More than half of trips people make every day are shorter than two kilometres, so why not walk or cycle for at least some of them? That is the idea behind a national initiative dubbed Let's Bike to Work Full of Momentum, which is returning this spring for the fourth time and is open to both busines
Environment & Nature
Slovenia has one of the largest brown bear populations in Europe and brown bear numbers have been rising steadily. The latest research shows that bear numbers will hit a record level this spring.
Genetic census estimates put the number of brown bears in Slovenia at 695-797 at the end of 2023, wh
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
The centre will not only help Slovenia but also allow it to
In another proof that nature knows no national boundaries, a cave has recently been discovered in the Sežana area, southwest, straddling the Slovenian-Italian border. It has been hailed as the biggest such discovery in 20 years.
Located in the Orlek area near Sežana, the cave was discovered by Mate
Located in the Orlek area near Sežana, the cave was discovered by Mate
Slovenia Forest Service will wind down pheasant and partridge breeding operations in Beltinci in the northeast by 1 May, marking the shutdown of the last such breeding facility in the country.
The service says that the Fazan Beltinci special-purpose hunting ground will remain, but hunting activitie
The service says that the Fazan Beltinci special-purpose hunting ground will remain, but hunting activitie
Crickets are not just musicians, but true masters of a complex courtship performance. A study published by Slovenian researchers has revealed how males put on an elaborate vibroacoustic display for females before mating, which consists of singing and dancing.
As part of the Slovenian research team
As part of the Slovenian research team
Parts of Slovenia have seen increased pollution levels amid a spell of dull weather. The country's public health authorities advise limiting outdoor activities until the situation improves in a couple of days.
Data from the Environment Agency (ARSO) shows that the daily limit value of PM10 particle
Data from the Environment Agency (ARSO) shows that the daily limit value of PM10 particle
Like the rest of the world, Slovenia experienced its warmest year on record in 2024. The average temperature was 1.8 degrees Celsius above the average for 1991-2020.
Data presented by the Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) on 16 January show the average temperature climbed to 11.3 degrees Celsius
Data presented by the Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) on 16 January show the average temperature climbed to 11.3 degrees Celsius
Ajdovščina, a municipality in the wind swept Vipava Valley, has started planting a 23-kilometre windbreak made of trees and shrubs to protect the fertile farmland in the valley floor, a key part of the region's efforts to adapt to climate change.
The plan is to plant 64,000 trees and almost 100,000
The plan is to plant 64,000 trees and almost 100,000
Starting out small 60 years ago, the Piran Aquarium has developed into an important educational and research institution in an effort to preserve marine biodiversity.
Located in a historic building by the Piran fishing harbour, next to what used to be a fish market, the aquarium keeps 140 different
Located in a historic building by the Piran fishing harbour, next to what used to be a fish market, the aquarium keeps 140 different
Partners from Slovenia, Denmark and Germany have joined forces in a project to help protect amphibians and restore their habitats in six areas of Natura 2000 protected areas in the three countries.
The Life Amphicon project aims to boost the population of amphibians and their habitats, reduce amphi
The Life Amphicon project aims to boost the population of amphibians and their habitats, reduce amphi
The Triglav National Park, the oldest and largest nature conservation park in Slovenia and one of the largest in Europe, is marking 100 years since its inception this year.
Today, the reserve spans nearly 84,000 hectares (840 sq km) across most of the Julian Alps, and it accounts for roughly 4% of
Today, the reserve spans nearly 84,000 hectares (840 sq km) across most of the Julian Alps, and it accounts for roughly 4% of