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
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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
The judgement, delivered by the Kranj District Court on 20 March, is not yet final as it c
No Other Land, a film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective dealing with the theme of apartheid in the West Bank, has won the Amnesty International (AI) Slovenia award for best human rights documentary after taking a number of other accolades, including Best Documentary Feature Film at this year's Ac
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
At the final price tag of €62.5 million, Ilirija is the biggest investment in the city sports infrastructure
The Piran-based Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) enrolled two Syrian refugees this academic year in a pilot initiative for refugee students. Next year, they plan to open their master courses to students from North Africa and the Middle East and help them come to Slovenia legally.
EMUNI preside
EMUNI preside
A film based on an essay by Slovenian writer Drago Jančar explores a little-known episode of James Joyce's life in Trieste when he persuaded four entrepreneurs to open Ireland's first cinema.
Combining live action and documentary formats, Kino Volta (Volta Cinema) pieces together fragments to shed
Combining live action and documentary formats, Kino Volta (Volta Cinema) pieces together fragments to shed
Slovenia has responded to North Macedonia's appeal for help in the wake of the deadly nightclub fire and will take in four of the survivors who sustained burns for treatment.
The injured will be transported to Slovenia onboard the Slovenian Armed Forces aircraft, which is already on its way to tran
The injured will be transported to Slovenia onboard the Slovenian Armed Forces aircraft, which is already on its way to tran
Ančka Gošnik Godec, one of Slovenia's most beloved illustrators of books for children, including the iconic Slipper Keeper Kitty, has died, aged 97, leaving behind an extensive oeuvre.
Gošnik Godec illustrated more than 100 books for children, winning a number of awards for her work at home and abr
Gošnik Godec illustrated more than 100 books for children, winning a number of awards for her work at home and abr
Psychologists have long known that written instructions are more likely to be followed than spoken advice. Slovenian doctors will attempt to exploit this brain hack by issuing special exercise referrals to patients.
This is the idea behind Exercise on Prescription, a new initiative spearheaded by t
This is the idea behind Exercise on Prescription, a new initiative spearheaded by t
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
Paediatrician Alja Kavčič from the Ljubl
Silvo Drevenšek, the first person in independent Slovenia to have been sentenced to life in prison, has had his sentence commuted to 30 years following an appeal.
Drevenšek stabbed his former partner to death before going next door to murder her parents in the presence of his four-year-old son on C
Drevenšek stabbed his former partner to death before going next door to murder her parents in the presence of his four-year-old son on C
Kranj, the regional centre of Gorenjska in the northwest, has made great strides in sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and smart communities in recent years, winning acclaim as the most dynamic Slovenian municipality.
The city, Slovenia's third largest, has renovated a number of public buildi
The city, Slovenia's third largest, has renovated a number of public buildi
