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Slovenia among top destinations to visit in 2021
Major online platform UNILAD has published a series of videos on the top five destinations to visit in 2021. Taking the number two spot is Slovenia.
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Slovenia's Dončić and Garnbret included on Time Magazine’s list of influencers for 2021
The US magazine Time included Slovenian sport phenoms Luka Dončić (basketball player) and Janja Garnbret (competitive climber) on its Time 100 Next list of 100 emerging influencers and leaders for 2021. Both are top-flight athletes who are challenging the limits of the possible. They are peers who will turn 22 this year.
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The most innovative food products of 2021 are selected
The Nutrition Institute has selected eight food products that stood out the most in their respective categories for the most innovative food products of 2021 in Slovenia.
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Carnival in adapted form this year
The festive Carnival season traditionally begins with “Fat Thursday”, the day on which, according to Slovenian cultural tradition, the table should be laid with an array of fatty and filling Carnival dishes.
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Pokljuka hosts Biathlon World Championships
The Biathlon World Championships is one of the biggest sporting events set to take place in Slovenia in 2021.
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Slovenia and Croatia in a bid to protect Istrian honey
The Ministry of Agriculture has protected "Istrski med/Istarski med" (Istrian honey) as a protected designation of origin at the national level for a transitional period.
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Architectural design of the Slovenian pavilion at 2020 Expo Dubai receives award in the USA
Biro Magnet Design led by architect Robert Klun received the Architecture MasterPrize, Honourable Mention in Interior Design, awarded in Los Angeles for the pavilion that will represent Slovenia at the 2020 Expo Dubai.
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Elan showcased the first fully functional folding all-mountain carving skis in the world
At an online event on 1 February, the Elan company of Begunje showcased its new innovative product: Elan Voyager, the first fully functional folding all-mountain carving skis in the world. Elan is certain that this is a global innovation. These new skis, which facilitate user access to the slopes, will also change the future of skiing.
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The Slovenian Tourist Board receives an award for its promotional video, Time to #stayhome
At the competition organised by the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT) and the European Travel Commission (ETC), the Slovenian Tourist Board won first place with its promotional video, "Time to #stayhome. Turn to nature and dream" with which the Board inspired travellers to dream about Slovenia during the COVID-19 crisis in April 2020.
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Slovenia marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Slovenia has marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday with a series of events, including the laying of wreaths, exhibitions and the traditional reading of the names of Slovenian Holocaust victims.
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Forbes and Yahoo Finance include Slovenia on the lists of recommended destinations
Slovenia, which in 2021 is the proud holder of the title of European Region of Gastronomy, has been repeatedly included in important lists of world media charts; this time, the renowned Forbes magazine highlighted it as a popular and "hot" wine destination, and Yahoo Finance listed it among eco-friendly countries.
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At an Expo, it is the power of a country's ideas that counts, not its size
The Expo venue, which covers 440 hectares, is getting its final look, as are 83 national pavilions, including the Slovenian one.
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Expo Dubai will be an opportunity to deepen business ties with the United Arab Emirates
At today’s virtual press conference, Zdravko Počivalšek, Minister of Economic Development and Technology, highlighted the fact that the countries of the Middle East represented a major challenge to Slovenian business.
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The Gault & Millau culinary guide announces Slovenia’s best in 2021
At an online event, Gault & Millau, one of the most influential international gastronomy guides, announced Slovenia’s best in 2021 this week. Gregor Vračko of Hiša Denk in Zgornja Kungota was named Chef of the Year 2021, and six Slovenian restaurants received four toques and best restaurant titles.
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An opportunity for Slovenian companies in space technology
The main strategic goal of the Slovenian economic policy is the increase of the added value of our companies.
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Slovenia recognised as a well-known and popular tourist destination in the global media
The global luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller ranked Slovenia among the world’s top ten sustainable destinations to visit in 2021.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša with Taiwanese Minister of Health and Welfare on the fight against the covida-19 pandemic
Prime Minister Janez Janša acting Minister of Health, spoke today via video conference call with Chen Shih-chung, Taiwanese Minister of Health and Welfare.
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Lonely Planet ranks Ljubljana among the eight most sustainable cities in the world
Lonely Planet, the biggest publisher of travel guides globally, named Ljubljana one of the eight most sustainable cities in the world. In the Slovenian capital, its greenness and fresh air are considered the driving force behind the recovery of city tourism after the pandemic.
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Slovenian sparkling wine from Goriška Brda ranks among the world's finest
In recent years, Slovenian winemakers have made a breakthrough in sparkling wines and their quality is slowly nearing that of Champagne from the famous French region.
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30 years ago, Slovenians decided on an independent country at the plebiscite
30 years have passed since the plebiscite, on the basis of which Slovenians decided to separate from Yugoslavia and form the independent country of Slovenia. A large majority of voters chose independence.