Slovakia curb on same-sex rights sparks concern over LGBTIQ+ rights in the EU

ROME, NOV 5 - While social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years, the rights of sexual minorities are under pressure in the EU. The latest move by Slovakia to restrict the rights of same-sex couples stands...

Berlin Heart procedure in Slovenia sparks hope for kids with heart failure

Ljubljana, 17 October - A team of doctors at the UKC Ljubljana hospital has successfully implanted what is known as a Berlin Heart on a small child. The ventricular assist device (VAD) buys time to critically ill patients suffering from severe...

Watchdog closes probe into allegations related to Celje hospital

Ljubljana, 17 October - The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) announced that it has not found any violations within its purview regarding the allegations of irregularities, including nepotism, at the Celje general hospital. Some of...

Meet the Marketplace: Allegro

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remains an unexplored e-commerce market for many UK retailers. Yet it’s one of the fastest-growing regions in Europe, with a young, tech-savvy consumer base and strong appetite for international brands. At the...

Slovenia’s Jata Emona Farms earn Ross 150 Club status

Jata Emona production team representatives proudly display their awards Four farms from Jata Emona in Slovenia have earned a place in the prestigious Ross® 150 Club, a recognition reserved for breeder growers who reach the exceptional milestone of...

Luka Doncic's first matchup against Cooper Flagg delayed as Lakers refuse to risk superstar's health against Mavericks (Oct. 15)

Luka Doncic's status was the key talking point leading up to Wednesday's anticipated matchup between the LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Eight months after the league-shattering trade, it remains an emotional game for multiple people involved,...

Microbiologist, mathematician and pharma innovator win top national science prizes

Slovenia's top accolades for lifetime achievement in science and innovation this year go to microbiologist Tatjana Avšič Županc, mathematician Tomaž Pisanski and pharmaceutical tech researcher Franc Vrečer. Avšič Županc is a virologist and a...

Actions of patients not root cause for wait times issues, Dnevnik writes

Ljubljana, 4 November - The behaviour of patients is far from the root cause of wait times issues in healthcare, Dnevnik writes in the commentary Completely Distorted Perspective. In the chain of responsibility/irresponsibility, they are merely...

Rooftop solar on public buildings gains momentum in Slovenia

Velenje plans to install solar power plants on 13 public buildings in cooperation with ECE, a subsidiary of state power utility Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE). The total capacity of the proposed installations is about 1.97 MW, with an...

Leonardo to supply two medevac helicopters to Slovenia

Slovenia signs a contract to buy two helicopters for emergency air ambulance service from Italy's Leonardo. Photo: STA Slovenia has signed a contract to buy two helicopters for air ambulance service from the Italian company Leonardo, the first...

Renovated ER premises of UKC Ljubljana inaugurated

Ljubljana, 13 October - Renovated resuscitation and emergency diagnostics premises were inaugurated on Monday at the surgical emergency ward of the UKC Ljubljana hospital. The EUR 5.5 million investment has been labelled by the hospital as major...

Highlights for Slovenia 0-0 Switzerland in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in for another World Cup Qualifying match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH In a match that...

Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers in Turkmenistan Marked by High-Tech Centers and International Cooperation

On 10 October, Turkmenistan widely celebrated the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers. The occasion was marked by several significant events across various regions of the country, including an international forum in Ashgabat, the...

Longterm benchmarking will drive outcome-based health success, says Slovenian minister

Slovenia is moving towards an outcome-based model of healthcare, the country’s health minister told Euractiv on the sidelines of this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG). The shift, which echoes the forum’s theme — “Rethinking solidarity...

Exhibition on Slovenian WWII hospital to open in EU Parliament

Brussels, 10 October - An exhibition on the Franja Partisan Hospital will open next Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels with the aim of showcasing the guerilla hospital that offered shelter and treatment to many patients of different...

Izola and Trieste hospitals upgrading cooperation

Ljubljana, 9 October - The Health Ministry and the Regional Council of the Italian Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia will sign an agreement for patients from the Izola General Hospital to receive emergency treatment for certain conditions...

Party of Generations announces programme focused on social security, health, housing

Ljubljana, 9 October - The Party of Generations, founded in May with the merger of non-parliamentary Party of Pensioners (DeSUS) and Good State, presented the main points of its election programme on Thursday, highlighting social security,...

Losing streak on Ljubljana stock market continues

Ljubljana, 9 October - The SBI TOP benchmark index on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange lost a further 1.52% on Thursday, the fourth straight day in the negative territory. The day's turnover was just shy of EUR 7 million, including EUR 5.8 million in...

Welcome to Slovenia: a land of medieval castles, sprawling forests and a Passion Play

Boutique destinations offering authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences are becoming the way to travel, as holidaymakers increasingly question the value of overtourism, nature-exploiting excursions and holiday cliches. Just over two hours away...

Why regulating speech is a bad and dangerous idea

The state must act as a fiduciary of power, not as a censor By Tomaz Lovsin Across the EU, policymakers and regulators are drifting toward tighter control of expression. This article makes the legal and philosophical case – rooted in a...