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An electronic cigarette, vaporiser. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
The National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill banning flavourings in electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products as well as smoking lounges. The main aim of the changes is to try to reduce the appeal of new tobacco products to youth.
In putting forward the legislation, which transposes
Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh defends her record in office in parliament. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
The ruling coalition rallied behind Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh to vote down an opposition-sponsored motion of no-confidence in her over the purchase of 13,000 laptops meant to promote digital inclusion.
The Democratic Party (SDS) filed the motion after the issue was rais
A server room. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
The official website of Slovenia's president and of other state bodies have been targeted in distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), but the authorities say the servers have not been breached.
The president's website was the first to be affected. It was down down for several hours on 27 Marc
People in Manila. Photo: Xinhua/STA
Slovenia is yet to officially open its consulate in the Philippines, but since the end of January Philippine citizens can claim a permit to reside and work in Slovenia there. Now a Croatian agency has opened its subsidiary in Slovenia which it says will bring 1,000 to 1,500 Filipino workers to the

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The logo of the 30th Tour of Slovenia, to be held from 12 to 16 June. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
The 30th Tour of Slovenia, the most prestigious road cycling race in the country, will open with a stage in the northeast of the country on 12 June which will take riders through Austria, Hungary and Croatia on the way. The five-day race will also visit Italy and include a climb to the Krvavec ski
A picture book by Lila Prap. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
Slovenia's showcase as the guest of honour at the Children's Book Fair in Bologna next month will focus on the stylistic diversity and richness of the country's illustration.
Almost 60 Slovenian illustrators will be presented, 44 of whom at a pavilion designed by architects Sara Badovinac and Sara
Containers at the Koper port. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
The challenges faced by the logistics industry amid the global uncertainties and disruptions to global supply chains, and solutions in the application of new technologies such as AI were discussed as an international logistics congress opened in Portorož on 27 March.
The logistics industry is an i
A soldier of the 132nd Mountain Battalion climbing a steep rock as part of regular training. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Slovenia has often been criticised for not spending enough on defence, but there is broad agreement that it pulls its weight when it comes to training. One of the two main training centres, apart from the Centre for the Training of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, is the NATO Mountain Warfare Cen
Slovenia defeat Portugal, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo (centre), in a friendly in Ljubljana. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
Slovenia scored a surprise 2:0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in a Euro 2024 friendly in front of the home crowd on 26 March, in what was the first defeat for one of the world's strongest teams after 11 consecutive wins.
Slovenia entered the match fresh from a disappointing 2:2 draw wi
Hidria CEO Bojan Gantar (third from left) accepts the German Business Award, pictured with German Deputy Ambassador Eva-Ricarda Willems, president of the German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dagmar von Bohnstein, and dean of the Bled School of Management Drikus Kriek. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA

Hidria wins German Business Award

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Hidria, a leading Slovenian supplier of the global car industry, is the winner of the 2023/24 German Business Award, which recognizes important technological and economic innovation that has long-term effects.
The award is presented by the Slovenian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooper

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Containers at the Koper port. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
The challenges faced by the logistics industry amid the global uncertainties and disruptions to global supply chains, and solutions in the application of new technologies such as AI were discussed as an international logistics congress opened in Portorož on 27 March.
The logistics industry is an i
Hidria CEO Bojan Gantar (third from left) accepts the German Business Award, pictured with German Deputy Ambassador Eva-Ricarda Willems, president of the German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dagmar von Bohnstein, and dean of the Bled School of Management Drikus Kriek. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA

Hidria wins German Business Award

BusinessExclusive content
Hidria, a leading Slovenian supplier of the global car industry, is the winner of the 2023/24 German Business Award, which recognizes important technological and economic innovation that has long-term effects.
The award is presented by the Slovenian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooper
A Slovenia-Kosovo business forum. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Spirit Slovenija, the national agency for the promotion of investments and exports, has organised a number of events on the sidelines of the FIS World Cup Ski Jumping competitions in Planica this week, among them a Slovenia-Kosovo business forum and a discussion about reconstruction in Ukraine.
Co-

Business

People in Manila. Photo: Xinhua/STA
Slovenia is yet to officially open its consulate in the Philippines, but since the end of January Philippine citizens can claim a permit to reside and work in Slovenia there. Now a Croatian agency has opened its subsidiary in Slovenia which it says will bring 1,000 to 1,500 Filipino workers to the
Containers at the Koper port. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
The challenges faced by the logistics industry amid the global uncertainties and disruptions to global supply chains, and solutions in the application of new technologies such as AI were discussed as an international logistics congress opened in Portorož on 27 March.
The logistics industry is an i
Hidria CEO Bojan Gantar (third from left) accepts the German Business Award, pictured with German Deputy Ambassador Eva-Ricarda Willems, president of the German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dagmar von Bohnstein, and dean of the Bled School of Management Drikus Kriek. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA

Hidria wins German Business Award

BusinessExclusive content
Hidria, a leading Slovenian supplier of the global car industry, is the winner of the 2023/24 German Business Award, which recognizes important technological and economic innovation that has long-term effects.
The award is presented by the Slovenian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooper

Politics

Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh defends her record in office in parliament. Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
The ruling coalition rallied behind Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh to vote down an opposition-sponsored motion of no-confidence in her over the purchase of 13,000 laptops meant to promote digital inclusion.
The Democratic Party (SDS) filed the motion after the issue was rais
A server room. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
The official website of Slovenia's president and of other state bodies have been targeted in distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), but the authorities say the servers have not been breached.
The president's website was the first to be affected. It was down down for several hours on 27 Marc
A soldier of the 132nd Mountain Battalion climbing a steep rock as part of regular training. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Slovenia has often been criticised for not spending enough on defence, but there is broad agreement that it pulls its weight when it comes to training. One of the two main training centres, apart from the Centre for the Training of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, is the NATO Mountain Warfare Cen

Society

An electronic cigarette, vaporiser. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
The National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill banning flavourings in electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products as well as smoking lounges. The main aim of the changes is to try to reduce the appeal of new tobacco products to youth.
In putting forward the legislation, which transposes
A picture book by Lila Prap. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
Slovenia's showcase as the guest of honour at the Children's Book Fair in Bologna next month will focus on the stylistic diversity and richness of the country's illustration.
Almost 60 Slovenian illustrators will be presented, 44 of whom at a pavilion designed by architects Sara Badovinac and Sara
The University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases at Golnik, NW Slovenia. Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA
A multi-year study by researchers at the University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases at Golnik, NW Slovenia, has found that patients suffering from life-threatening allergic reactions often have an underlying genetic disease. The discovery has significant implications for clinical practi

Travels

Open Kitchen, Ljubljana's popular outdoor food market, opens for its 12th season. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
Appetising aromas wafting from Ljubljana's Pogačar Square are drawing locals and visitors to Open Kitchen again as the new season of this popular outdoor food market got under way on 22 March.
More than 50 food and drink vendors, including six new, ones put up their stalls for the opening day of t
A Slovenian Railways train. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA
Slovenian Railways are boosting links with Austria in cooperation with the Austrian national railways operator ÖBB. Six new pairs of direct trains linking Ljubljana to Graz and Villach have been introduced. In the medium-term, the cooperation will be enhanced further.
The dozen new services featuri
Velika Planina. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ski season to forget

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Slovenian ski resorts had been upbeat heading into the winter season, having upgraded their facilities in a major investment drive. However, unseasonably high temperatures have spoilt their plans, cutting the ski season short.
After a poor start to the season, the ski resorts hoped for the weather

Sport

The logo of the 30th Tour of Slovenia, to be held from 12 to 16 June. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
The 30th Tour of Slovenia, the most prestigious road cycling race in the country, will open with a stage in the northeast of the country on 12 June which will take riders through Austria, Hungary and Croatia on the way. The five-day race will also visit Italy and include a climb to the Krvavec ski
Slovenia defeat Portugal, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo (centre), in a friendly in Ljubljana. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
Slovenia scored a surprise 2:0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in a Euro 2024 friendly in front of the home crowd on 26 March, in what was the first defeat for one of the world's strongest teams after 11 consecutive wins.
Slovenia entered the match fresh from a disappointing 2:2 draw wi
Ajša Sivka, a member of the Slovenian women's basketball team. Photo: Slovenian Basketball Federation
Ajša Sivka, a 18-year-old member of the Slovenian national basketball team and of the Italian professional club Famila Schio, has been invited to the women's World Select Team of rising stars as part of the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, US. They will play the US women's Junior Select Team on 13 Apr

Opinion

Kyriacos Kakouris, vice-president of the European Investment Bank. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
The green transition is not just a moral imperative but a vital driver of Europe's economic competitiveness, Kyriacos Kakouris, vice-president of the European Investment Bank, writes in his op-ed for the Slovenia Times as he sets out the bank's role in financing climate action and fostering sustain
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Prime Minister Robert Golob.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Our Earth, our responsibility

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In his op-ed for Bled Strategic Times ahead of the Bled Strategic Forum, Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob makes a call for "global solidarity to save our planet", combining it with an appeal to Russia to end the war of aggression against Ukraine.
In the first days of August, as I was walking t