News

14 august 2015

Slovenia, which showcases its pyramid pavilion at the universal exposition Expo 2015 in Milan, is very happy with the number of visitors turning out at the pavilion, saying this helps to promote the country for new business and tourism. About 4,000 to 6,000 visitors turn up every day.

12 august 2015

Sinai Province of Islamic State in Egypt claims to have killed Croatian hostage Tomislav Salopek (31) by publishing a photo which purports to show his decapitated body on jihadist Twitter accounts.

12 august 2015

Although lesser known among foreigners than the commercially booming Postojna Cave, Slovenia's other world-famous cave system, the Škocjan Caves, is turning into an increasingly popular draw for tourists.

11 august 2015

Slovenia faces tough challenges as its population ages rapidly, putting huge pressure on public finances. Though the long-term prospects remain bleak, the immediate impact of ageing appears to be mitigated by pension reform measures, according to the latest statistics.

10 august 2015

Grega Žemlja will be the main Slovenian contender at the ATP Challenger Slovenia Open in Portorož, which will take place between Monday and Saturday. The EUR 42,500 tournament is expected to be the strongest so far despite the two best Slovenian players cancelling their appearance.

10 august 2015

Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, has been hit by two attacks.

7 august 2015

A series of events will be held on Friday to mark the 120th anniversary of the setting up of the Aljaž Tower, a storm shelter and a triangulation point standing on the summit of Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain.

7 august 2015

A weak note in a setback for the recovery in Europe's largest economy. That's how figures from the German Economy Ministry are being interpreted as exports fell by more than expected in June.