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30 years of independence: from a newcomer on the tourist map to a role model in sustainability
Thirty years ago, Slovenia became a newcomer on the world map of tourist destinations. Thanks to the efforts of the Slovenian Tourist Board, the Slovenian tourism industry and many individuals, it is now positioned as a green star in the heart of Europe.
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Slovenia from 1991 until today
This year is the 30th anniversary of independent Slovenia. During this time GDP per capita increased by four times, deflation was recorded twice, the number of families without children, the number of single-parent families and the share of people with tertiary education increased.
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The end of the epidemic in Slovenia
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Housing conditions and material capabilities of the households in 2020
Housing conditions of households in 2020 were about the same as in 2019. Unexpected financial expenses could be handled by more households and more households could afford one-week holidays.
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The epidemic in Slovenia is coming to an end
Slovenia will not prolong the epidemic next week, as the epidemiological picture is favorable enough, and vaccination is continuing intensively, the Minister of Health announced today.
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Changes in border crossing, aid for tourism, donation of vaccine to the Czech Republic
At yesterday’s regular session, the Government adopted amendments to the Decree on determining the conditions for entry to the Republic of Slovenia due to the containment and control of the infectious disease COVID-19.
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The 27th edition of the Tour of Slovenia
With world-class partners and under the “Fight for green” slogan, the Tour of Slovenia is gaining new momentum and is – aside from being a top cycling event – becoming also one of the main events that internationally promote Slovenia as a five-star destination for active holidays.
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Slovenia presents the Presidency's slogan and logo
A month before the beginning of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Slovenia has unveiled its presidency's slogan and logo. The visual identity of the Slovenian Presidency reflects its guiding principle, priorities and objectives under the slogan "Together. Resilient. Europe."
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Slowely into relaxed summer as vaccination continues
With the additional vaccine doses from Hungary, we can count on sufficient vaccination coverage and a relaxed summer, said Prime Minister Janez Janša.
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5 June - World Environment Day in light of generation for the Ecosystem Restoration
World Environment Day is one of the oldest of the world days designated by the United Nations and its environmental programme. This is the 47th World Environment Day, and it features an additional slogan: Reimagine, Recreate, Restore - Generation for Restoration (#GenerationRestoration). The aim is to encourage people through initiatives and best practice to help preserve the environment. "We are a generation that has to hold out our hand to nature," according to the creators of World Environment Day.
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Team TEGLZAROŽE won the European finals of the 4th European Statistics Competition in the junior category
This year in the junior category the unique and entertaining video of team TEGLZAROŽE showing the power of disinformation impressed the international jury the most. In addition, team PLAN_XY won fourth place in the senior category.
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Vaccination continues, some changes at the border passage from Sunday on
The epidemic is slowing down, for various reasons, stated Minister of health Janez Poklukar this week.
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30 Peaks for 30 Years
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence, we are, besides many other activities, today launching the project "30 peaks for 30 years".
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Good vaccination coverage among people in the 70+ age group
Epidemiological data this week show a significant slowdown in the epidemic in Slovenia: number of infections is decreasing and so is the the pressure on hospitals. The eyes of the public and the authorities are therefore focused on the preparations for the autumn.
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Vaccination is part of preparations for autumn
Mass vaccination against covid-19 is progressing in Slovenia.
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The printed edition of Gault&Millau for Slovenia
The restaurants in Slovenia are slowly reopening, which makes the timing of the new printed edition of Gault&Millau guide for Slovenia just perfect!
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A symbolic start of the main construction works for the transparent construction of the second railway line
The minister of infrastructure, Jernej Vrtovec, attended the ceremonial event on Wednesday for the signing of the contract for the main construction works at the second railway line between Divača and Koper at the section Divača – Črni Kal, which is the symbolic start of the main construction works.
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Regular direct flights between Ljubljana and Brussels during the EU Presidency
During the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of this year, a regular direct flight connection will be established between Ljubljana and Brussels
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The Government adopts recovery and resilience plan
The Government has adopted a National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), which sets out reforms and reform objectives, and the measures and investments linked thereto, for the period until 2026.
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Slovenia is ready to welcome tourists
As precautory anti-Covid measures have been released by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB), together with key partners, has intensified promotional activities to invite foreign visitors to Slovenia and spend their holidays here.