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After Planica hosted the biggest winter sport event in the history of Slovenia, the Nordic World Ski Championships, at the end of February, the 44th season of the Ski Jumping World Cup will wrap up in Planica this weekend. The organisers are counting on a packed valley under the Ponce Mountains for the finals.

An extra virgin olive oil produced by Jasa Olje, a niche Slovenian producer, has been named Best of Show at a major competition in Paris that featured olive oils from across the northern hemisphere.

With 332 million, the United States of America presents an important market with many opportunities for the Slovenian economy and tourism. It can take several years for companies to successfully penetrate the US market, and Slovenia as a country can open doors through increased promotion.

This week was International Day of Forests and World Water Day.

Lake Bled, an idyllic lake with an island in the north-west of Slovenia, has made the list of 25 of the most beautiful places in the world published by CNN Travel last week, alongside destinations like the Svalbard Islands in Norway and the UK’s Lake District.

Women's Day is an international women's holiday celebrated every year on 8 March in around 100 countries, including Slovenia.

Maribor was awarded the excellent 3rd place in the Best European Destination 2023 competition and was named Europe's Best Culinary Destination.

The 43rd FIS Nordic World Ski Championship Planica 2023, the biggest sports event in the history of the Republic of Slovenia, starts today in Planica. Competitors from 66 countries from all over the world are already gathering in the Upper Sava Valley.

On Friday, 17 February, Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob hosted an official visit of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, Mr Pedro Sánchez. Prime Minister Sánchez was the first foreign leader to pay an official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of Prime Minister Golob, primarily in the context of the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council in the second half of this year.

From 21 February to 5 March, Planica will be the centre of winter sport and the venue for the biggest sporting event in the history of the Republic of Slovenia, the Planica 2023 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Nordic skiers will compete for titles in ski jumping, cross-country skiing and combined skiing in the valley in the shadow of the Ponce mountain chain. The organisers promise an unprecedented sporting spectacle.

Last year, Slovenia recorded a 5.4% increase in gross domestic product (GDP) according to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Domestic spending had a positive impact on GDP growth, while exports had a negative impact.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia is committing EUR 500,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to victims of the earthquake that struck the Republic of Turkey and the Syrian Arab Republic on 6 February 2023.

The Guardian, one of the most influential newspapers, has published a list of ten of Europe's best cosy cabins for winter. The luxurious "Fairy tale at Velika Planina" cabins are mentioned first on the list.

Luka Dončić has been named NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month for December.

The ancient Mayan calendar may originate from 1100 BC, which is many centuries earlier than previously thought, reveals new research by Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Šprajc. The results of this analysis were published by the renowned journal, Science Advances.

The title of the European Best Destination 2022 received by Ljubljana last year resulted in exceptional promotion of the city worth more than EUR 10 million, Ljubljana Tourism reported today. According to the organisation, the Slovenian capital became a global example to all urban destinations around the world due to its title.

The world's best biathletes will gather again in Pokljuka after two years to compete in the individual sprint and pursuit competitions, as well as the mixed pairs and mixed relay races. The Golden Fox returns to Kranjska Gora, where the world's best giant slalom skiers will gather.

Are you one of those who make resolutions during the transition from the old to the new year?

Dear citizens, Fellow Slovenes, Dear compatriots at home and around the world.

The year behind us was a year of great challenges. From the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, to the rising prices. But it was also a year that brought many positive things to Slovene society.

As part of the pre-Christmas reception, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2023 in Planica were promoted on 15 December 2022 in Salzburg. The event was organised by the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Austria, Aleksander Geržina, and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Slovenia in Salzburg, Anton Santner.