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Salt harvested at the Sečovlje salt pans. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA
The Sečovlje salt pans at the Slovenian coast are known today for preserving a historic salt harvesting tradition, while offering shelter to many animal species, especially birds.
At the Sečovlje salt pans, salt is harvested by hand, using special wooden scrapers. What makes the salt pans special,
Slovenia claim U20 EuroBasket title. Photo: Jure Makovec/STA
Slovenia have won the U20 EuroBasket 2026 to round off a perfect tournament after beating Serbia 84:65 on home court. The title caps the current generation's memorable run, an indication of great things ahead for Slovenian men's basketball.
The latest achievement is a crowning moment for this gener
Slovenia's cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar claims his fourth stage win in 2026 Tour de France. Photo: UAE Team Emirates XRG
Slovenia's cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar has achieved a 25th career stage success in the Tour de France to further increase his lead in the general classification. There is talk that the reigning world champion may compete in this year's Vuelta a Espana, too.
Even before the finish line, stage 14

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The eLastovka app. Photo: Foreign Ministry
Slovenia has launched a web and mobile app to step up its consular protection of Slovenian nationals travelling or temporarily living abroad. The app alerts them to a potential crisis and helps them navigate different types of emergency.
Launched in mid-June, the eLastovka app allows its users to r
Justice Minister Mihael Zupančič (left) and Economy Minister Anže Logar (right) present reform of the anti-corruption system in a dilapidated building bought by the previous government. Photo: Matic Hrabar/STA
The Slovenian government has unveiled one of the most far-reaching justice reforms in years, proposing a major overhaul of the institutions responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption and organised crime.
The centrepiece is the creation of a new specialised prosecution system known as
Slavko Vinčić (left) after being picked to officiate the World Cup final. Photo: Fifa.com
Slavko Vinčić has been appointed the main referee of the 19 July World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, football's governing body FIFA announced, making him the first Slovenian to ever officiate the final of the biggest game in football.
The 46-year-old will lead an all-Slovenian trio alongsi
Prof. Dr. Tadej Avčin, the leader of a clinical study that showed for the first time autoimmune disease can be successfully treated by removing the underlying trigger. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
Researchers at Slovenia's largest hospital have demonstrated that an autoimmune disease can be treated by removing the underlying trigger of the immune response rather than suppressing the immune system, in what they say is a world first.
The clinical team at University Medical Centre Ljubljana's D
Opening of the Bled-Bohinj bike route. Photo courtesy of the Gorenjska Regional Development Agency
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj are Alpine twins that have a very different character. One is lively and bustling, the other quiet and serene. A new dedicated bike route connecting the two popular destinations now makes it easier to explore both by bike.
Several years in the making, the newly completed s
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković faces perhaps the biggest political battle of his career in the 15 November local election, as high-profile slates of candidates have entered the fray attempting to unseat the long-serving but increasingly unpopular city leader.
After ruling the Slovenian capital sinc

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Slovenian award-winning wines at the 2026 Great American International Wine Competition. Photo: Jure Makovec/STA
Slovenian winemakers and mead producers won two platinum medals, six golds, 16 silvers and six bronzes at this year's Great American International Wine Competition in the United States, adding to a growing list of international accolades for the country's wine industry.
The two platinum medals went
An underground shelter produced by Slovenia's Scara Group on show at the company's headquarters. Photo: Sani Karić/STA
Driven by growing global demand for security solutions, the Slovenian company Scara Group has leveraged its extensive expertise in automation, robotics, and electrical engineering to develop an innovative shelter door that represents a breakthrough on the global market.
This marks the first time a

Business

A gas field in Petišovci, NE Slovenia, in 2017. Photo: Marjan Maučec/STA
The Washington-based International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has rejected a €600 million claim by UK company Ascent Resources against Slovenia over a gas project in the east of the country, a case that could have wide-ranging implications beyond Slovenia's borders.
Ascent
The new public non-profit housing development in Ljubljana. Photo courtesy of the City of Ljubljana
A new residential neighbourhood with 95 public rental apartments has been launched in Ljubljana, offering an important if modest addition to the Slovenian capital's strained housing stock at a time of persistent shortages and rising property prices.
Built at the intersection of Litijska and Pesarsk
The Renault Clio 5, the last Clio model to e produced in Slovenia. Photo: Renault
For over three decades the Renault Clio was synonymous with the Slovenian automotive industry. Produced at the French car maker's Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, it consistently ranked among the top selling cars in the country. Now, that era has come to a close as the Clio has made way for its electric

Media OutReach Newswire

LOCUS-T team members celebrating the 4 honours at the Advertising + Marketing (A+M) Agency of the Year Awards 2026, reflecting the collective achievement and dedication behind the recognition.
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 July 2026 - LOCUS-T, a leading Malaysian digital marketing agency, has been recognized with four honours at the Advertising + Marketing (A+M) Agency of the Year Awards 2026, reaffirming its position as a trusted digital growth partner for busin
Shuhua, Taoyuan's Tourism Ambassador, at Daxi Old Street.
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 July 2026 - Visitors strolling through the bustling streets of major Asian hubs-Tokyo, Busan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur-may have recently spotted a familiar face. Yeh Shu-hua, the popular Taoyuan native and member of the global K-pop girl

Politics

Justice Minister Mihael Zupančič (left) and Economy Minister Anže Logar (right) present reform of the anti-corruption system in a dilapidated building bought by the previous government. Photo: Matic Hrabar/STA
The Slovenian government has unveiled one of the most far-reaching justice reforms in years, proposing a major overhaul of the institutions responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption and organised crime.
The centrepiece is the creation of a new specialised prosecution system known as
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković faces perhaps the biggest political battle of his career in the 15 November local election, as high-profile slates of candidates have entered the fray attempting to unseat the long-serving but increasingly unpopular city leader.
After ruling the Slovenian capital sinc

Society

Salt harvested at the Sečovlje salt pans. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA
The Sečovlje salt pans at the Slovenian coast are known today for preserving a historic salt harvesting tradition, while offering shelter to many animal species, especially birds.
At the Sečovlje salt pans, salt is harvested by hand, using special wooden scrapers. What makes the salt pans special,
Prof. Dr. Tadej Avčin, the leader of a clinical study that showed for the first time autoimmune disease can be successfully treated by removing the underlying trigger. Photo: Bor Slana/STA
Researchers at Slovenia's largest hospital have demonstrated that an autoimmune disease can be treated by removing the underlying trigger of the immune response rather than suppressing the immune system, in what they say is a world first.
The clinical team at University Medical Centre Ljubljana's D
Slovenian-born scientist Boštjan Kobe, freshly minted Fellow of the Royal Society. Photo: University of Queensland
Slovenian-born structural biologist Boštjan Kobe has joined the Royal Society, one of the world's most prestigious scientific institutions, becoming only the second Slovenian in history to be elected to the British academy.
Kobe, a professor of structural chemistry at the University of Queensland i

Travels

The eLastovka app. Photo: Foreign Ministry
Slovenia has launched a web and mobile app to step up its consular protection of Slovenian nationals travelling or temporarily living abroad. The app alerts them to a potential crisis and helps them navigate different types of emergency.
Launched in mid-June, the eLastovka app allows its users to r
Opening of the Bled-Bohinj bike route. Photo courtesy of the Gorenjska Regional Development Agency
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj are Alpine twins that have a very different character. One is lively and bustling, the other quiet and serene. A new dedicated bike route connecting the two popular destinations now makes it easier to explore both by bike.
Several years in the making, the newly completed s
The renovated beach in Fiesa. Photo courtesy of Piran Municipality
With just 47 kilometres of coastline, Slovenia has little room for sprawling seaside resorts, making every public beach a valuable asset. The latest investment is Fiesa, a small bay and beach just east of the medieval town of Piran, where a major renovation has added greenery, upgraded facilities a

Sport

Slovenia claim U20 EuroBasket title. Photo: Jure Makovec/STA
Slovenia have won the U20 EuroBasket 2026 to round off a perfect tournament after beating Serbia 84:65 on home court. The title caps the current generation's memorable run, an indication of great things ahead for Slovenian men's basketball.
The latest achievement is a crowning moment for this gener
Slovenia's cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar claims his fourth stage win in 2026 Tour de France. Photo: UAE Team Emirates XRG
Slovenia's cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar has achieved a 25th career stage success in the Tour de France to further increase his lead in the general classification. There is talk that the reigning world champion may compete in this year's Vuelta a Espana, too.
Even before the finish line, stage 14
Slavko Vinčić (left) after being picked to officiate the World Cup final. Photo: Fifa.com
Slavko Vinčić has been appointed the main referee of the 19 July World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, football's governing body FIFA announced, making him the first Slovenian to ever officiate the final of the biggest game in football.
The 46-year-old will lead an all-Slovenian trio alongsi

Opinion

Prof. Dr. Robert Dominko, Head of the Centre for Demonstration and Training in Carbon-Free Technologies. Credit: Chemistry Institute
Prof. Dr. Robert Dominko, Head of the Centre for Demonstration and Training in Carbon-Free Technologies (DUBT Centre), describes in an opinion piece for The Slovenia Times how the new centre bridges the gap between academic research and industrial production by offering a cutting-edge facility dedi
Prof. Dr. Tomaž Turk, Dean of School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana. Photo courtesy of the institution
Prof. dr. Tomaž Turk, dean of the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana, argues in an opinion piece for The Slovenia Times that the school's 80th anniversary should be seen not simply as a milestone, but as evidence that a Slovenian institution can meet global standards, p
Lauren Boak, general manager of Roche Slovenia. Photo courtesy of Roche Slovenia
In an era of rapid demographic shifts and tightening budgets, Lauren Boak, General Manager of Roche Slovenia and Co-chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee AmCham, argues that we must move beyond viewing healthcare as a cost to be contained. Instead, she highlights how strategic investment in h