The ‘ordinary’ family at No 35: suspected Russian spies await trial in Slovenia Couple arrested with huge amount of cash and history of extensive European travel now allegedly pawns in diplomatic game The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
You can soon take an epic 56-day bus ride with stops in 22 countries From this summer Bus to London by Adventures Overland will be travelling through 22 countries, covering 12,000 km in 56 days, from Istanbul to Slovenia, up to the top of Norway and then down to France and over the Channel Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
Say hello to 'Central Europe' as Eastern begins fading into history Did you know that Vienna is farther east than both Prague and Zagreb? Or that Slovenia shares a border with Italy? Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023
‘Songs should be alive’: Slovenian trio Širom on their ‘imaginary folk’ music Born of Slovenia’s rural DIY free festival scene, the band’s revelatory mix of improvisatory acoustics, post-jazz and drone music is coming to the UK this month The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
Jessie Diggins becomes first US cross-country skier to win individual world title Three-time Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins skied to the first individual gold medal in US cross-country skiing history on Tuesday in Planica, Slovenia The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2023
Slovenia band Laibach concert in Ukraine canceled amid rift A planned concert by Slovenia's popular bank Laibach in Ukraine next month has been cancelled after the group angered Ukrainians by remarks interpreted to suggest that Kiyv was a client state fighting a war for its Western masters The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
Iconic Slovenian band Laibach to perform in Ukraine amid war Slovenia’s iconic band Laibach will hold a concert in Ukraine’s capital next month, saying this will make them the first foreign band to perform a full show in Kyiv since the beginning of Russia's invasion last February The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Laibach claim they will be first foreign band to perform in Kyiv since invasion Subversive Slovenian quintet, who performed in North Korea in 2015, to play full concert at Bel Etage Music Hall The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023
Slovenia's ex-president raises 60,000 euros from sale of his old Renault 4 Slovenia's former president, Borut Pahor, raised 60,000 euros ($64,164) for charities helping children diagnosed with cancer from the sale of his 1991 Renault 4 and handed over the keys to the winning bidder on Sunday. Reuters · Feb 18, 2023
Analysis of UK income inequality 'reinforces that indy Scotland would be better off' A DAMNING analysis of UK income equality "reinforces findings of whitepapers" that an independent Scotland would be better off ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023
Report: Slovenian authorities hold 2 alleged Russian spies Slovenian media say authorities have apprehended two alleged Russian spies suspected of using an agency dealing in real estate and antiques as a front for their activities The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
Slovenia arrests two men suspected on spying for Russia -newspaper Slovenia's state security service has arrested two men suspected of spying for Russian military intelligence, the Ljubljana-based Delo newspaper reported on Monday, citing sources. Reuters · Jan 30, 2023
Former nun adds to abuse accusations against prominent Slovenian Jesuit priest A Slovenian former nun has come forward to accuse a Jesuit priest once prominent at the Vatican of sexual and psychological abuse, at least the fourth public accuser in a case that has shaken the worldwide religious order. Reuters · Jan 23, 2023
Snow, winds cause traffic chaos, power cuts in Slovenia A snow storm packing strong winds has wreaked traffic chaos on a key highway in Slovenia and has left parts of the country temporarily without electricity The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 A thought-provoking rail odyssey through the Balkans Travelling overland is great way to minimise the impact of an international flight – but it also means local encounters and time to soak in the scenery. Lynn Houghton tackles seven countries on one whirlwind rail adventure
Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023 Luka Doncic Q&A: LeBron, Wilt, NBA refs and does he really own a farm in Slovenia? LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic has faced the Lakers and his NBA idol, LeBron James, for five seasons now.
Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023 Expert's tips for cheap holidays to 2023 hotspots including Sicily and Sardinia Bulgaria, Sicily, Sardinia, Turkey, Montenegro, Estonia and Slovenia have all been highlighted Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership, as places to visit in 2023
Reuters · Jan 7, 2023 Slovenian Jesuits ask for forgiveness in major abuse case Slovenia's Jesuits say they believe sexual abuse allegations against a prominent member of their order are true and have asked for forgiveness.
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023 Croatia ditches currency to adopt euro and join border-free Schengen zone Croatia switched to the shared European currency and removed dozens of border checkpoints to join world's largest passport-free travel area
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2023 Croatia takes final steps into EU with open border and euro switch Common currency was already used for valuations and bank deposits in former Yugoslav country, which joined the EU in 2013
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023 EU chief celebrates 'immense achievements' of member Croatia The chief of the European Union has visited Croatia to celebrate the “immense achievements” of the last nation admitted to the EU
WEKU · Jan 1, 2023 Croatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4 million that captured international attention three decades ago as the site of a brutal war that left nearly a quarter of its economy in ruins.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 'Despicable': Slovene bishops condemn Jesuit artist's abuse Slovenia’s Catholic bishops have condemned the emotional, sexual, and spiritual violence committed against women by a famous Slovenian priest
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 Globe-trotting dogs rack up over 80,000 air miles as they join owner on epic travels Maya, Lily, Charlie and Marvel are four Samoyed dogs who travel the world with their owner Oxana Nabokova and have visited Mexico, Aruba, France, Russia, Hungary, Austria, Croatia, Belgium, Slovenia, the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic and Turkey
Reuters · Dec 5, 2022 Prominent Jesuit priest and artist disciplined after abuse allegations The Roman Catholic Jesuit order said it disciplined a prominent priest and artist who reportedly sexually and psychologically abused nuns in his native Slovenia three decades ago.