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Entrance to the Uršnja Luknja Cave where traces of a Neanderthal settlement have been found. Photo: Slavko Polak
Bones of cave animals and traces of a Neanderthal settlement believed to be the oldest in Slovenia have been found in a karst cave in the Ilirska Bistrica area in the southwest of the country. They are estimated to be up to 170,000 years old.
Hidden high above the overhanging cliffs near the villag
Strmol Castle. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
Slovenia is dotted with castles or fortresses, some of them well-preserved, others neglected or in ruins. Among the most famous is Strmol Castle, located some 25 kilometres north of Ljubljana. Visitors can learn about its storied past, including a tragic WWII chapter that inspired an acclaimed Slov
Limestone formations in one of the karst caves discovered during the construction of the Koper-Divača rail track. Photo: ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute/2TDK
A new railway that will enable faster travel between the port town of Koper and the Divača rail junction is slated to open to traffic in 2026, but after all the tunnels have been bored workers will now have to build viaducts inside them to bridge and preserve karst caves.
As many as 88 karst caves
Archaeologists working on a site of the future Emonika commercial hub in Ljubljana. Photo: Skupina STIK
Archaeological excavations at the site where a Hungarian investor is building a commercial complex that will be part of the future Ljubljana Passenger Centre have uncovered 183 graves from the times of Emona, the ancient Roman city on the site of present-day Ljubljana.
The finds were presented at a

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Hiša Franko, the restaurant run by chef Ana Roš. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
Slovenian star chef Ana Roš Stojan, whose Hiša Franko is the only Slovenian restaurant with three Michelin stars, has been declared Best Chef Voted By Professionals at this year's The Best Chef Awards event in Dubai, the web portal The National has reported.
The prestigious title for Roš Stojan com
The Prešeren Theatre in Kranj. Photo: Zlatko Midžić/STA
A Slovenian theatre has joined forces with partners from several other countries to translate plays written in languages spoken by no more than a few million people and help bring them on stage.
The Drama of Small European Languages (DoSEL) project aims to improve conditions for international colla
Marta Kos, Slovenia's commissioner-designate for enlargement, during hearing at the European Parliament. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
Slovenia's commissioner-designate for enlargement, Marta Kos, described a bigger and reformed EU as a strategic imperative and support for Ukraine as an absolute priority as she set out her vision at the hearing before the EU Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 7 November. Unof
Amy Klobuchar, a US Senator of Slovenian descent, pictured in 2020. Photo: dpa/STA
As the Americans cast their votes to elect a new president and members of Congress, Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat of Slovenian descent, has won her fourth term as senator from Minnesota and far-right Republican Paul Gosar from Arizona has been re-elected to the House of Representatives.
Having won the
Part of the complex of the German chemical company BASF at its headquarters in Ludwigshafen. Photo: dpa/STA
The Slovenian biotechnology company Acies Bio has entered a partnership with the German chemical giant BASF to further develop a platform for fermentation technology from methanol for the production of fatty alcohols, which are used in the production of home and personal care products.
Acies Bio ha
Veteran politician Lojze Peterle. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Lojze Peterle, Slovenia's first prime minister and a former foreign minister and long-serving member of the European Parliament, quit New Slovenia (NSi), the Christian democratic party he co-founded, citing fundamental differences between him and the leadership of the opposition party.
The move, an

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Best foreign investors honoured with the 2024 FDI Slovenia Awards. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Four foreign-owned companies were honoured as the Economy Ministry and the Spirit investment promotion agency handed out the annual FDI Slovenia Awards on 10 October. Henkel Maribor won in the category for best large company, Avantpack in the SME segment, Ekolat for its impact on the economy, and L
Spirit Slovenija director Rok Capl, Chinese Ambassador to Slovenia Wang Shunqing and Economy Minister Matjaž Han at the conference of car industry suppliers. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
Slovenian car industry suppliers are increasingly eyeing opportunities in China. An event held in Ljubljana on 8 October aimed to present their qualities as well as Slovenia's geostrategic advantage to Chinese manufacturers, showing the government's willingness to help boost business.
Addressing th
A conference organised by Pokojninska Družbe A focussing on the future of the pension system in Slovenia. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Slovenia has a defined benefit pay-as-you go public pension system and few people pay into the second, voluntary pillar. There are mounting calls measures should be put in place to enrol more employees into the second pillar. A debate organised on 1 October by private pension insurer Pokojninska Dr

Business

Hiša Franko, the restaurant run by chef Ana Roš. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
Slovenian star chef Ana Roš Stojan, whose Hiša Franko is the only Slovenian restaurant with three Michelin stars, has been declared Best Chef Voted By Professionals at this year's The Best Chef Awards event in Dubai, the web portal The National has reported.
The prestigious title for Roš Stojan com
Part of the complex of the German chemical company BASF at its headquarters in Ludwigshafen. Photo: dpa/STA
The Slovenian biotechnology company Acies Bio has entered a partnership with the German chemical giant BASF to further develop a platform for fermentation technology from methanol for the production of fatty alcohols, which are used in the production of home and personal care products.
Acies Bio ha
Eurowings aircraft. Photo: dpa/STA
Eurowings, the low-cost airline affiliated with the German Lufthansa Group, has applied for subsidies offered by the Slovenian government to improve the country's air connectivity in a sixth call.
Announcing the outcome of the latest call on 5 November, the Ministry of Infrastructure said Eurowings

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Politics

Marta Kos, Slovenia's commissioner-designate for enlargement, during hearing at the European Parliament. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
Slovenia's commissioner-designate for enlargement, Marta Kos, described a bigger and reformed EU as a strategic imperative and support for Ukraine as an absolute priority as she set out her vision at the hearing before the EU Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 7 November. Unof
Amy Klobuchar, a US Senator of Slovenian descent, pictured in 2020. Photo: dpa/STA
As the Americans cast their votes to elect a new president and members of Congress, Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat of Slovenian descent, has won her fourth term as senator from Minnesota and far-right Republican Paul Gosar from Arizona has been re-elected to the House of Representatives.
Having won the
Veteran politician Lojze Peterle. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Lojze Peterle, Slovenia's first prime minister and a former foreign minister and long-serving member of the European Parliament, quit New Slovenia (NSi), the Christian democratic party he co-founded, citing fundamental differences between him and the leadership of the opposition party.
The move, an

Society

Entrance to the Uršnja Luknja Cave where traces of a Neanderthal settlement have been found. Photo: Slavko Polak
Bones of cave animals and traces of a Neanderthal settlement believed to be the oldest in Slovenia have been found in a karst cave in the Ilirska Bistrica area in the southwest of the country. They are estimated to be up to 170,000 years old.
Hidden high above the overhanging cliffs near the villag
Strmol Castle. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
Slovenia is dotted with castles or fortresses, some of them well-preserved, others neglected or in ruins. Among the most famous is Strmol Castle, located some 25 kilometres north of Ljubljana. Visitors can learn about its storied past, including a tragic WWII chapter that inspired an acclaimed Slov
Limestone formations in one of the karst caves discovered during the construction of the Koper-Divača rail track. Photo: ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute/2TDK
A new railway that will enable faster travel between the port town of Koper and the Divača rail junction is slated to open to traffic in 2026, but after all the tunnels have been bored workers will now have to build viaducts inside them to bridge and preserve karst caves.
As many as 88 karst caves

Travels

Strmol Castle. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
Slovenia is dotted with castles or fortresses, some of them well-preserved, others neglected or in ruins. Among the most famous is Strmol Castle, located some 25 kilometres north of Ljubljana. Visitors can learn about its storied past, including a tragic WWII chapter that inspired an acclaimed Slov
Hiša Franko, the restaurant run by chef Ana Roš. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
Slovenian star chef Ana Roš Stojan, whose Hiša Franko is the only Slovenian restaurant with three Michelin stars, has been declared Best Chef Voted By Professionals at this year's The Best Chef Awards event in Dubai, the web portal The National has reported.
The prestigious title for Roš Stojan com
The new floating mill on the Mura. Photo: Vida Toš/STA
Water wheels on floating barges used to be a common sight on the Mura, a river in Slovenia's east. By the end of the 20th centuries most had disappeared, but in one place, in Ižakovci in Prekmurje, they have brought this heritage back to life.
The local community built a floating mill on an island

Sport

Slovenian rider Gal Glivar. Photo: Wikipedia
Gal Glivar has become the latest Slovenian rider to join the world cycling elite by becoming a member of the Alpecin-Deceuninck WorldTour team.
The 22-year-old has joined the Belgian side after a stint at the UAE Team Emirates development team, known as the UAE Gen Z team. He started his profession
NBA superstar Luka Dončić pictured during the Goran Dragić farewell game in Ljubljana in August 2024. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
Slovenian superstar Luka Dončić opened his seventh NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks with a win. The Dallas team beat San Antonio Spurs 120:109 with Dončić racking up 28 points, ten rebounds and eight assists as the top scorer for the home team.
Dončić's new teammate Klay Thompson added 22 point
Supporters cheer on ski jumpers at the Ski Flying World Cup finals in Planica. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
The Slovenian Ski Association (SZS) has started the presale of tickets for the upcoming 2024/25 World Cup winter sports events in Slovenia. It has also introduced a combined ticket for top five events.
This season, Slovenia will host six major World Cup events across five locations, staring in earl

Opinion

Prime Minister Robert Golob addresses the UN Summit of the Future. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Peace is vital to tackling climate crisis

OpinionSlovenia in the UN Security Council
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob told the 22 September plenary session of the Summit of the Future, a major United Nations gathering, that achieving peace is vital if humanity is to tackle the climate crisis effectively. Unless that can be achieved, everything will be in vain.
Dear President,
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon speaks to the press on the margins of a UN Security Council session. Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

The world is at a precipice

OpinionSlovenia in the UN Security Council
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon addressed the UN Security Council on 19 September condemning settler violence in the West Bank and calling for a peace conference to advance the two-state solution, arguing that the world is at a precipice as the potential to engulf the Middle East in a wider
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Parallel realities in increasingly divided world

Bled Strategic Forum 2024Opinion
The world is people, not statistics, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon writes in her opinion piece for Bled Strategic Times ahead of the Bled Strategic Forum in reference to the toll armed conflicts are taking around the world. The rules of international law should never be an optional choice,