Shovel-ready or stuck on paper?
Municipal green infrastructure in the region suffers less from money than from execution.
“Flexibility, creativity, and entrepreneurship are crucial if we are to remain competitive.”
Blaž Brodnjak, CEO of NLB, shares his perspective on regional demographics, EU competitiveness, and Europe’s role in the global economy.
Bridges before bullets
While defense dominates headlines amid uncertain U.S. commitments, Ukraine's reconstruction represents both a moral imperative and strategic opportunity, reminding us that true security is built not just with arms, but with roads, schools, and bridges.
Partnerships for Ukraine’s future
As the EU mobilises billions for Ukraine, a small Alpine nation makes its case for impact beyond size.
More hydrogen, less CO2
The adoption of hydrogen technologies is paving the way for Alpacem Cement’s gradual decarbonisation. As part of the next phase of its green transition, the company plans to capture, transport, and store CO2. This initiative could reduce Slovenia’s total CO2 emissions by around 5%, the company estimates.
Where scars became a seam
Split by Cold War politics, Nova Gorica and Gorizia are being reunited by a generation that refuses to inherit old divisions.
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