Slovenia

Slovenia

Slovenia resumes funding for national press agency after EU pressure

The European Union had previously warned Ljubljana against any attempt to "pressure" the media.

14/01/2021

Slovenia

Brussels warns Slovenia over press agency funding row

Prime Minister Janez Jansa's government has previously discussed suspending funding for the country's national press agency, STA.

12/01/2021

Slovenia

Slovenians celebrate how cycling lit up a difficult year

It's their way of saying "on your bike, 2020!"

28/12/2020

Slovenia

Slovenia's health minister steps down amid virus pandemic

Slovenia’s health minister resigned after his party left the country's ruling centre-right coalition.

18/12/2020

Slovenia

Slovenia considers suspending funding to national press agency

Slovenia's prime minister Janez Janša has previously expressed dissatisfaction with the Slovenian Press Agency, but he stated that "no such decision" has yet been made.

02/12/2020

Slovenia

Slovenian PM congratulates Donald Trump despite no election result

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša has said that it is "pretty clear" Donald Trump has won the United Presidential election, even though no result has been declared.

04/11/2020

Europe

Will Janez Janša take Slovenia down the same populist road as Hungary?

From a young communist to a pacifist, to a wartime defence minister to an avowed liberal, Janša is now widely considered a right-wing hardliner and compared to populist leaders across the continent.

28/10/2020

Slovenia

Slovenia declares epidemic amid surge in COVID-19 infections

Slovenia has officially declared an epidemic amid a major surge in COVID-19 infections, and new government measures will be imposed.

19/10/2020

Smart Regions

Central European countries tackle plastic packaging dilemma

In partnership with the European Commission

BioComPack-CE, a European Union-supported recycling project, has created prototypes of combined paper and plastic packaging that are biodegradable and compostable. The combinations is usually problematic for recycling.

31/08/2020

Slovenia

Watch: European leaders discuss post-COVID-19 economy

Many central and eastern European leaders were critical of European solidarity and what they called double standards on the rule of law.

31/08/2020

Slovenia

Controversial sculpture of Melania Trump set alight in Slovenia

The lifesize portrait caused a stir when it was first revealed last summer, dividing opinion, with some saying it bore no resemblance to the US first lady

09/07/2020

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Anti-government bicycle protest in Ljubljana amid lockdown

Some 3,000 protesters on bicycles staged a protest against Slovenia's centre-right government on Friday, despite gatherings being banned amid a lockdown against the new coronavirus

02/05/2020

Smart Regions

How carnivores are being given new life in Europe

In partnership with the European Commission

A project funded by the European Cohesion Policy is promoting better preservation of and coexistence with the continent's dwindling carnivore populations.

16/03/2020

Slovenia

Ex-comedian Šarec quits as Slovenian PM amid political deadlock

Šarec resigned moments after his finance minister, Andrej Bertoncelj, also quit.

27/01/2020

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Could jellyfish be the answer to fighting ocean pollution?

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in Slovenia believe they can take advantage of the proliferation of jellyfish in European seas by using their mucus to trap microplastic particles and help clean up the oceans

20/01/2020

Slovenia

Donald Trump statue in Slovenia burned down

It was only put up in 2019. Six months later, it's been torched.

09/01/2020

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Rags to riches: uncovering the hidden value in your old clothes

In partnership with The European Commission

What are your used clothes worth? Plenty, say EU researchers, who are turning discarded textiles into materials such as glucose, glycol or acids that can be used in the biochemical industry.

06/01/2020

Slovenia

Watch: Mine and dine your date for €475 a head in Slovenia

At this former coal mine, customers get a glimpse into the life of a miner along with a three-course meal.

18/11/2019

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New exoskeleton to beat low back pain

In partnership with The European Commission

A gentle push on the knees, a subtle lift on the chest - that's the recipe to relieve low back pain applied by EU researchers developing a new exoskeleton. We put it to the test in a real-life factory.

30/09/2019

Slovenia

Watch: Donald Trump statue baffles locals in Melania's home nation

An unflattering statue of Donald Trump has been unveiled in the home country of his wife Melania. Earlier this summer a somewhat 'rustic' statue of Melania appeared near her hometown of Sevnica.

30/08/2019

Slovenia

Tribute or prank? Sculpture of Melania Trump unveiled in Slovenia

A life-size rough wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump was unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia on Friday.

06/07/2019

Slovenia

Watch: Floating turntable keeps vinyl up to date

Powered by magnets, the €2,460 platter floats as it plays music. The designer says the lack of motor makes for a crisper, clearer sound.

24/06/2019

Slovenia

EU is 'built on anti-fascism' not Christian values, says Violeta Tomic

"I think it (the EU) is built on anti-fascism because after the Second World War we finally find out that it is peace that we want to keep inside of Europe," Tomic told Euronews.

30/04/2019

Slovenia

Woman in Slovenia 'cuts off own hand with saw for insurance payout'

A woman was arrested in Slovenia for fraud after cutting her hand off with a circular saw in a bid to land an insurance payout, police say.

12/03/2019

Slovenia

A sandwich cost a Slovenian MP his job

"I made a mistake," Darij Krajcic told Euronews.

15/02/2019

Slovenia

Slovenia is first NATO state to appoint female army chief

Major General Alenka Ermenc now leads the country's 7,500 troops.

28/11/2018