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Future of Slovenian Government Still Uncertain
Early elections expected to be held in the fall.
April 29, 2014
Slovenia: ”Everything Will Stand Still”
Due to the current political crisis the fear about devastating impacts on the Slovenian economy is high.
April 28, 2014
Slovenian Government to Collapse
After the Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek has lost the crucial vote against Zoran Jankovic, the Slovenian coalition is close to break apart. The ailing country faces new elections.
April 26, 2014
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April 25, 2014
Slovenian Coalition in Danger
Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek may lose her job. The governing Slovenian party PS is preparing for a crucial vote.
April 25, 2014
„Brussels Must Reconsider Enlargement Policy“
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Kurz criticized the EU´s approach towards Ukraine. However, the EU has to develop further.
April 25, 2014
Slovenia: List of Debtors of NLB Published
The Slovenian bad bank BAMC (Bank Asset Management Company) has published the list of debtors of the country’s two largest banks, which are responsible for the disaster of the state-controlled banks.
April 23, 2014
Slovenia: “Worst Thing if Nobody Dare Do Anything”
Finance Minister Cufer stressed that financial institutes needed stable guidance and confidence to continue their restructuring paths.
April 17, 2014
Hypo Group: Privatization of Balkan Business Until 2015
The nationalized problem bank intends to sell its Balkan business within 2014.
April 17, 2014
Slovenia: Head of NLB Throws in Towel
On Friday France Ahar, President of the supervisory board of the biggest lender of Slovenia, state-controlled NLB, handed in his resignation.
April 14, 2014
Slovenia: Banka Celje Trying to Fend Off Bailout
The Slovenian lender is considering a capital increase to avoid national bailout.
April 11, 2014
IMF Upgrades Growth for Slovenia
In its latest report the International Monetary Fund has raised its projection for GDP growth in Slovenia.
April 9, 2014
ECB Puts Pressure on Hypo Group
The distressed Austrian nationalized lender has no access to the Eurosystem monetary policy credit instruments. About ten potential buyers might be interested in the Balkan lender.
April 5, 2014
Slovenia: Budget Deficit to Jump to 14.7%
Due to the bank bailout, Slovenia´s budget deficit is expected to reach 14.7% of GDP in 2013.
April 2, 2014
Slovenia: Danger of Tax Increase
Because of the failed introduction of the property tax Finance Minister Uros Cufer suggested an inrease in VAT to compensate for the losses in revenue.
March 31, 2014
Slovenia: Controversial Property Tax Fails
The Slovenian Constitutional Court has rejected the controversial property tax suggested by the government. This will jeopardize this year’s budget.
March 28, 2014
Slovenia: Chaos around Real Estate Tax Continues
On Thursday the Slovenian National Assembley will pass amendments to the highly debated real estate tax.
March 27, 2014
Slovenia Looking for New Investors
In an attempt is looking for new investors the small Eurozone member country is starting a series of roadshows in Europe starting from Monday.
March 24, 2014
Slovenia: Considerably Fewer Building Permits Issued
Almost a quarter fewer building permits were issued in January in Slovenia.
March 21, 2014
Slovenia: Exuberant Public Spendings
Public finances in Slovenia have gone wild as only after two months almost half of the total deficit planned for 2014 was spent.
March 20, 2014
Slovenia: Government Confirms Tax for Residential Property
The government has confirmed the changes adopted for the introduction of the real estate tax.
March 20, 2014
Slovenia: Confusion over Real Estate Tax
The deadline for real estate owners to prepare for the new real estate tax has been extended by a month.
March 19, 2014
Slovenia: SID Bank With Declining Profits
The public export and development bank of Slovenia, SID, sees shrinking profits.
March 18, 2014
Slovenia: Banking Sector Still Prone to Risks
The Slovenian banking sector is still prone to risks as the number of non-performing loans was not reduced substantially.
March 14, 2014
CEE: Investments to Boost Economic Growth
In the coming two years economic growth in Eastern Europe is expected to accelerate to an average of two to three percent of GDP triggered by a boost in investments.
March 13, 2014
Slovenia: Government Envisages Reform Measures
After the EU Commission delivered a warning to Slovenia over the macroeconomic imbalances Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek announced yesterday she had expected such a report.
March 7, 2014
Slovenia: Commissioner Calls for Reforms and Further Privatizations
EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn said that Slovenia had to continue to push forward with further privatizations and economic reforms.
March 6, 2014
S&P: European Banking Sector Faces Worse Ratings
According to the rating agency, the public support for the European banking sector is essential in many cases. Without financial support, banks might be downgraded.
March 5, 2014
UNIQA Insurance Group New in the ATX
The ATX Committee decided to include the two companies, UNIQA Insurance Group and Flughafen Wien to the ATX today.
March 5, 2014
Poland: Banks Expected to Preserve Ratings
According to US rating agency Standard&Poor;’s, Polish banks will be able to keep their credit ratings this year.
March 4, 2014
Slovenia: NLB to Break Even in 2014
As part of the restructuring plan, the Slovenian bank is closing branch shops all over the country and downsizing its personnel.
March 4, 2014
Raiffeisen Bank International Postpones Sale of Ukrainian Affiliate
Due to the extremely tense situation in Ukraine, the second-largest lender in CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe) has stopped the sale of Aval Bank.
March 3, 2014
Hypo Group: Five Potential Buyers for CESEE Affiliates
Alexander Picker, CEO of the nationalized bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria, is optimistic that the affiliates in the Western Balkan countries may be sold until the end of 2014.
March 1, 2014
Slovenia: Economy Minister Rejects New Corporate Taxes
According to newly-appointed Slovenian Minister of Economy, Metod Dragonja, the main driver for economic growth is trade and exports. Instead of introducing new corporate taxes he calls for a fund for domestic enterprises.
February 26, 2014
Slovenia: SMEs Protest Against Real Estate Tax
Tax bills would rise by many times for small business owners.
February 24, 2014
Slovenia: NLB Reports Losses in Business Year 2013
The biggest lender in Slovenia has amounted considerable losses because of having been forced to create loan loss provisions.
February 22, 2014
EU Commission to Examine Slovenian Bank Restructuring Plan
Slovenia has sent the restructuring plan for its third largest bank, Abanka Vipa, to the EU Commission.
February 20, 2014
Slovenia: Heading for Recovery
Slovenia seems to have circumnavigated the crisis as the small country is not a Eurozone bail-out candidate anymore, according to Prime Minister Bratusek.
February 17, 2014
Hypo Group Alpe Adria: Nowotny Attacks Fekter
Governor of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) Ewald Nowotny criticizes former Minister of Finance Maria Fekter sharply and blames her for inactivity.
February 15, 2014 · Updated: February 15, 2014; 18:19
Dramatic Capital Outflow in CESEE
The countries of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe suffer from the dependence on foreign investments. Despite the economic recovery, FDIs are falling persistently.
February 15, 2014
Improving Situation in Slovenia
Banka Slovenije points out that the finance industry was negatively affected by provisions and write-offs. However, the situation seems to be improving.
February 13, 2014
Ukraine: Tough Market for Foreign Banks
The coming two years will be challenging for foreign banks operating in Ukraine.
February 11, 2014
Ukraine: RBI Examines Offers
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has received a total of twelve offers for its Ukranian affiliate.
February 10, 2014
ECB Wants to Supervise All Banks
For the European Central Bank, the current authority does not go far enough. The ECB wants to control all 6,600 banks in the Eurozone.
February 8, 2014
Slovenia Under Pressure Again
The International Monetary Fund calls Slovenia to cut public spending radically. The Slovenian government still refrains from unpopular decisions.
February 7, 2014
“Fragile Recovery in CEE Banking Sector”
According to the U.S. rating agency Fitch, the banking sector in Central and Eastern Europe is highly heterogeneous.
February 6, 2014
CESEE: Stuck in Transition or Just a Break?
Despite all difficulties in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the region remains essential for Austria. The long-term growth potential remains intact.
February 6, 2014 · Updated: February 6, 2014; 13:41
EBRD: CESEE Not Under Pressure Yet
According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, most countries in CESEE are relatively unaffected despite the renewed pressure on emerging markets.
February 4, 2014
Hypo Group: Calls for Bankruptcy Become Louder
The Austrian government wants to prevent the bankruptcy of the nationalized lender Hypo Group Alpe Adria. However, there are better arguments for an orderly insolvency.
February 3, 2014
CESEE: Corruption Is Still a Major Obstacle
The European Commission has published its first Anti-Corruption Report today. Above all, the economies in Southern and Southeastern Europe are suffering from corruption.
February 3, 2014