The Tour of Slovenia, a prominent international cycling event, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB), in collaboration with the Adria Mobil Cycling Club, has ensured that the race will be broadcast on Eurosport, reaching millions of viewers globally.

Two new airlines will join Ljubljana Airport with the start of the 2025 summer season.

On October 27, the winter flight schedule will commence at Ljubljana Airport, remaining in effect until March 29, 2025.

As part of the FS-e-FUTURE project, Ljubljana Airport has begun implementing key infrastructure to support the electrification and decarbonization of its ground handling services.

The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) has been recognized at the InOrbit Awards 2024 for its exceptional work in digital marketing, particularly through its Instagram profile, Feel Slovenia. This accolade highlights STB's efforts to promote Slovenia as a tourist destination via social media. The award ceremony took place on April 10 in Portorož.

Slovenia has achieved notable rankings in the World Economic Forum's 2024 assessment of tourism development, placing 42nd out of 119 countries. The country excelled in several categories, including securing first place in tourism branding and second place in environmental sustainability. Slovenia also ranked 10th for safety, with no reported instances of terrorism or organized crime.

Slovenia is set to host a significant basketball event on August 24, 2024, marking the farewell game of Goran Dragić, a celebrated Slovenian basketball player. The event, named 'I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon,' will feature numerous renowned basketball stars and serve as an opportunity to promote Slovenia's tourism and business sectors. The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) and SPIRIT Slovenia have partnered as national supporters to enhance the event's impact.

The Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD (BSE) has announced details regarding its dividend distribution for the year 2023. The decision was made during the General Meeting of Shareholders on June 18, 2024.

Next Monday, July 29, the Slovenia House in Paris will host a workshop on Slovenian tourism. The event is organized by the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) and will feature presentations from seven Slovenian tourist destinations and associations to approximately 30 French travel agents and tour operators. This workshop aims to showcase Slovenia's tourism offerings as part of two business events alongside the Olympic Games in Paris. The second event, targeting media, is scheduled for August 10.

Impulse Growth, an equity investment company, has successfully launched the first issue of warrants on the BEAM SME Growth Market. This marks a significant development for the Bulgarian Stock Exchange as it now provides investors with access to shares, bonds, and warrants.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange has released its interim report for the second quarter of 2024, dated June 30. The report is available on the Exchange's website under the Investor Relations section and can also be accessed through the financial media platform X3News.

In July, all stock indices experienced growth, according to recent data. The SOFIX, a blue-chip benchmark index, rose by 2.31% over the month and has seen an increase of 13.35% since the start of the year. Additionally, the growth market index beamX, which was introduced in September 2023, achieved the highest monthly rise at 2.95%.

On Saturday, August 10, the Slovenian House in Paris hosted a significant event for Slovenian tourism in conjunction with the Olympic Games. The event was organized by the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) and featured renowned chef Ana Roš. It focused on promoting Slovenia's tourism offerings, particularly active adventures and gastronomy.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange Group has released its consolidated financial report for the period ending June 30, 2024. The report is available on the Exchange's website under the Investor Relations section, specifically in BSE Reports. It can also be accessed through the financial media platform X3News.

ELG, a new leasing company, has successfully launched for trading on the BEAM market. The company integrates various services, including digital platforms for leasing, purchasing, and renting used cars, long-term car rentals, financial leasing of vehicles, and operations in North Macedonia.

The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) reported a significant rise in turnover for the first eight months of 2024. The total turnover reached 636 million BGN, reflecting a 65.05% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Additionally, there was an almost 25% rise in the number of transactions.

In the early hours of September 11, Bulgaria Air welcomed its fifth Airbus A220 aircraft at Sofia Airport. This new addition is an A220-100 model and arrived from the manufacturer's factory in Canada. The aircraft will serve medium-haul routes for both international and domestic destinations. It features eight business class seats and 110 economy class seats, with registration LZ-LIS, named after Lisbon.

Trading commenced today for Reisswolf Bulgaria on the BEAM market of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE). The company has listed its entire capital, amounting to BGN 8.4 million. Previously, in 2022, Reisswolf Bulgaria had listed a bond issue worth nearly EUR 1.2 million on the regulated market of BSE.

The national tourist boards of Slovenia, Austria, and Croatia have collaborated on a new promotional campaign targeting the United States market. This initiative, titled "Alps. Adriatic. Amazing.", aims to present the three neighboring countries as a unique European destination. The campaign is led by the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB), the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ), and the Austrian Tourist Board (Österreich Werbung), with support from the European Travel Commission (ETC) and partial funding from European sources.

Bianor Holding has commenced trading on the Premium Equities Segment of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE). Previously, its shares were traded on the Standard Equities Segment. The transition was marked by a ring-the-bell ceremony at the BSE.