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Slovenia hosts the Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
On Monday and Tuesday, the Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence was held at Brdo pri Kranju. It was organised by the Ministry of Digital Transformation under the patronage of UNESCO.
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The verse "Long live all nations" by Prešeren permanently symbolizes the central idea of European integration
The greatest Slovenian poet, Dr. France Prešeren, is remembered not only on the cultural holiday of February 8th. His work and ideas are part of our lives and operations, particularly in the international relations.
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Norwegian launches new route from Copenhagen direct to Slovenia's capital Ljubljana
Norwegian continues to expand its route network out of Denmark and now adds another new direct route from Copenhagen to Slovenia's capital Ljubljana - recently voted Europe's best city break destination. The route will be Norwegian's 10th new route out of Copenhagen in this year's summer programme and the only direct route to Ljubljana from Denmark.
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Slovenia's tourism figures hit all-time high in 2023
Slovenia's tourist destinations attracted more than six million visitors last year, who spent more than 16 million nights at the country's accommodation facilities in what is a new record. The capital Ljubljana saw the most substantial growth.
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We enter the New Year with great articles about Slovenia
They say January is like a blank page. That does not seem to be the case for Slovenia, though, as we have been surprised by outstanding coverage of our tourist delights in world-famous media such as SKI Magazine, Le Monde, The Sunday Times, and The Times.
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60 years of the Golden Fox
The Golden Fox competition attracts large crowds every year. The 60th Golden Fox will take place on 6 and 7 January 2024 and from now on will be officially held in Kranjska Gora.
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LesnaVesna wooden Christmas trees and decorations
Architects and designers Eva Štrukelj and Ignacio Lopez Sola from the LesnaVesna design studio create wooden products with which they preserve historical tradition in a contemporary style.
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Sinfo: Let the holiday season light sparkles in our eyes
Time goes quickly by, and you are already reading the last issue of the Sinfo magazine in 2023.
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Independence and Unity Day
Independence and Unity Day, which we will celebrate on Tuesday, marks the announcement of the results of the plebiscite, in which 88.5% of all eligible voters decided in favour of an independent Slovenia 33 years ago.
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Holiday spirit in Slovenia
December is a time of gift-giving, coming together, enjoying good company and reviving old traditions.
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Slovenia tops UNICEF ranking in progress over child poverty
Slovenia has made the biggest progress among 39 EU and OECD countries in reducing the number of children living below the poverty line over the past decade, according to a report published the UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti
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This Merry Day of Culture once again welcomes visitors to free cultural and artistic events
Many cultural institutions across Slovenia commemorate the anniversary of the birth of the poet France Prešeren, who was born on 3 December 1800, by opening their doors wide and welcoming visitors to free cultural and artistic events.
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Slovenia qualifies for the Euro 2024
Slovenia is set to compete in the European Championship 2024, marking their return after 24 years. The Slovenian national football team secured their place by defeating Kazakhstan 2:1 in the final round of qualifying, sparking a wave of football euphoria across the nation.
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Slovenian Food Day with Traditional Slovenian Breakfast: »Bread for breakfast – a great day!«
The traditional Slovenian breakfast is the central event of Slovenian Food Day, which is celebrated every third Friday in November. This year, on 17 November, it takes place under the slogan »Bread for breakfast – a great day!«
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St Martin's Day – looking forward to a new vintage of wine
On 11 November, the feast day of St Martin, when the must becomes wine, Slovenia celebrates St Martin's Day – the most widespread celebration in Slovenia associated with wine and wine culture.
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Slovenia, Croatia, Italy urge efforts to boost joint border patrols
Interior ministers of Slovenia, Italy and Croatia, Boštjan Poklukar, Matteo Piantedosi and Davor Božinović, respectively, called for efforts to strengthen cooperation in patrolling the borders along the Western Balkans migration route, as they met in Trieste on Thursday.
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The Trans Dinarica Cycle Route, which starts in Slovenia, is named Lonely Planet’s »Best in Travel« for 2024
The Trans Dinarica Cycle Route, which is the first and only cycle route linking all eight countries of the Western Balkans, including Slovenia, has been named one of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel experiences for 2024. In 2022, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel recognised Slovenia as one of the top countries to visit.
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Slovenia celebrates Reformation Day
On the last day of October, Slovenia celebrates Reformation Day, a public holiday and a work-free day, commemorating the religious, socio-political and cultural movement of the 16th century. At the same time, Slovenians commemorate the birth of the Slovenian literary language.
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UNRWA: “Slovenia is a role model in responding to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza”
Slovenia has allocated a total of EUR 950,000 in humanitarian aid to help Palestinian refugees this year.
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Slovenia's performance at the Frankfurt Book Fair exceeds all expectations
The unanimous opinion is that Slovenia more than impressed the visitors at the Frankfurt Book Fair (FKS).