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Earth Day to Be Marked with Numerous Events

22 april 2015

A number of events will be held across Slovenia on Wednesday to demonstrate support for environmental protection as part of the celebration of Earth Day, marked annually on 22 April.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: Europe 'must do more'

22 april 2015

A Greek minister has said the "great powers" of Europe need to take more responsibility for the unfolding crisis in the Mediterranean Sea.

Žito Latest in String of Food Firms Sold to Foreign Investors

21 april 2015

The sale of a majority stake in Žito to Croatian group Podravka is the latest instance of a major Slovenian food and beverage industry company being acquired by a foreign investor in recent years.

Mediterranean migrant deaths in 2015 may hit 30,000: IOM

21 april 2015

The number of migrants dying in Mediterranean Sea crossings could hit 30,000 this year if the current rate continues, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says.

Slovenia's WWII Hospital Museum Wins EU Heritage Label

20 april 2015

The clandestine WWII hospital museum Franja was presented the European Heritage label in Brussels last night as one of 16 recipients from ten EU member states.

EU under pressure to prevent Mediterranean Sea deaths

20 april 2015

As news broke of another migrant ship sinking off the Greek island of Rhodes an Italian patrol ship docked in Malta.

Ebola Case Suspected at Ljubljana Hospital

16 april 2015

A patient suspected of having ebola was admitted to Ljubljana's main hospital Thursday, in what is the first suspected case of the deadly virus in Slovenia detected by health workers.

Spain politician apologises for abortion vote gaffe

16 april 2015

A Spanish opposition leader has apologised after accidentally voting in parliament for a proposal on abortion that his own party is against.