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The 37-member Slovenian team set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games in February will participate in six disciplines, bringing together experienced Olympians and young prospects making their Olympic debut.

The government has declared the Holy Trinity Church in Hrastovlje, known for its Gothic frescoes, a cultural monument of national importance. Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arčon said on Thursday that this would give the church additional significance and would contribute to the promotion of cultural heritage in the Koper municipality.

Little Trouble Girls, the feature debut by award-winning filmmaker Urška Djukić, has made The Guardian's list of the 50 best films in 2025, while the paper's chief film critic Peter Bradshaw ranked it among the top 10.

Slovenian ski jumper Domen Prevc has won the prestigious Four Hills Tournament, becoming the third Slovenian to manage the feat after his older brother Peter in the 2015-16 season and Primož Peterka back in 1996-97.

Slovenia has been ranked third on Lonely Planet's list of destinations to visit this December.

The European Parliament has endorsed a resolution expressing support for the Slovenian-led My Voice, My Choice European Citizens' Initiative that seeks to ensure safe and accessible abortion care across the EU.

The first ever cross-border European Capital of Culture in Nova Gorica and Gorizia has ended as the title has been handed over to the cities' successors at a ceremony taking place in Europe Square - right on the border.

The European Parliament Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) endorsed on Monday the Slovenian-led citizens' initiative My Voice, My Choice for safe and accessible abortions. It already endorsed it in November but had to vote on it again due to a change in procedure.

For the 26th year in a row, cultural institutions across Slovenia commemorate the anniversary of the birth of the poet France Prešeren, who was born on 3 December 1800, by opening their doors wide and welcoming visitors to free cultural and artistic events – from exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and theatre performances to film screenings and discussions.

On 30 November, the shared birthday of both artists, the Cukrarna Gallery in Ljubljana opened the exhibition ART VITAL – 12 Years of Ulay / Marina Abramović.

The Traditional Slovenian Breakfast project is officially celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year.

The European Parliament Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) endorsed on Wednesday the citizens' initiative My Voice, My Choice for the right to safe and accessible abortion.

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.