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Now playing Next Europe News Brussels vows 'maximum flexibility' to help Slovenia after floods The Eastern European country will be able to repurpose EU funds to cover its immediate and long-term needs after deadly floods unleashed considerable damage. 09/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Slovenia Three people are reported to have died after homes, businesses and campsites were hit by flooding in Slovenia. 07/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Slovenian flood damage 'unimaginable' says country's PM The damage caused by catastrophic floods in Slovenia have been described as 'unimaginable' by the country's PM 07/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Three dead as torrential rain and heavy flooding strike Slovenia At least three people have died as a result of heavy rain and flooding in Slovenia as continuing extreme weather prompts the EU to issue warnings for several countries over the weekend. 05/08/2023
Now playing Next Slovenia Extreme weather: At least 11 dead in Georgia, evacuations in Slovenia At least 11 people died when a landslide devastated a mountain resort in north-west Georgia, while heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in parts of Slovenia. 04/08/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Chaos as powerful storm hits Slovenia A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain hit Croatia and Slovenia on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring several, local media said. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next world news At least 5 dead as strong storm sweeps Balkans region after heat blast A powerful storm hit the Balkans with strong winds and heavy rain Wednesday, killing at least five people in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia and injuring dozens, police and local media outlets said. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next Slovenia EU member Slovenia beats Belarus for UN Security Council seat Slovenia will join as the non-permanent member of the Council for the second time since it declared independence from Yugoslavia. 07/06/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Six peaceful alternatives to Europe’s tourism hotspots this summer Want to avoid crowds and rowdy visitors? Swap Europe’s tourism hotspots for these six destinations, from Leiden to Slovenia. 15/05/2023
Now playing Next Slovenia Number of livestock killed by wolves in Slovenia and Austria increased Livestock farmers on the Slovenia-Austria border say they're seeing up to a four-fold increase in animals killed by wolves and are struggling to get compensation 24/03/2023
Now playing Next no comment Sculptors transform ice into winter palaces and statues Tourists in Japan enjoy an ice festival, while 240 builders created 30 snow sculptures in Slovenia. 29/01/2023
Now playing Next Croatia People in Croatia rejoice as border queues become a thing of the past "Seamless travel will bring tangible results for people living along the border, working across the border or having family on both sides of the border," said EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Croatia EU chief celebrates 'immense achievements' of member Croatia The chief of the European Union visited Croatia on Sunday to celebrate the “immense achievements” of the newest EU member nation, which switched to using the euro and joined the world’s largest passport-free travel area on New Year's Day. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Slovenia Slovenians back new law to prevent politicising public television More than 62% of voters gave their approval in the referendum. 28/11/2022
Now playing Next Smart Regions Can Gorizia and Nova Gorica pave way for cross-border EU cooperation? With over one-third of Europe's population living on its borders, a new EU initiative, the EGTC, hopes to provide a way of improving cross-border cooperation within the union. 21/11/2022
Now playing Next Slovenia Slovenia elects its first female president "Slovenians have shown what kind of a country they want", said Natasa Pirc Musar after she won a presidential election runoff. 12/11/2022
Now playing Next The Cube Russia shares misleading Slovenian photo in 'dirty bomb' allegations The photo was first uploaded by the Slovenian Radioactive Waste Agency in 2010. 27/10/2022
Now playing Next Slovenia No clear winner predicted as Slovenians elect new president The small Alpine country's 1.7 million eligible voters are choosing a successor to incumbent Borut Pahor on Sunday. 23/10/2022