligations that will fundamentally change how companies approach pay structures, hiring practices, and internal reporting. Member States must transpose the directive […]

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Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

Published in July 2025, the Asylum and Migration Overview 2024 by the European Migration Network (EMN) offers a detailed look back at how European countries responded to labour market demands, migration pressures, and asylum challenges during 2024. The report offers an in-depth review of trends, reforms, and operational shifts observed across 35 participating countries in […]

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ETIAS Is Coming: What You Need to Know Before Traveling to Slovenia and the EU from 2026

ETIAS Is Coming: What You Need to Know Before Traveling to Slovenia and the EU from 2026

The way international travelers enter Slovenia and other EU countries is about to change. The European Union is implementing the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a new entry requirement for visitors from visa waiver countries. At SIBIZ, we work with a wide range of international clients, from entrepreneurs and investors to professionals and […]

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Slovenia ranks Among the World’s Best: Safety, Sustainability, and Family-Friendly Living

Slovenia ranks Among the World’s Best: Safety, Sustainability, and Family-Friendly Living

Slovenia is not only a beautiful European country. It is one of the top-ranked countries globally in areas that matter most to those considering relocation: safety, sustainability, child well-being, and quality of life. These are not vague claims, but facts supported by globally respected indexes. A small country by size, Slovenia consistently ranks among the […]

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Beware of Slovenian Citizenship Scams: What Business Professionals and Corporate Clients Need to Know

Beware of Slovenian Citizenship Scams: What Business Professionals and Corporate Clients Need to Know

At SIBIZ, we provide legal and strategic support to international business professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients looking to invest, live, or work in Slovenia. As a trusted partner in relocation, corporate setup, and immigration matters, we feel it is important to warn our clients and the broader public about a growing number of scams targeting […]

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New Era of European Travel: Schengen Visa Reforms and the Introduction of €20 ETIAS Fee

New Era of European Travel: Schengen Visa Reforms and the Introduction of €20 ETIAS Fee

The final days of July 2025 have brought a flurry of important updates, announcements and policy shifts related to Schengen visa rules, entry authorisations and broader EU mobility frameworks. These changes reflect the European Union’s growing focus on attracting skilled individuals, streamlining travel procedures and enhancing the security of its external borders. Expanded Access Through […]

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Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to apply for a permit directly in Slovenia and other innovations introduced by the amendments to the legislation on the work and residence of foreigners in the Republic of Slovenia

Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to...

The amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) enters into force. The Act on Amendments and Additions to the Foreigners Act was adopted by the National Assembly on 25 April 2025. The amendment transposes into the legal order of the Republic of Slovenia the provisions of several legal acts of the European Union, the amended Directive […]

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Slovenia opens its doors to foreign experts: new opportunities and better working conditions

Slovenia opens its doors to foreign experts: new opportunities and better working conditions

Slovenian legislation on the employment of foreigners is undergoing significant changes. Today, the National Assembly voted in favor of two important amendments—the Employment, Self-Employment, and Work of Foreigners Act and the Aliens Act. Both legislative changes are aimed at making the Slovenian labor market more open, especially to highly qualified workers from third countries. Easier […]

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Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

The Government of Slovenia has put out a Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners, which, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals […]

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A new European system for travel information and authorisation to enter Europe is coming.

A new European system for travel information and authorisation to enter Europe is coming.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be a new condition for entry into most European countries from mid-2025. It will apply to citizens of around 60 visa-exempt countries. Similar travel authorisations are currently issued by the US, Canada and Australia, as well as other countries. The ETIAS travel authorisation will be for […]

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