Health warning as 29 Brits struck down in salmonella outbreak

An alert has been issued following a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 29 people in the UK. Testing conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identified cherry tomatoes from Sicily, Italy, as the source of the infection....

Slovenia dealing with biggest outbreak of bluetongue disease

Ljubljana, 5 September - Slovenia is amid the biggest outbreak of bluetongue disease, news portal 24ur reported on Friday. The disease has been confirmed at 73 farms while it is much more widespread, although exact death numbers are not available....

Ljubljana at the centre of global dialogue on AI for Science

A major conference dedicated to AI in science will be held in Ljubljana this September. Assist. Prof. Dr. Vida Groznik and Prof. Gabrijela Zaharijas explain in an op-ed for The Slovenia Times why Slovenia is uniquely positioned to help shape the...

Bluetongue disease also confirmed in wild game

Ljubljana, 11 September - As Slovenia deals with an outbreak of bluetongue among livestock, the disease has now also been confirmed in wild game. Hunters detected the first deaths of animals in areas where the disease is present this week, while...

Ljubljana stock market index hits 17-year high

Ljubljana Stock Exchange. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STASlovenian blue chips have been performing well for a sustained period of time. The benchmark index on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, SBI TOP, reached 2,511.89 points on 8 September, the highest value...

Luka Dončić and Slovenia fall to Germany, eliminated from EuroBasket

Slovenia led for the majority of the game against Germany, but in the fourth quarter, they went on a 12-3 run to start the period and never looked back. Slovenia fell to Germany 99-91 and have been eliminated from this EuroBasket competition. Luka...

Public health insurer revises budget for 2025

Ljubljana, 10 September - The assembly of the public health insurer ZZZS adopted a budget revision for 2025 on Wednesday, largely due to the changes to the long-term care act that were adopted in June. The revision also showed the effects of the...

Chronic disease deaths decline globally, but progress is slowing

A landmark report shows mortality from chronic diseases fell in the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic (2010-2019), but progress has slowed. Death rates from diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke declined in four out of five...

Leitrim Eurovision winner weighs in on RTÉ boycott of competition if Israel competes

RTÉ announced last week that Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision next year if Israel is allowed to compete. Leitrim's Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan says he is in favour of the move and thinks it should have come earlier. “I've been...

Tony Parker says NBA Europe will happen soon; Free Spurs coaching clinic announced

Tony Parker anticipates the launch of NBA Europe soon and has entered his French team, ASVEL, in the proposed league. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker believes that NBA Europe will happen soon and admits he has entered his French...

Irish Examiner view: Dearth of age-attuned healthcare

The report, the latest of its kind from Tilda (The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing) highlights gaps in heart disease care, falls and fracture care, osteoporosis treatment, chronic pain, as well as mental health services. In addition, the HSE...

Urgent tomato health alert as 29 Brits struck down in salmonella outbreak

A health warning has been issued after 29 people in the UK were affected by a Salmonella outbreak. Investigations by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) traced the source of the infection to cherry tomatoes from Sicily, Italy. The outbreak...

Clean Air Day 2025: calling for health protection from air pollution

Clean Air Day 2025: calling for health protection from air pollution 7 September is UNEP’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Air pollution is Europe’s biggest environmental threat to health, linked to all major diseases and harmful...

Slovenia battling major bluetongue outbreak

Slovenia is dealing with its largest outbreak of bluetongue disease to date, with cases confirmed at dozens of farms and far more suspected across the country amidst warnings by farmers that economic damage could be huge. The disease, which is...

Slovenia to introduce digital nomad visa

Slovenia is preparing to launch a digital nomad visa programme, offering non-EU citizens the opportunity to live and work remotely in the country for up to 12 months. Olivia Palamountain reports Slovenia will enter the digital nomad visa market...

Minister in Switzerland to further boost cooperation in pharma

Basel, 8 September - Economy Minister Matjaž Han was in Basel for a working visit on Monday, talking to representatives of the pharmaceutical giants Novartis and Roche, among other things. Slovenia wants to establish itself as a global development...

Maribor endorses sale of Farmadent to Salus

Maribor, 15 September - The Maribor city council approved on Monday the sale of Farmadent, a wholesaler of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, to Salus, a Ljubljana-based company operating in the same line of business, in what is another...

Luka Doncic Angrily Confronts Teammates After Broadcaster Throws Accusations at Slovenia Star

Luka Doncic has carried Slovenia’s hopes on his shoulders throughout EuroBasket 2025. From record-breaking performances to playing through pain, he’s been the team’s backbone in every match. But against Italy in the Round of 16, Luka’s...

EuroBasket: Dončić lights up Italy, fuels Slovenia to quarterfinals

The Round of 16 at EuroBasket 2025 has been defined by a series of major upsets, but Luka Dončić made sure that trend did not continue. He led Slovenia to an 84-77 win over Italy on Sunday with 42 points in 33 minutes in an incredible scoring...

Liverpool’s Isak Still Short on Fitness as He Misses Out in Slovenia Draw, Could Feature Against Kosovo

Liverpool's record signing Alexander Isak joined the Swedish national team despite a lack of match fitness following his move from Newcastle.  Liverpool’s new £125 million signing Alexander Isak is currently with the Swedish national team...