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Slovenian Tourism Reaches Record Numbers in June as Alpine Destinations Gain Popularity

Slovenia recorded one of its strongest tourism performances for the month of June, with a record number of visitors choosing the country for their summer holidays. At the same time, coastal destinations

July 24, 2026

Slovenia

Temporary Bus Platforms in Ljubljana to Be Removed as Railway Station Renovation Continues

Passengers in Ljubljana will soon see changes to public transportation as temporary bus platforms created during the renovation of the city’s railway station are being removed. The temporary platforms were introduced as

July 24, 2026

Slovenia

Macedonia Weighs Major Sick Leave Reform, Looks to Serbia and Slovenia for Guidance

Macedonia is preparing to modernize its sick leave system for the first time in more than a decade, with officials reviewing policies used in neighboring Serbia and Slovenia as they consider changes

July 24, 2026

Macedonia·Serbia·Slovenia

Balkan Agricultural Support Gap Threatens Regional Food Independence

A growing disparity in state subsidies and agricultural investment is widening the competitiveness gap between European livestock producers and regional farmers in Macedonia. Current regional data highlights stark contrasts in government financial

July 24, 2026

Macedonia·Slovenia

A Small Win for Janša, a Big Loss for Slovenia: The Fajon Appointment Saga

Slovenia has blocked the appointment of its own former foreign minister, Tanja Fajon, as the EU’s special representative for the African Sahel region, in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from

July 21, 2026

Slovenia

Missing Half a Team, Missing No Beats: Slovenia Crowned U20 EuroBasket Champions on Home Soil

Slovenia completed a perfect run at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2026, defeating Serbia 84-65 in the final on July 19 at Ljubljana’s Stožice Arena to claim their third U20 European title in

July 20, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

The amount that the Slovenian referee will earn in the final is known

For Slavko Vinčić, the moment when the president of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, handed him the jersey intended for the referee of the final was very emotional. The Slovenian referee

July 19, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

€18.4 Billion and Counting: How Slovenia Plans to Pay for Its NATO Promises

The Slovenian government approved higher spending plans for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, raising the budget ceiling to €18.4 billion annually in a move aimed primarily at strengthening defense investment. The increase,

July 17, 2026

Slovenia

Slavko Vinčić Will Become The First Slovenian to Referee a World Cup Final

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will make history on Sunday when he takes charge of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium, becoming the

July 17, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Slovenia Faces Growing Calls for Referendum on NATO Membership

A proposal to hold a referendum on Slovenia’s NATO membership has triggered a heated political debate, raising questions about the country’s future security strategy as defense spending becomes an increasingly divisive issue.

July 16, 2026

Slovenia

Severe Storm Batters Parts of Slovenia, Damaging Crops and Disrupting Traffic

A powerful storm swept across parts of Slovenia on Tuesday, bringing large hail, strong winds, and heavy rain that damaged farmland and created hazardous driving conditions in several regions. Communities near Dramlje

July 14, 2026

Slovenia

AI’s Growing Energy Appetite: ChatGPT Now Uses More Power Than Slovenia

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people work, learn, and communicate, but it is also driving a sharp increase in global electricity demand. A recent analysis suggests that ChatGPT’s annual power consumption

July 14, 2026

Slovenia·Whats New