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Paolo Pellegrin's powerful images on show in Ljubljana
STA
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June 24, 2025
Ljubljana, 24 June - The work of Paolo Pellegrin, the internationally-acclaimed Italian photojournalist, is being put on display at the Ljubljana Jakopič Gallery tonight in a show featuring a selection of his images of global conflicts,...
Weather: Changeable with local showers and storms
STA
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June 15, 2025
Ljubljana, 15 June - Weather in Slovenia on Monday will be changeable with local showers and thunderstorms, some of which may be very strong. Morning lows will range from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs from 24 to 29 degrees, up to 22...
Croatia and Slovenia Support NATO Defence Spending Hike, Eye Closer Cooperation on Border and Energy Projects
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob expressed joint support on Monday for NATO’s proposed increase in defence spending targets to 5% of GDP, ahead of the Alliance’s upcoming summit in The Hague....
Analyzing Contaminant Degradation in Aquatic Environments
LCGC International
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Key Points Contaminants of emerging concern and their degradation is a critical, albeit under-researched, field in environmental protections. The researchers studied three understudied emerging contaminants and how they degrade in aquatic...
The Vision for the Use of Unmanned Systems in Future Operational Environments Shaped at the 18th Bal...
Defence Turkey Magazine
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The 18th Balkan Countries' Chiefs of Defense/General Staff (CHODs) conference was held on May 28, 2025, at the Turkish Armed Forces Multinational Joint Warfare Center (MJWC) Command in Levent, İstanbul. Hosted by Türkiye, the conference was...
CCIS: Serbia partner-country of International Fair of Agriculture AGRA in Slovenia
eKapija
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The Chamber of Commerce of Serbia (CCIS) has announced that, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, it is organizing a presentation of Serbian companies at the 63rd International Fair of Agriculture and Food...
Microplastics beneath skin to toxic lakes: Wellcome Photography Prize spotlights climate and health
Euronews
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“A picture is worth 1,000 words, and that means they can really change perceptions of different things in society,” says Elizabeth Wathuti, a young Kenyan climate activist and one of the judges of this year’s Wellcome Photography Prize. On...
Council of the EU approves third amendment to Slovenia's Recovery and Resilience Plan
Republic of Slovenia
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June 20, 2025
EU finance ministers have today endorsed the European Commission's positive assessment of the proposed amendment, issued at the end of May. The Slovenian Government submitted the amendment with the aim of restructuring certain investments and...
Recovery and resilience fund: Council gives green light to amended plans of Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Slovenia
PubAffairs Bruxelles
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June 20, 2025
The Council today approved the Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans (RRPs) submitted by Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Cyprus, Malta, Croatia and Slovenia. According to the analysis of the Commission,...
Academy of sciences for sustainable development established
STA
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June 18, 2025
Ljubljana, 18 June - The National Assembly endorsed on Wednesday a government-sponsored bill to establish an academy of sciences for sustainable development. The coalition sees the step as a move promoting the country's vision of a...
Heat wave with temps close to 40C expected in Slovenia next week
STA
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June 18, 2025
Ljubljana, 18 June - A heat wave with temperatures of up to 37 degrees Celsius is expected in Slovenia next week, as the heat will move from SE Europe to the Alpine region, central Europe, north Mediterranean and the Balkans, the Environment...
EU Climate Plan: More Taxes, Fewer Jobs, No Debate
The European Conservative
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June 18, 2025
Despite public opposition, the European Commission continues to push for ever more climate targets. A new proposal calls for a 90% emissions cut by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. Apparently, the 2024 European Parliament election results, where...
BOSQAR INVEST raises record €143.2M in Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance in Croatia
Tech.eu
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June 16, 2025
Capital investment and company builder BOSQAR INVEST has raised €143.2 million through a dual-tranche Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) issuance, the largest in Croatia to date from a non-state-owned, non-banking sector company. A...
Bosqar Invest raises €143.2mn with Croatia’s largest corporate sustainability-linked bond
BNE Intellinews
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Croatian investment group Bosqar Invest said on June 13 it has raised €143.2mn through a dual-tranche sustainability-linked bond (SLB) offering, the largest issuance of its kind in the country by a non-state-owned, non-bank entity. The...
Interview: Slovenia eager to enhance ties with China, deputy parliamentary speaker says
Xinhua News Agency
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LJUBLJANA, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia plans to further enhance "friendly and constructive bilateral relations" with China based on mutual respect, the country's deputy parliamentary speaker has said. Last month, Meira Hot, vice-president of the...
New Zagreb-Ljubljana-Pula Train Route Launched
Total Croatia News
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June 14, 2025
June the 15th, 2025 – A brand new Zagreb-Ljubljana-Pula train route has been launched. It’s the first train line to operate along this line in over 30 years. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, cooperation between HŽ Passenger Transport and Slovenian...
Volčji Potok Arboretum - Summer Cool
The Slovenia Times
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July 10, 2025
Slovenia's largest botanical gardens, the Volčji Potok Arboretum is enjoyable year round. At this time of year it is an excellent getaway to escape the summer heat. The 80-hectare botanical garden just 20 kilometres from Ljubljana, the capital of...
Soaking up history at Štanjel Castle
The Slovenia Times
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July 11, 2025
Štanjel is one of the oldest and most charming Slovenian villages. Entering this quaint little town is like stepping back in time, and those who need a little help to stir their imagination can visit its castle to enjoy history and heritage in new...
EU expands support for Ukraine with new financing of almost €600 million for energy, transport and business resilience
European Investment Fund
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July 10, 2025
Unveiled by EIB Group and European Commission, package covers hydropower plants, district heating for communities, roads, bridges, border crossings and small companies. Ten Member States – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Romania,...
The Hottest ‘Coolcation’ Destinations, Jurassic Journeys And Other Travel News
Forbes
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.Mountain Resort Feuerberg, Nicho De Biasio The ‘coolcation’ travel trend that started last year shows no signs of cooling down—particularly in summer, when cold-weather destinations often look very appealing. From the Austrian Alps to the lakes...