94% of bathing sites in the European Union meet minimum standards for water quality, according to the European Environment Agency's annual report on bathing water quality in Europe. Water quality is excellent at 78 % of sites and almost 2 % more sites meet the minimum requirements compared to last year.

In recent weeks, Slovene Consumers' Association and the European Consumer Centre Slovenia have been contacted by several consumers whose bills for telecommunication services have been considerably increased as a result of such purchases.

Most holidaymakers now consider the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) an essential part of their luggage, however, at times consumers expect it to provide them with more than it actually does.

When you think of counterfeit consumer goods the first things to spring to mind are usually clothing, handbags and sunglasses! But medicinal products and car spare parts can be counterfeited too, so do pay attention!

Merely comparing the prices when buying electronic goods is not enough, it is an absolute must to also get familiar with repair-related information in case the camera, the computer or the fridge purchased at a very good price might break down.