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The Government of the Republic of Slovenia held two sessions this week. The first, the 174th session, was a field session conducted as part of the government’s regional visit to the Pomurje region.

Atop the prestigious list of the Best Cultural Heritage Towns in Europe for 2026 stands Ptuj, a small town in Slovenia with more than 2,000 years of history, known for its hilltop castle, renowned wine traditions and a vibrant calendar of cultural and sporting events.

Eight Slovenian destinations have been included in the prestigious global list of Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2025, confirming Slovenia’s position as one of the leading countries in sustainable tourism.

On Saturday, 27 September 2025, at 12 noon, all mobile phones connected to any Slovenian mobile network will receive a test warning message in Slovenian and English.

In her message on International Literacy Day, Minister of Culture Asta Vrečko described reading as a journey through the dimensions of imagination and reading competencies as a tool for critical understanding and the foundation of a democratic and creative society.

The 20th International Conference of the Bled Strategic Forum will take place in Bled on 1 and 2 September 2025.

This issue focuses mostly on the Bled Strategic Forum.

A refreshing dip in a lake, a river or the sea? In a water paradise such as Slovenia, the choice is anything but easy.

Each summer, the streets and squares of Maribor come alive with the vibrant pulse of the Lent Festival, which is not only Slovenia's largest open-air summer festival, but also one of the oldest events of its kind in Europe.

A Slovenian–Japanese business forum was held on Thursday in Tokyo, featuring twelve Slovenian companies from diverse sectors, including construction, smart buildings, advanced technologies, public utilities, wellness tourism, and the creative industries.

Slovenian gastronomy has once again achieved exceptional international success.

Life Lynx, the project that has saved the lynx in Slovenia from extinction and helped revive the lynx population in the south-eastern Alps and the Dinaric Alps, has won two Life 2025 awards in Brussels.

The countdown is on! From 4 to 8 June 2025, the 31st edition of the Tour of Slovenia will once again sweep across the country. Spanning five stages and showcasing ten Slovenian destinations, the race offers not only world-class cycling action but also an exciting journey through the country’s diverse landscapes and green values.

The Slovenian Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka exceeded expectations in terms of both the number of visitors and the international contacts established in the first month, the public agency Spirit Slovenia has announced. The pavilion is visited by some 11,000 people every day, and it has so far hosted 14 official bilateral visits.

Slovenia ranks in the top half of EU Member States on most global composite indicators of quality of life.

Every year on 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day, which serves as a reminder of the importance of integration and cooperation among European countries.

Slovenia marks Zero Food Waste Day on 24 April, encouraging reflection on the value of food and the importance of using it responsibly.

Easter is just around the corner and households celebrating it are preparing to paint eggs, bake potica, cook ham and grate horseradish.

On April 13, the World Expo 2025 Osaka opens in Japan. Slovenia will also be taking part at this major international event, which focuses on innovations, culture, and the economic potential of participating countries, until October 13, 2025. The agency SPIRIT Slovenia is taking care of Slovenia's participation.

The European Best Destinations platform has published a list of 15 best places to visit in Europe in spring. Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, has been ranked in first place.