INTERVIEW: Being small and agile is an advantage in turbulent times, says Slovenia’s finance minister

With a population of just over 2.1mn, Slovenia is one of Europe’s smallest countries, but its Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič believes that gives the country an edge in today’s fast-changing global environment.  Commenting on Slovenia’s advantages as an …

Skofljica bear attack leaves woman critical after horror near Llubljana in Slovenia

The bear mauling left the woman severely injured ( Image: Getty Images) A woman has been left critically injured after being set upon by a bear in a forested area, with residents warned to stay away as the beast then took off. The attack happened Tuesday …

Bear attack leaves woman in critical condition in Slovenia

Mediterranean countries meet in Slovenia to strengthen transboundary environmental assessments

Portorož, Slovenia | 28–30 May 2025 – Representatives from Mediterranean countries, international organizations, and financial institutions are meeting this week in Portorož for the 2nd Sub-regional Meeting on Environmental Assessments in a Transboundary …

Los Angeles Lakers allow Luka Doncic to play for Slovenia during offseason but on one condition

Image credit: Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers made an early exit from the NBA playoffs after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but their new player Luka Doncic isn’t in the mood to sit idle and gain weight. Doncic is already looking slimmer in his …

Lakers to Send Coach With Luka Doncic to Slovenia: Report

Mar 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) high fives head coach JJ Redick during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn …

Archer Meeri-Marita Paas takes gold, tests techniques in Slovenia

Estonian archer Meeri-Marita Paas took gold in the women's compound event at the Veronica's Cup competition, held last weekend in Kamnik, Slovenia. Paas, ranked top in Estonia, used the tournament to test new equipment setups ahead of upcoming …

SD MPs want Slovenia to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Ljubljana, 27 May - The deputy group of the coalition Social Democrats (SD) have called on the government for Slovenia to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice. This comes after Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, …

Slovenia sees EU procedure against Hungary primarily as opportunity for dialogue

Brussels, 27 May - Slovenia views the procedure against Hungary under Article 7 of the EU treaty primarily as an opportunity for dialogue, Foreign State Secretary Ministry Marko Štucin said ahead of Tuesday's debate on the rule of law in Hungary. …

Minister calls for Slovenia, Croatia to join forces

Zagreb, 27 May - Slovenia and Croatia should join forces to boost competitiveness, Economy, Tourism and Sport Minister Matjaž Han and his Croatian counterpart Ante Šušnjar said at a business conference in Zagreb on Tuesday. The countries should also agree …