Slovenia

€1.3 Million EU Funding for New Pedestrian and Cycling Overpass in Kranj

The project, known as CTN Nadhod Tuš, aims to establish a safe and continuous connection for pedestrians...

Slovenia’s Economy Accelerates With 5% Growth in Second Quarter

The latest figures from Slovenia’s Statistical Office show that growth accelerated significantly from 3.2% in the first quarter. GDP expanded by 4.1% in the...

Slovenia’s Drought Devastates Agriculture

Slovenia is facing one of its most difficult agricultural seasons in years as persistent drought and extreme heat continue to damage crops and livestock,...

LA Kings Will Retire Anže Kopitar’s No. 11

Slovenian ice hockey icon Anže Kopitar is set to receive one of the highest honours in the history of the Los Angeles Kings, with...

Slovenia Adds Hiking and Mountaineering to National Cultural Heritage

With much of Slovenia covered by hills and mountains, hiking has long been far more than a leisure activity. The country has now formally...

Slovenia: Constitutional Court Approves Tax Reform Referendum

In a significant setback for Prime Minister Janez Janša’s government, Slovenia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that citizens must be allowed to seek a referendum...

Slovenia Lift First-Ever U18 EuroBasket Trophy

Slovenia defeated tournament hosts Italy 88–71 in Sunday’s final in Trento, producing a dominant performance to secure the country’s maiden U18 European crown. After...

Celje Gets On Board With Electric Buses

Starting 1 August, the Municipality of Celje rolled out the most extensive upgrade of its Celebus public transport system since the network was introduced...

Slavko Vinčić Retires After 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

The 46-year-old referee was entrusted with overseeing the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, a match ultimately won by Spain after extra time. Being selected to referee football’s...

Tadej Pogačar Equals All-Time Record with Fifth Tour de France Title

The 27-year-old UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider dominated the 2026 edition of cycling’s most prestigious race from start to finish, sealing the yellow jersey with...

Aleksander Sekulić Becomes Barcelona Basketball Coach

The 48-year-old will sign a two-year contract, keeping him at the Catalan giants until June 2028. He arrives from Dubai Basketball, where he guided the...

Slovenian Prime Minister Visits Jožef Stefan Institute

During the visit, Janša met with the institute’s leadership to discuss the future of Slovenian science, investments in research infrastructure and ways to deepen cooperation between...

Slovenia Launches eLastovka App to Strengthen Consular Protection Abroad

Developed by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, the app enables users to receive push notifications in the event of natural disasters,...

Slovenia Celebrates Youth Sporting Successes

Slovenia’s under-20 men’s basketball national team captured the gold medal at the FIBA U20 European Championship, adding another major achievement to the country’s growing...

Pogačar Claims 25th Tour de France Stage Victory Extending Overall Lead

Tadej Pogačar won Stage 14 of the 2026 Tour de France, attacking decisively on the final climb to secure his fourth stage victory of this year’s...