Slovenia

Imperious Ligety wins Kranjska Gora giant slalom

8 Mar 2014

Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) (AFP) - America's giant slalom Olympic champion Ted Ligety recorded his 22nd World Cup victory on Saturday as he took the latest race in the event in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. The 29-year-old -- also a two-time world champion in giant slalom -- was winning for the sixth time in the Slovenian resort as he timed 2min 30.80sec. "I have always liked this course, it has a lot ...

Telekom Slovenia profits grow, eyes acquisitions in Bosnia

27 Feb 2014

Telekom Slovenia said its net profit grew 17 percent last year thanks partly to cost controls and it forecast further growth in 2014 as it strengthens its presence in the region. Chief Executive Rudolf Skobe said the company was looking at acquisition opportunities in Bosnia where it aims "to become the number-one alternative service provider". Net profit last year grew to 52.3 million euros ...

Sweden tops Slovenia 5-0, advances to hockey semis

19 Feb 2014

With Henrik Lundqvist in goal, Sweden never seems to be short-handed. Lundqvist made 19 saves for his second shutout of the Sochi Games and Carl Hagelin scored twice, helping the Swedes rout upstart Slovenia 5-0 Wednesday to advance into the Olympic hockey semifinals without three of their best players. The New York Rangers star, who also blanked Switzerland in the preliminary round, won the ...