The epidemiological outlook in Slovenia is improving, but there is still reason for caution. As expected, the Government has extended the majority of restrictions, including the night-time curfew. In order to ease pressures on doctors, it slightly changed the requirements for entry into the country; exceptions will now be made for anyone with proof of a negative test.

Slovenia, which proudly bears the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021, continues to be ranked on major global media lists. Numerous publications have featured Slovenia as a recommended destination and as one of the leading countries in sustainable tourism, which will be a key advantage for the recovery of tourism following the pandemic. Slovenia has been developing and promoting sustainable tourism for many years, which will be a significant asset for post-pandemic tourism, which in addition to ensuring safety and hygiene standards will be based specifically on sustainability.

According to the leading American magazine Time, the future will also be shaped by Slovenian sports phenomena Luka Dončič and Janja Garnbret. Time, which has been creating lists of influential people from all over the world for decades, has compiled a list of one hundred emerging leaders (the “100 Next”) who will have an impact in 2021. The “Phenoms” category includes two Slovenian superstars, basketballer Dončič and sports climber Garnbret.