Slovenia

Travel News

Slovenia: The ideal European destination for active holidays

Alpine lakes, emerald rivers, mountains, waterfalls, forests and an extraordinary underground world make Slovenia one of Europe's top active tourism destinations.

8 September 2026

Destinations

The world’s best places for cold-water dips revealed

Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations.

17 May 2026

Europe Today

Operation in Strait of Hormuz paused, Trump says

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

6 May 2026

Europe News

Four migrants found dead near Croatia-Slovenia border, police say

More than 12,500 people used the so-called Balkan route in 2025, according to data from the European border agency, Frontex.

4 May 2026

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Slovenian women keep centuries-old ‘drsanke’ Easter egg art alive

In southern Slovenia, women revive ‘drsanke’, carving intricate Easter eggs in Bela Krajina, turning simple shells into lasting handmade gifts.

31 March 2026

Europe News

Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament after election mired in scandal

Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party.

30 March 2026

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: From Ljubljana to Copenhagen: A dramatic week at the polls

Danes and Slovenians cast their ballots earlier this week in key parliamentary elections. We take a look and what these votes mean for the European Union.

27 March 2026

Europe News

Slovenia parliamentary elections: Preliminary results show tight race

Slovenia faces political uncertainty after near-final results show Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s SDS virtually tied in parliamentary vote held on Sunday.

23 March 2026

Slovenia

Slovenia decides against joining ICJ case against Israel amid scandals

Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said she regretted the government's move not to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, claiming that external "pressure" had contributed to the decision.

20 March 2026

Europe News

Slovenia corruption scandal deepens as PM Golob urges EU probe

The scandal has overshadowed the pre-election campaign, leaving the electorate divided and raising tensions across the political spectrum.

19 March 2026

Destinations

World’s Greatest Places 2026: The European spots that made the cut

A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list.

17 March 2026

Destinations

This European capital was named the best creative city for 2026

Ljubljana beat more than 200 other cities for the top gong, with the jury praising its festival calendar and creative quarters.

12 March 2026

Europe News

Two EU Commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvem

The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations.

6 February 2026

Health news

Slovenia rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill patients

The vote's outcome means that the existing law is now suspended.

24 November 2025

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Slovenia’s R.o.R. festival concludes with a tribute to Earth

The R.o.R. Festival, part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 programme, concluded on Sunday in Nova Gorica after four days of exhibitions, performances and installations exploring humanity’s connection with the universe.

7 October 2025

Europe News

Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?

The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales.

5 August 2025