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Sexism, pay gap and abuse in spotlight of Intl Women's Day in Slovenia
STA
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March 7, 2025
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
STA
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December 25, 2024
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...
Slovenia adopts updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan
Balkan Green Energy News
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December 27, 2024
The scenario with additional measures in Slovenia’s updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP or, in Slovenian, NEPN) envisages EUR 57 billion in investment from 2021 until the end of the decade. The government adopted the final...
Slovenian mountain rescue finds body of missing Hungarian hiker
Euronews
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Two hikers from Hungary got lost on Sunday as the weather turned bad while they were at an altitude of 1,700 metres in the Alps, north of the capital Ljubljana. Slovenia's mountain rescuers have found the body of a Hungarian hiker who got lost in...
World Wildlife Day: connecting the people and the planet
Republic of Slovenia
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March 3, 2025
World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 and coincides with the anniversary of the signing of the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna...
Bergant Appointed Slovenia’s Foreign Policy Adviser
CorD Magazine
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March 3, 2025
In a strategic reshuffle, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has appointed Damjan Bergant as her new foreign policy adviser. Bergant, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience, will replace Miriam Možgan, who held the position until October...
Weather: Mostly sunny days ahead
STA
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December 24, 2024
Ljubljana, 24 December - The skies will mostly clear across the country during the day on Wednesday. Morning temperatures will range from -5 to 3 degrees Celsius and daytime highs between 2 and 7 - up to 12 are expected on the coast. The rest of...
Interview with Slovenian journalist Anuška Delić: “Oštro is now an easy target for accusations of censorship on Meta’s platforms”
European Federation of Journalists
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March 6, 2025
Oštro, Centre for Investigative Journalism in the Adriatic region, has been the target of an unprecedented smear campaign for several weeks since Meta’s announcement to stop its fact-checking programme in the United States. The European Federation...
Weather: Santa to battle strong winds
STA
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December 23, 2024
Ljubljana, 23 December - It will be mostly cloudy in Slovenia on Tuesday, only the west will see some sun. The northerly wind will grow stronger and a bora will blow on the coast. The rest of this news item is available to subscribers. The news...
Less than 1 in 10 Europeans know country’s plan for a climate disaster
Euronews
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A new survey reveals big communication gaps, especially in Southern European countries. Storm Boris swept through central Europe last year, while devastating floods hit Spain and Germany, claiming at least 258 lives in total. These three...
Faith, filth and the myth: Pollution and self-purification of Ganges
The Federal
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March 6, 2025
In 1892, bacteriologist Ernest Hanbury Hankin arrived in Agra to take up the role of Chemical Examiner, Government Analyst, and Bacteriologist for the British Government's United Provinces, Punjab, and Central Provinces. His principal...
Weather: Heavy snowfall during the night
STA
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December 22, 2024
Ljubljana, 22 December - Precipitation will spread throughout the country in the evening and rain is expected to turn into snow in most parts of the country, expect in the northeast. More snowfall is expected in the southern half of the country. A...
Weather: Cold with some snow
STA
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December 21, 2024
Ljubljana, 21 December - Clouds will start rolling in from the west in Slovenia on Sunday with a strong southwesterly blowing. The evening will bring light precipitation, with rain and snow alternately in lowlands inland. Morning lows will hit -9...
Slovenia becoming part of space elite
The Slovenia Times
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December 19, 2024
Tanja Permozer, head of the Slovenian Space Office, sees full membership in the European Space Agency (ESA) as an important recognition that makes Slovenia part of the space elite. Major players in the space industry are showing interest in...
Climate researchers call for more focus, more money – and more impact – in FP10
Science|Business
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December 19, 2024
Climate researchers are calling for more backing to develop new technologies and collaborate across borders as they set out positions on how the next research programme, FP10, should be shaped to support their work. This would advance the aim of...
Why Ireland could face a €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets
Euronews
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A new report warns Ireland needs to “act now” or it could be in line to pay significant compliance costs. Ireland could face a “staggering” bill of between €8 billion and €26 billion to other EU member states if it doesn’t act now to reduce...
Weather: Windy but warm
STA
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December 20, 2024
Ljubljana, 20 December - Remnants of rain and snow will gradually peter out by early Friday afternoon. A strong northerly wind is forecast for north Slovenia, with a moderate to strong bora pounding western regions. The rest of this news item is...
Weather: Mostly sunny but cold
STA
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December 20, 2024
Ljubljana, 20 December - Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny, while fog will persist in some basis. Morning lows will hit around -10 degrees Celsius in Alpine valleys and in parts of the Notranjska region in the south, while -6 to 1 degrees...
Croatia Advances Nuclear Energy Strategy for Sustainable Future
Energy, Oil & Gas magazine - Florida
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February 28, 2025
Croatia is taking a significant step toward securing its energy future by exploring nuclear power as a viable and sustainable option. As the country faces increasing energy demands and rising concerns over climate change, nuclear energy is...
The best places to visit in Slovenia, from Alpine peaks to historic towns
The Independent
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February 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...