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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.

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.

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.

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

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Sculptors transform ice into winter palaces and statues

Tourists in Japan enjoy an ice festival, while 240 builders created 30 snow sculptures in Slovenia.

Economy

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.

Economy

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.

Slovenia

Slovenians back new law to prevent politicising public television

More than 62% of voters gave their approval in the referendum.

Smart Regions

Can Gorizia and Nova Gorica pave way for cross-border EU cooperation?

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

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.

Europe Decoded

Russia shares misleading Slovenian photo in 'dirty bomb' allegations

The photo was first uploaded by the Slovenian Radioactive Waste Agency in 2010.

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.

Slovenia

Slovenia legalises same-sex marriage and adoption

Many other countries in the region have been slow to introduce new social reforms for LGBT people.

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Oldest vine in the world is harvested in Slovenia

The harvest of the Old Vine in Maribor has become a city holiday

Slovenia

Slovenian minister apologises after man cremated by wrong family

Two patients -- of the same age and from the same nursing home -- were misidentified in hospital, according to reports.

Food and Drink

Why is Italy taking Slovenia to court?

Balsamic vinegar is like a fine wine in that everyone is fighting over its place of origin. Is it best for the courts to decide?

Slovenia

Slovenia will take down its migrant border fence with Croatia

It was put up in 2015 during the migrant crisis. But Slovenia's new prime minister says it's not working.

Slovenia

New centre-left government takes the reins in Slovenia

With the departure of the populist former prime minister, newcomer Robert Golob said, “I think you can already feel that the mood is more relaxed, that tensions have eased."

Food and Drink

The Next Generation: Why Slovenian wine is the one to watch for 2022

With exceptional terroir, grapes the world needs to know more about, and arguably the best natural wines on the planet, Slovenia is where the value is.

Slovenia

Several feared dead after chemical factory explosion in Slovenia

The blast was reported at around 08:30 CEST in the town of Kocevje.