Latest News from Slovenia
Project launched to strengthen integrity at all school levels
Ljubljana – An integrity project has been launched to mark International Anti-Corruption Day, with President Borut Pahor noting at the event that raising awareness and education on fighting corruption and strengthening integrity was key to boosting trust in society. Other speakers also called for greater integrity at all levels of education.
Slovenia – what lies beneath (and outside Hiša Franko)?
In June, at the time covid-stricken restaurant industry desperately needed a push, Slovenia got its first Michelin guide - the stars always mean a lot to chefs, but in this very particular case they were literal lifesavers.
Bosnian Police Bust Another Migrant Smuggling Ring
In an operation codenamed "Lipa", executed on the orders of the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bosnian Border Police, together with partner police and security agencies, on Wednesday arrested members of an organised crime group suspected of smuggling hundreds of illegal migrants from Bosnia to EU member Croatia.
A record 66 Covid-19 patients died in Slovenia yesterday
Ljubljana- A record 66 Covid-19 patients died in Slovenia on Monday as 1,627 new coronavirus cases were confirmed, up by more than a quarter from the week before. The positivity rate stood at 26.4%, one percentage point down compared to Sunday, government data show.
Tour winner Pogačar honoured for tourism promotion
Ljubljana – Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar has been honoured by the Slovenian tourism community as the person who contributed the most to Slovenia’s promotion around the world.
Planica floodlit for the first time for World Championship
Planica – The world’s top ski jumpers will converge on Slovenia’s Planica this week for the Ski Flying World Championships, which has been moved up from March due to the Covid-19 epidemic. The event will be held for the first time without spectators, under floodlights, and under strict anti-epidemic rules.
Repatriation of ethnic Slovenians from Venezuela continues
Ljubljana – The repatriation of ethnic-Slovenian residents of Venezuela was suspended in March following the outbreak of coronavirus, but it was re-launched in autumn, when 13 persons arrived in Slovenia, the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad has announced.
A total of 36 persons have been repatriated so far. They have all been accommodated in private housing and feel well.
Consultations on EU stance towards Turkey intensify
The intense consultations between European Union member-states on the bloc's response to Turkish aggression in recent months are expected to continue until the 11th hour before the start of Thursday's crucial leaders summit.
Jansa’s Media War is a Dead End for Slovenia
To understand Jansa's war with the media, it is important to recognise that his political capital rests on the ideological basis of nationalism, which substantiates national sovereignty by the principle of ethnicity.
A man looks at Slovenian newspapers. Photo: EPA/IGOR KUPLJENIK
Turkey's opponents in 2022 World Cup quals unveiled
The Turkish National Football Team's opponents in the European Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were revealed on Dec. 7.
Turkey will play against the Netherlands, Norway, Montenegro, Latvia and Gibraltar in the European Qualifiers Group G.
The draw was held in Zurich, Switzerland via videoconference amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Education Ministry conference focuses on Horizon Europe
Ljubljana – The Education Ministry is holding a two-day online conference to mark the start of the EU’s emerging research and innovation programme Horizon Europe. The European Commission representatives and other foreign speakers will present the three pillars of the framework.
Slovenia’s chief epidemiologist quits Covid-19 advisory team
Ljubljana – Mario Fafangel, Slovenia’s chief epidemiologist, has quit the Health Ministry task force advising the government on measures to fight Covid-19, the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) said on Monday.
Coronavirus epidemic shows no signs of easing
Ljubljana – Slovenia recorded 480 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, a three-week Sunday high, as the epidemic shows no signs of easing, according to data released by the government. 52 more Covid-19 patients died, taking the overall death toll to 1,796.
The latest cases are from 1,751 coronavirus tests, which means that the test positivity rate remains a high 27.41%.
Days of Slovenian Tourism discussing recovery after Covid-19
Ljubljana – This year’s Days of Slovenian Tourism, the main annual gathering in the industry, will take part on Monday and Tuesday in the virtual realm due to the Covid-19 epidemic. It will feature lectures and discussions focusing on the Slovenian tourism sector during and after the pandemic.
New law reduces financial obligations of municipalities
Ljubljana – The National Assembly unanimously passed on Monday legislation that reduces the financial obligations of municipalities by shifting several major outlays, for example health insurance premiums for the unemployed, onto the state budget.