SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 28, 2011
On May 1, Germany and Austria will open up their labor markets to citizens of the Eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004 -- seven years after most other EU members let them in. But Berlin's protectionist fears have only hurt the German economy, as the country will struggle to attract enough skilled workers. By Markus Dettmer and Jan Puhl more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 05, 2008
One day after a nuclear reactor in Slovenia was shut down, authorities say that no radiation leaked out. Still, neighbors are concerned about Slovenia's handling of the incident. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 03, 2008
Slovenia, a small country bordering the southern edge of the Alps, assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union on Jan. 1. But rampant inflation and journalists' concerns about government censorship are causing problems for Europe's model pupil. By Marion Kraske more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 21, 2007
Slovenian officials estimate that a mass grave found near Maribor will most likely prove to be the largest in Europe, surpassing even that of Srebrenica. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 17, 2006
The EU has accepted Slovenia's bid to become the first new member of the expanded bloc to join the euro zone. But Brussels' rejection of Lithuania's attempt to embrace the common currency highlights the economic perils ahead. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 21, 2005
Accepted into the European Union last year, the former eastern bloc countries are the latest to capitalize on globalization. Followed by Slovenia and Slovakia, the Baltic States have set a cracking pace with their radical economic reforms. Their fervor is alarming its old-school neighbors in the West. By Marion Kraske and Jan Puhl more...
