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A new residential development in Koper. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Home prices in Slovenia rose for the tenth consecutive year in 2024, going up by 8.5% as the number of transactions declined reflecting tight supply on the market.
At the national level, new apartments in residential buildings saw the sharpest increase, rising by 10.2%.
Used houses followed with a
The main building of the National Large Wildfire Centre in Sežana. Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Slovenia opens wildfire training centre

Environment & NatureSociety
In a move to strengthen Europe's fire-response capabilities, Slovenia has launched a National Large Wildfire Centre in Sežana. The facility aims to train 1,000 firefighters within its first year and extend support to neighbouring nations.
The centre will not only help Slovenia but also allow it to
A tactile structure by Slovenian sculptor Prmož Pugelj. Photo: STA

Art meets touch: Slovenia's first tactile gallery

CultureEuropean Capital of Culture 2025
Slovenia's first tactile gallery has opened in Nova Gorica municipality, offering blind and sighted visitors alike a fresh, hands-on encounter with iconic artworks spanning centuries.
The Tactile Gallery, located in a shopping centre in Kromberk and run by the regional Goriška Museum, features work
Slovenian player Petar Stojanović celebrates after the Nations League win against Slovakia. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
Slovenia remain in the second tier of the UEFA Nations League after eliminating Slovakia with a hard-fought 1:0 extra time win in the return leg at home on 23 March, after playing out a goalless draw in Bratislava three days earlier. Adam Gnezda Čerin scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute wit

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The landing page of GaMS, Generative Model for Slovenian. Photo: screenshot
Slovenia has joined the race to develop a national large language model, a generative artificial intelligence tool akin to the popular ChatGPT. An early version of the model has been launched as a stepping stone towards the development of a much larger and more capable model.
Called GaMS, an acrony
Three iron knives found in a Roman grave in the Budanje area. Photo: Ladislav Duranka
The last major Roman civil war is thought to have been fought in the Vipava area in today's western Slovenia in 394. While written records of the Battle of the Frigidus exist, its exact location could not have been pinpointed so far for lack of material evidence. Yet the most recent archaeological
Open Kitchen, the Ljubljana outdoor food market. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Ljubljana's popular outdoor food market has opened for its 13th season, attracting an enthusiastic crowd eager to sample Slovenian and international cuisine to the Pogačar Square next to the central market.
The organizers promise Open Kitchen to deliver even more variety this year with more than 65
A freight train at Logatec train station. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Slovenian Railways have signed a contract to purchase 30 new multi-system electric engines for its freight arm from the German unit of the French multinational Alstom. The biggest modernisation of rolling stock in 20 years, the deal is valued at €152 million, excluding VAT.
Speaking at the signing
Scout scarfs. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
A former scout group leader from the northwestern region of Gorenjska has been sentenced to 20 years and three months in prison for multiple crimes against sexual integrity of minors he perpetrated for years.
The judgement, delivered by the Kranj District Court on 20 March, is not yet final as it c
Democratic Party's contentious referendum campaign posters reading pittance for the people, prestige for the select few. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
A year ahead of a regular general election, Slovenia is facing an ideologically divisive campaign after the country's largest party collected enough signatures to call a referendum on a bill that would grant special pension allowances to deserving artists in place of pensions afforded by a 50-year-

European Capital of Culture 2025

A tactile structure by Slovenian sculptor Prmož Pugelj. Photo: STA

Art meets touch: Slovenia's first tactile gallery

CultureEuropean Capital of Culture 2025
Slovenia's first tactile gallery has opened in Nova Gorica municipality, offering blind and sighted visitors alike a fresh, hands-on encounter with iconic artworks spanning centuries.
The Tactile Gallery, located in a shopping centre in Kromberk and run by the regional Goriška Museum, features work
The Solomon Knot is the symbol of the cross-border Goriška Camino. Photo: Nace Novak

Goriška Camino, a route inspired by friendship

European Capital of Culture 2025Travels
The UNESCO world heritage site of Aquileia in northeastern in Italy and the pilgrimage site of Sveta Gora in western Slovenia have been linked with a new 82-kilometre-long trail called the Goriška Camino or Iter Goritiense.
Designed as Nova Gorica and Gorizia came together for the first cross-borde
Model of cross-border basketball court to be built in Nova Gorica. Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
The humanitarian foundation of Goran Dragić, one of the greatest Slovenian basketball players of all time, will build a basketball court in Nova Gorica on the border with Italy.
The two half-courts will symbolically connect the two countries and are expected to open in June as part of the European

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The winners of International Medis Awards, pictured with President Nataša Pirc Musar. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medis Awards honour medical research in CEE Europe

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Eight doctors and one pharmacist from Central and Eastern Europe, including Slovenia, were honoured for their outstanding research achievements as the International Medis Awards for Medical Research were handed out for the 11th year in Ljubljana on 13 March.
Paediatrician Alja Kavčič from the Ljubl
Dagmar von Bohnstein, president of the German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, presents Martina Perharič, a board member of Medis, with the German Economy Award. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Medis wins German Economy Award

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Medis, a company marketing medicines and medical devices, has won this year's German Economy Award, presented by the German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the German Embassy and the IEDC Bled School of Management. This year the judging panel focused on good employers

Business

A new residential development in Koper. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Home prices in Slovenia rose for the tenth consecutive year in 2024, going up by 8.5% as the number of transactions declined reflecting tight supply on the market.
At the national level, new apartments in residential buildings saw the sharpest increase, rising by 10.2%.
Used houses followed with a
The landing page of GaMS, Generative Model for Slovenian. Photo: screenshot
Slovenia has joined the race to develop a national large language model, a generative artificial intelligence tool akin to the popular ChatGPT. An early version of the model has been launched as a stepping stone towards the development of a much larger and more capable model.
Called GaMS, an acrony
A freight train at Logatec train station. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Slovenian Railways have signed a contract to purchase 30 new multi-system electric engines for its freight arm from the German unit of the French multinational Alstom. The biggest modernisation of rolling stock in 20 years, the deal is valued at €152 million, excluding VAT.
Speaking at the signing

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Bangkok's Gaggan claims the title of The Best Restaurant in Asia, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
Bangkok and Tokyo lead the rankings with nine entries each
Chef Tam's Seasons (No.9) in Macau soars 40 spots to secure the Highest Climber Award 2025, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee
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Politics

Democratic Party's contentious referendum campaign posters reading pittance for the people, prestige for the select few. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
A year ahead of a regular general election, Slovenia is facing an ideologically divisive campaign after the country's largest party collected enough signatures to call a referendum on a bill that would grant special pension allowances to deserving artists in place of pensions afforded by a 50-year-
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon and Philippines Secretary for Migrant Workers Hans Cacdac sign a memorandum on labour mobility cooperation. Photo: Foreign Ministry
Slovenia inaugurated its embassy in Manila and signed an agreement to ease hiring of Filipino workers as Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon arrived in the country on 11 March on the first stop of her Asian tour.
The Slovenian Employment Service and the Slovenian Embassy held an event in Manila to provide
A weapon station of the Slovenian company Valhalla Turrets. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
A Slovenian weapons systems manufacturer is in talks with German defence industry giant Rheinmetall and the state-owned Slovenian Sovereign Holding to ramp up production amid EU efforts to nurture a home-grown defence industry in the face of geopolitical uncertainty.
Miloš Milosavljević, the direct

Society

The main building of the National Large Wildfire Centre in Sežana. Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Slovenia opens wildfire training centre

Environment & NatureSociety
In a move to strengthen Europe's fire-response capabilities, Slovenia has launched a National Large Wildfire Centre in Sežana. The facility aims to train 1,000 firefighters within its first year and extend support to neighbouring nations.
The centre will not only help Slovenia but also allow it to
A tactile structure by Slovenian sculptor Prmož Pugelj. Photo: STA

Art meets touch: Slovenia's first tactile gallery

CultureEuropean Capital of Culture 2025
Slovenia's first tactile gallery has opened in Nova Gorica municipality, offering blind and sighted visitors alike a fresh, hands-on encounter with iconic artworks spanning centuries.
The Tactile Gallery, located in a shopping centre in Kromberk and run by the regional Goriška Museum, features work
Three iron knives found in a Roman grave in the Budanje area. Photo: Ladislav Duranka
The last major Roman civil war is thought to have been fought in the Vipava area in today's western Slovenia in 394. While written records of the Battle of the Frigidus exist, its exact location could not have been pinpointed so far for lack of material evidence. Yet the most recent archaeological

Travels

Open Kitchen, the Ljubljana outdoor food market. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Ljubljana's popular outdoor food market has opened for its 13th season, attracting an enthusiastic crowd eager to sample Slovenian and international cuisine to the Pogačar Square next to the central market.
The organizers promise Open Kitchen to deliver even more variety this year with more than 65
The Solomon Knot is the symbol of the cross-border Goriška Camino. Photo: Nace Novak

Goriška Camino, a route inspired by friendship

European Capital of Culture 2025Travels
The UNESCO world heritage site of Aquileia in northeastern in Italy and the pilgrimage site of Sveta Gora in western Slovenia have been linked with a new 82-kilometre-long trail called the Goriška Camino or Iter Goritiense.
Designed as Nova Gorica and Gorizia came together for the first cross-borde
Chef of the Year Tomaž Kavčič (centre) pictured with Economy Minister Matjaž Han and director of Gault & Millau Slovenija Mira Šemić. Photo: STO
Tomaž Kavčič of Gostilna Pri Lojzetu in Zemono Manor near the western town of Vipava has been named the chef of the year 2025 by Gault & Millau Slovenia as Hiša Franko in Kobarid further to the west, run by star chef Ana Roš, was again declared the best of the best.
Hiša Franko, the only Sloven

Sport

Slovenian player Petar Stojanović celebrates after the Nations League win against Slovakia. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
Slovenia remain in the second tier of the UEFA Nations League after eliminating Slovakia with a hard-fought 1:0 extra time win in the return leg at home on 23 March, after playing out a goalless draw in Bratislava three days earlier. Adam Gnezda Čerin scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute wit
The opening ceremony for the Ilirija swimming pool complex. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Ljubljana has inaugurated its first indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, part of a large sports complex on the edge of the city's central park at the site of the iconic Ilirija swimming pool.
At the final price tag of €62.5 million, Ilirija is the biggest investment in the city sports infrastructure
The 2024 edition of the Tour of Slovenia. Photo: Gorazd Jukovič/STA
Slovenia's premier cycling race is gearing up for an earlier start this year, with the 799-km challenge set to take place between 4 and 8 June in five stages. The nation's biggest cycling stars, Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič, will be absent but there will be five WorldTour teams.
The 31st Tour of

Opinion

Eva McLellan, managing director of Roche Slovenia. Photo: Roche
In her opinion piece for the Slovenia Times, Eva McLellan, vice president of AmCham Slovenia and managing director of Roche Slovenia, calls for healthcare to be recognized as a strategic investment in Europe's sustainable future-one that benefits all demographics, from women to the elderly.
On any
Marcos Bavdaž, Head of the Technology Preparation Section SCI-FT at the European Space Agency. Photo: personal archive
Marcos Bavdaz is Head of the Technology Preparation Section in the Science Directorate of the European Space Agency (ESA). Located at the European Space research and Technology Center (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, he is responsible for the timely development of novel technologies required
Boštjan Udovič, professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana. Photo: Primož Lavre
Boštjan Udovič, professor at the Chair of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana and co-editor of the book Slovenia and the EU, 20 Years of Membership in Perspective, writes in his opinion piece for the Slovenia Times that after being a "diligent student"