Krka Pharmaceuticals is Europe’s seventh largest generic drug producer with 2.4 billion Euros as its market capitalization. The said company is Slovenia’s largest company which is planning to remain independent. Furthermore, according to their Chief Executive Mr. Joza Colaric, they are also planning to takeover some companies within Europe and are pursuing in doubling the investments this 2010. This hasn’t been confirmed if it will take part this year yet remained a possibility for the company’s goal of expanding their business.

To further expand their capacity of producing different drugs, the company plans of taking over small or perhaps medium sized companies. With this step, Krka can be able to produce new products as well as open new markets. With this market plan, they are expecting a rise in their sales from 6 percent which is about 1 billion Euros though their previous post states only a 0.1 percent growth in the year 2009 due to currency losses. Krka Pharmaceuticals have been mainly affected with the decreasing local currencies from the countries Ukraine, Russia as well as Poland.

The company is anticipating a triple production within the next three year from its Moscow factory which will be their major investment this year. The said investment will be financed mainly from the company’s cash plus bank loans wherein they still have good access. Plus, the said company also plans to increase their employees from in the years to come.

Are you looking forward to owning a property with a European location? Luckily, Slovenia may become one of your options. Slovenia, a small European country, is considered among the top 15 cleanest country around the globe as well 2^nd most forested country in Europe. Currently, the country is experiencing increasing demand or offer though the country wasn’t spared by the world wide economic crisis.

Properties in Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana are much cheaper than other properties located within Europe. According to the Slovenian Real Estate, an amount of 1,500 to 3,000 Euros per square meter is the estimated cost of properties located in Maribor as well as Ljublana. Plus, you can own a decent apartment only costing you 100 to 200 thousand Euros. Aside from properties located within the major cities of Slovenia, you can also avail of a small two bedroom property with a few hectares of land only costing you 80 thousand Euros.

If you love a picturesque view, you may want to own a property in the Nor West part of the Julian Alps as well as the famous Soca River Valley. Though the property cost higher than the usual prices within the country, it is much cheaper compared to the alpine regions of the countries France, Italy, Switzerland as well as Austria.

If you happen to be an interested buyer, a European Union or United States citizen, then you can read through the rules in purchasing real estate in Slovenia. You can also opt to hire an experienced agent you is very familiar with the country. You must also assess yourself of what place do you want to live in before purchasing any property. If you’re not planning to move permanently in Slovenia, you may also need to deal with hiring a property management company to take care of your property while you are outside the country.

GEN Energija, Slovenia’s Ministry of Economy, recently received an application from Slovenia’s Krsko nuclear power plant seeking for the approval of a second reactor which is supported by technical studies as well as analysis. The supporting studies show that it is justified to proceed with the construction based on the country’s energy, economic as well as environmental views. The said application would supply enough energy, plus reliable and safe supply with competitive and long-term predictable value. What’s good also about this second reactor is that it has no virtually greenhouse gas emissions.

Just like other countries, the Slovenian government’s permission must be sought before any power facility can begin any sitting procedures particularly with a generating capacity of more than 1 MWe. Like what Slovenia’s Krsko nuclear power plant did, an application must be submitted to the minister of economy and it has to provide the information on the type and size of the proposed plant, conditions for the supply of energy from the plant, as well as plans for its decommissioning at the end of its operating life. Luckily, the said application was formally verified by GEN Energija as well as stated that the Krsko nuclear power plant second reaction is in line with Slovenia’s energy policy.

This said plan also requires a new reactor to be built at the same plant with about 1000 MWe capacity. When approval is verified, a detailed plan should be initiated which is expected to happen later this year. It is estimated to be completed within 2020 and 2025 with an estimated cost of €5 billion ($7 billion).

January 12, 2010, Tuesday afternoon when the worst earthquake struck Haiti after 200 years with a magnitude of 7.0 which originated less than ten miles from the Caribbean city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. After more than two weeks after the devastating earthquake, the death tolls have mounted, even the number of stories of death and destruction as well as the worldwide outpouring of aid.

Slovenia through their Civil Protection and Disaster Relief, takes part in helping Haiti through sending 25 tents worth approximately 70,000 EUR which will provide about 300 homeless people with shelter. 12 January. According to the Head of Slovenia’s Administration, Boris Balant, they have decided to send material aid than to send experts because of the logistic problems faced by their humanitarian staff in Haiti, as well as the great distance between Slovenia and Haiti. They also believe that this kind of help is appropriate and timely. The Slovenian Government has already allotted 50,000 EUR as early as two days after the earthquake struck Haiti. Slovenia’s aid was dispatched in Austria from where it will be transported to Haiti. The plane carrying the tents given by the Slovenian government as well as the Austrian government left last Saturday or Sunday from the airport of Vienna. They have paid around 30,000 EUR for the plane cost which is half of the total costs, and the other half will be paid by the European Union.

Gambling is defined as the putting of money or any valuable material on an event with an unknown outcome with the intention of either winning extra money and/or material things. In Slovenia, though not a huge country, have lot to offer to their tourist including their entertainment industry largely compose of the casino business. Slovenian casinos have been considered today as one of the largest sectors of their tourism industry.

Gambling in Slovenia is considered legal within the bounds of the casinos. Sports betting are also considered legal if using a sports book located in one of the country’s casinos. Gambling facilities were built to primarily create flow of revenue to the area where they were created. Slovenia’s local and national governments can earn big amount of money by heavily taxing them. Another good thing about having land-based casinos is the jobs they could offer with them. This comes crucial when the country’s economy is under crisis or when many of their citizens are unemployed. Slovenia’s gambling facilities have blossomed and has helped in the countries economy, which resulted to the creation of the $1.5 billion super casino in Nova Gorica starting in 2005. Casinos in the Italian borders have also generated a lot of money for the Slovenian government because Italians frequently cross the border to make bets everyday. The Slovenian government has been persistently regulating the casinos since 1995 and has raised millions of money for Slovenia.

At present, citizens and tourists can still enjoy the land-based and online casinos in Slovenia. Though the government had forbidden gambling earlier on some foreign sites, the trend never stopped and people still continue to indulge in.

Experience and take part in the unforgettable atmosphere that comes with the annual Golden Fox event, this January 16 to 17, 2010 at Maribor, Snežni stadion (Snow Stadium, Mariborsko Pohorje). The Golden Fox event is a classical women’s competition wherein the best women skiers around the globe will compete in the slalom and giant slalom races. Branik, a skiing club had organized the Golden Fox competitions since 1963.

This year, 25,000 expected spectators will gather and witness this event at Mariborsko Pohorje, which produces the largest number of skiers in Slovenia, the longest downhill run in Europe, plus the best Slovenian ski center who received the Golden Snowflake Award. In the recent report, Slovenia maintained its top marks in the Freedom according to the Freedom House. A total of 133 women skiers are expected to join the 46^th Golden Fox meet from 28 countries around the globe with Slovenia having 8 representatives. The World Cup giant slalom will take place on January 16 followed by the slalom race on January 17. The first run is planned to start at 11 AM, while thee second run at 2 PM. Sunday’s slalom runs are scheduled for 9.15 AM as well as 12.15 PM.

The said event will feature Slovenia’s best skiers including Tina Maze, the champion in the giant slalom at the Golden Fox last year. She will join together with Ana Drev, Marusa Ferk, Sara Globocnik, Katja Jazbec, Ilka Stuhec, Katarina Lavtar and Ula Hafner. An estimated amount of EUR 1.2 million is the budget of this event has which has been constant for the last four years, and the prices of tickets will remain unchanged: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 2 for children. Approximately 300 Slovenian and foreign reporters as well as 3 TV stations will also be covering the said event.

Just Slovenia is a small independent specialist tour operator serving Slovenia for approximately 21 years. It primarily deals with travel business and is closely related with Civil Aviation Authority under its ATOL scheme. This year, Just Slovenia has placed a lot of ideas for holidays in Slovenia which will go well with anyone’s taste and surely, one will be able to decide from a lot selections. One of which is their Valentine’s break offer.

This coming February 11 to 14, the specialist tour operator have prepared a new valentine’s break giving couples a chance to create a gingerbread heart for their loved one at the Lectar Gingerbread Musuem. The guests may experience the traditional baking process, or try the rustic cuisine in Restaurant Lectar. Included in the experience is a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage around the magnificent Lake Bled.

For a price of £394 per person, you will be able to have flights from Stansted, three nights at Pension Lectar – a medieval town of Radovlijica, with a breakfast and car hire, plus a romantic Valentine’s banquet. This accommodation is just about 5 minutes away from Lake Bled and thirty minutes drive from Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. The Radovlijica town offers travelers their traditional architecture, pavement cafes, healthy sub-alpine climate, exciting museums, as well as a variety of trails in the Julian Alps and the turquoise River Sava.

Secretly located in the alpine meadow in Triglav National Park, Slovenia lies a holiday village built in a conventional style referred to as Pristava Lepena, owned by Milan and Silvia Dolenc. It is located at the picturesque plateau overlooking the valley of Soca River surrounded by wild flowers as well as the soaring peaks of the Julian Alps.

Considered as one of Slovenia’s most attractive tourist spot, Pristava Lepena offers to any tourist not just the peaceful natural ambiance but as well as other facilities such as a tennis court, archery, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, plus a ride to the so called Lipizzaner horses. These horses, believed to originate in this central European country, offers novice riders an unforgettable experience as they go through trails of Slovenia’s magnificent alpine countryside. Not only that, they novices have also the chance to learn about the characteristics, habits, grooming as well as the opportunity to have saddling practices with the lessons on basic riding skills in a calm and reassuring manner. On the other hand, for those experienced riders, fantastic treks in the forests and rivers also await you.

Other amenities of Pristava Lepena includes conventional wooden cottage with a fireplace, a kitchenette, a mini bar with a refrigerator, bathrooms with shower and hair dryer, a direct telephone line plus a television if requested. Guests may also prefer to dine in their Mediterranean inspired restaurants where specialties and local delicacies are served. For outdoor enthusiast, you can choose from a variety of activities such as mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, trail walking, paragliding as well as rafting. The experience you’ll get surely will complete your holidays!