"We want to establish a transparent, simple and efficient system for everyone interested to be able to obtain fast, accurate, reliable and practical information," Minister for Development, Strategical Project and Cohesion Alenka Smerkolj was cited as saying on the occasion.

The site dubbed Fina EU Point - Financing, EU Funds also offers advice by phone or email for easier access to substantive information about European cohesion policy, including European territorial cooperation, and implementation of international financial mechanisms in Slovenia.

Information is available as of Thursday at the website www.eu-skladi.si as well as via the email address eutocka.svrk@gov.si and the free telephone number 080 20 23. Questions by phone will be answered Monday to Friday by two consultants.