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Get lost in the beauty of Slovenia's hidden caves"
Krizna Jama is a unique subterranean wonderland, featuring a chain of underground lakes linked by passages of crystal-clear water. Unlike other heavily touristed caves, Krizna Jama maintains an almost secretive allure. The cave limits daily...
Weather: Rain or snow in southern half of the country
Ljubljana, 2 January - After a rainy or snowy night in the majority of the country, there will be still some precipitation in the south on Friday morning. It will partly rainy and partly snowy in low-lying areas inland, and it will be mostly...

Slovenia’s Gogetair Chooses Turboprop Power
Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Gogetair has taken a different approach to the issue of avgas availability worldwide. While there are a number of piston engines capable of operating on more readily available jet fuel, late last year, Gogetair flew...
Weather: Mostly cloudy, sunnier in east
Ljubljana, 1 January - It will be mostly cloudy in Slovenia on Thursday, but the skies will be clearer in the east. There is a chance of light sporadic rain in some areas in the southwest. Daytime highs will range from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius,...

Kayaking in Slovenia: Scenic routes you can't miss "
Slovenia's emerald green rivers are a kayaker's dream. These liquid highways invite you to discover the heart of Slovenia's wilderness from the comfort of your kayak. Paddling along Slovenia's rivers, you'll find yourself immersed in breathtaking...

Image of the day: Agricultural landscapes of Vipava Valley, Slovenia
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 5 November 2024, highlights the Vipava Valley in southwestern Slovenia, a region known for its Mediterranean climate, fertile soil, and strong winds. The valley is a key agricultural...
Weather: Mostly sunny New Year's Day
Ljubljana, 31 December - Once the morning fog has cleared, the first day of 2025 will be mostly sunny, except for the southwest and some nearby inland areas where clouds will start gathering. The southwesterly wind will blow and daytime highs will...

Steve Melchior: Treasured peninsula pioneer with a sketchy past — Part 2
AUTHOR’S NOTE: By at least his early 20s, Steve Melchior had begun to fabricate a past that would take him from his native Germany and allow him to better control his path to a future of adventure. That future would one day include life as a...
Meeting place for Slovenian, Hungarian communities opens in Murska Sobota
"Friendly coexistence does not mean only that people live peacefully side by side, but that we co-create our joint environment, that we enrich each other, learn from each other about mutual respect and affection," Humar said at the opening of the...

Report shows climate inaction pricier than taking action
The report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and the Climate Change Advisory Council is a brave attempt to answer an impossible question. Exactly how much is it going to cost Ireland if it carries on the way it has been carrying on with...

China vital to world cohesion, Slovenia's president tells CGTN
03:03 "Slovenia always had a good relationship with China." Those were the words that President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, said in the beginning of our interview. For decades, her country has been working on establishing good relations with...
Weather: Sunny still
Ljubljana, 29 December - It will remain sunny in Slovenia on Monday. Fog may linger over some lowlands for the better part of the morning for yet another day of thermal inversion. Morning lows will range from -6 to -1 degrees Celsius, while...

Why you should visit Slovenia’s five Unesco heritage sites in 2025
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Weather: Sunny and quite warm
Ljubljana, 28 December - Sunny weather will continue on Sunday but morning fog will be possible in the lowlands of central and eastern Slovenia. Morning lows will stand between -7 and 2- degrees, up to 2 degrees on the coast. Daytime highs will...

144th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Amendments to the Scientific Research and Innovation Activity Act (the ZZrID) brings additional funding for science and redefines the financing of scientific research and innovation activity, with the aim of achieving budgetary funds representing...

From smart bird feeders to hydrogen catalysts: 10 promising startups in Slovenia to keep and eye on
Slovenia is steadily gaining traction as a hub for innovation in Central Europe, with a growing number of startups making an impact across various industries. Despite having a smaller startup scene compared to some of its regional counterparts,...

Kyrgyzstan and Slovenia hold third round of political consultations
17:24, 05 March 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 17:24, 05 March 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Abakirov, and State Secretary of the...

Week 29 Wrap: ASX hits new all time high of 8,766pts ahead of Aug 1
Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights The big news of the week is that the bourse has joined Wall Street in shrugging off an RBA pause, high unemployment, and tariff threats – hitting a new record high above...
Sexism, pay gap and abuse in spotlight of Intl Women's Day in Slovenia
The Gender Equality Research Institute believes 8 March is an opportunity to think about casual sexism and the effects the rise in cost of living is having on elderly women, a social group with the highest risk of poverty. Another issue raised by...
Weather: Cold and sunny
Ljubljana, 25 December - It will be sunny but cold on Thursday. While coastal areas will be much warmer, a moderate to strong bora wind is forecast. The rest of this news item is available to subscribers. The news item consists of 260 characters...