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Slovenia appoints spa resort manager as economy minister
Slovenia has appointed a national thermal spa resort manager Zdravko Pocivalsek as its economy minister after his predecessor resigned over allegations of fraud in October.
The 57-year-old was proposed by Prime Minister Miro Cerar’s centre-left SMC Party, despite the fact he has never been a member of a political party or run for office, according to Reuters.
For the past 15 years, Pocivalsek has been chief executive of a state-owned spa resort Terme Olimia.
Slovenia’s previous economy minister quit following reports that he had worked for a company that rigged prices on state contracts. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Privatisation of Slovenia’s publicly-owned companies is said to be a priority for the government, however these companies contribute a significant sum to the country’s economy. Of the 15 firms earmarked by the previous government for privatisation, only three have been sold.
Pocivalsek, the new economy minister, told a parliamentary board of economy that he is in favour of “well-considered” privatisation.
The wellness centre Termalija at Terme Olimia – which Pocivalsek was chief executive of – features 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft) of pools, nine saunas – comprising 1,550sq m (16,684sq ft) – a solarium, a spa and beauty centre for massages, baths, hammam experiences, as well as facial and body treatments. There is also a fitness centre at the property.
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