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On Sunday, Slovenia will celebrate Sovereignty Day, commemorating the departure of the last remaining Yugoslav People’s Army soldier from the Slovenian territory on the night of 25–26 October, 35 years ago. Sovereignty Day has been celebrated since 2015.

Slovenian veteran cyclist Primož Roglič has won the elite men's time trial title at the 2026 UEC Road European Championships. His victory on home soil marks Slovenia's first win in this event at the top European level.

Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer is hosting his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Ljubljana today.

Take part in the top sporting spectacle on Slovenia’s roads, where the best European cyclists – including cyclists from the Pro Tour world series – will compete for European titles. A great opportunity to discover and experience green Slovenia.

In a city where communities and neighbourhoods are in constant flux, St Cyril's Church in New York's East Village has remained a Slovenian constant for 110 years. On 20 September, about 300 people congregated to mark an anniversary that was both a celebration of the church's endurance and a reminder of the challenges ahead.

... is the slogan of this year’s European Mobility Week. It emphasises the importance of and need for access to sustainable transport for everyone, regardless of income, location, gender or abilities.

Slovenia will celebrate UNESCO’s International Day of Caves and Karst for the first time on 13 September 2026.

The glacier below Slovenia's highest peak, Mt Triglav, has been reduced to patches of ice and is on the verge of disappearing. Based on observations at the end of August, researchers say it is highly likely that its last remnants will disappear by the end of this year's melting season.

Slovenia's tourism industry is enjoying another strong summer, with international visitors driving much of the growth - but the country is increasingly asking how far that growth should go.

The Bled Strategic Forum is a global platform for the exchange of ideas and views on contemporary society and its future. It is committed to creating a sustainable world, offering strategic insights and solutions to the most pressing challenges of today and tomorrow.

Slovenia will be getting the first direct air link with the US in nearly four decades next year, as United Airlines, one of the biggest carriers in the world, has announced it will launch a four times weekly service between Ljubljana and Newark in May 2027.

These days, Slovenia is welcoming some very special visitors. Slovenian basketball superstar Luka Dončić has brought his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to his homeland for a few days of relaxation and team bonding. Their visit has already attracted the attention of Slovenian and international media alike, while also delighting basketball fans.

From Tour de France history to riding alongside Tadej Pogačar and tackling one of Europe's toughest mountain bike trails, Slovenia is turning an extraordinary cycling season into an invitation for travellers to experience the country on two wheels.

The National Assembly unanimously approved the Act Implementing Regulation (EU) establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, prepared by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth.

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.

Japanese robot manufacturer Yaskawa inaugurated a new distribution centre and another production facility in the Slovenian town of Kočevje on Tuesday, a EUR 32 million investment which makes Yaskawa's Kočevje facility its largest in Europe.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence. On this occasion, SURS prepared a publication presenting statistical data that illustrate the changes Slovenia has experienced in the economic, environmental and demographic fields since it became an independent state.

Slovenia is an exceptional country which, at the crossroads of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric Alps and the Mediterranean, combines natural beauty, cultural richness and significant achievements.

The central state ceremony marking Statehood Day was held in Ljubljana, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence and sovereignty. The keynote addresses were delivered by President of the Republic Nataša Pirc Musar and Prime Minister Janez Janša, who recalled the historic significance of the plebiscite, the period of Slovenia’s independence, and the values that united Slovenians in the creation of their own state.

Slovenians are paying tribute to Primož Trubar, the author of the first printed books in Slovenian, with a series of events on Primož Trubar Day, observed on Monday.