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Slovenia is trying to flood-proof the country - here’s how

In partnership with Copernicus

Slovenia is raising levees and levies in a nationwide effort to become resilient to heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Climate Now reports from the riverside on the works underway and offers insight on the latest Copernicus climate data.

22 January 2024

Slovenia

People trapped in Slovenia cave after heavy rainfall

A Slovenian family of three along with two guides have been stuck in the Krizna Jama cave since Saturday.

Slovenia

Slovenia is showing Europe how to tackle child poverty

The central European country topped the charts of UNICEF's latest report, while countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and France dropped to the bottom.

14 December 2023

Travel News

Italy-Slovenia direct high-speed train could launch in 2024

A new high-speed train from Venice to Ljubljana could improve cross-border travel.

12 December 2023

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Slovenia begins refunding thousands of COVID fines

Hardline pandemic control measures saw Slovenians sanctioned for breaches as minor as eating a sandwich alone outdoors.

29 November 2023

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Slovenia introduces border checks with Hungary and Croatia

The Slovenian government has said the checks should last for at least 10 days.

22 October 2023

Culture news

75th edition of Frankfurt Book Fair shelves world crises

Fans of the world's largest book fair are invited to literary and political discussions. This year, Russia's assault on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war are the main themes.

18 October 2023

Croatia

Croatia: Sharp rise in illegal immigration since Schengen entry last year

The Balkan nation has recorded the jump nine months after it joined the Schengen area, the world's largest visa-free zone.

29 September 2023

World News

Europe weather: Landslides in Italy, flash flood at Austrian waterfall

Heavy rains and bad weather caused landslides and flooding across northern Italy.

Destinations

Italy, Slovenia, Lithuania: Europe’s best under-the-radar destinations

‘Seriously underrated’: Travellers share the European cities they unexpectedly fell in love with.

Destinations

Want to be a digital nomad? This Balkan city should be your first stop

Head here for artists’ communes, majestic landscapes and homemade schnapps.

World News

The week in pictures: extreme heat, floods, and rocket launches

The best pictures from across Europe this week

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.

Climate

Broken buildings, bridges and riverbanks: Extreme weather in Slovenia

Intense flooding in Slovenia which saw a month's worth of rain in 24 hours last week has been described as the country’s ‘worst-ever natural disaster’.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.