Poglobljena informativna rubrika v angleškem jeziku, ki predoči tedensko aktualno dogajanje v Sloveniji in svetu.
The River Seine in Paris reopened to the public for swimming this weekend - for the first time in more than 100 years! Photo: Reuters
3 min • 07. 07. 2025
A flag raising ceremony marked Slovenia's full membership (25th member) of the CERN - European Organisation for Nuclear Research yesterday.
2 min • 04. 07. 2025
The festival of laughter brings together theater and circus arts and artists. The aim is to allow Slovenian audiences to encounter the most up-to-date trends and watch the most interesting shows of contemporary circus from all over Europe and beyond. This year, in its 18th edition.
3 min • 20. 06. 2025
The first ever football competition of its kind runs until the 13th of July and has the highest prize money for a football tournament ever. 32 teams from across the world are taking part in the competition, which is hosted by 11 cities in the US. Photo: EPA
3 min • 18. 06. 2025
The US city of Los Angeles has been witnessing violent riots on the streets for several days. President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard members there after unrest at protests over anti-immigrant raids, adding to the chaos. Yesterday, the president announced the deployment of additional Guardsmen and Marines to the streets of the city, while the riots have now spread to other American cities.
4 min • 11. 06. 2025
The 9th African Festival in Slovenia will run from the 12th to the 15th of June in Ljubljana. It's organized by the Afriška Vas non-profit organization, and to tell us more about the festival is Mr. Abdulwaisu Oladipupo Uthman...
4 min • 09. 06. 2025
he United States has imposed sanctions on four women judges at the International Criminal Court, including Slovenian judge Beti Hohler. The US State Department argues that the Hague based court is politicized. The European Union has expressed strong support to the court.
4 min • 06. 06. 2025
Slovenia will co-host the 2029 Eurobasket along with Spain, Greece, and Estonia. Meanwhile, the head of the Slovenian Basketball Association, Matej Erjavec, confirmed that Luka Dončić will play for Slovenia at the 2025 Eurobasket, starting at the end of August in Poland. Photo: Reuters
3 min • 28. 05. 2025
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar made a historic statement in her address to EU Parliament members in Brussels on Wednesday, becoming the first senior European politician to officially describe the situation in Gaza as genocide. Some applauded her choice of words, while others responded with criticism.
3 min • 23. 05. 2025
Brussels and London agreed new deals on fishing, energy, youth mobility, and defence. The deal brings the two sides closer in a time of geopolitical turbulence.
3 min • 21. 05. 2025
Slovenia's handball team beat Estonia yesterday with 36:30, finishing its qualiication campaign with a perfect score of 6 wins in 6 matches. The next European Handball Championship will be held next January in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Photo: www.alesfevzer.com
1 min • 12. 05. 2025
With a puff of white smoke, the Vatican announced a new leader of the Catholic church yesterday. 69-year old US-Peruvian citizen Cardinal Robert Prevost assumed the name Pope Leo XIV. He began his term by celebrating Mass today at the Sistine Chapel.
5 min • 09. 05. 2025
George Simion won first round of the presidential election in Romania. Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan was in second place at around 21%, behind Simion's 40.6%. They will meet in a runoff on May 18.
3 min • 05. 05. 2025
Midweek, Pope Francis's body has been moved from his residence in the Vatican to lie in state at St Peter's Basilica, for mourners to pay their final respects. Entry was due to stop yesterday, but opening hours were extended to accommodate the large crowds gathered outside the church.
4 min • 25. 04. 2025
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. The official cause of death was a stroke and heart failure. He was born in Argentina and served as pope for 12 years. Pope Francis will be most remembered for his compassion and concern for the poor and marginalized. Photo: Reuters
3 min • 23. 04. 2025
Independent scientists have found strong evidence of life on a distant planet. The chemicals associated with life have been detected by Nasa's powerful James Webb Space Telescope.
2 min • 18. 04. 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the playoffs. They finished the season with 50 wins. Their opponent in the 1st round of the playoffs will be the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo: AP
4 min • 14. 04. 2025
After the European Union planned to impose countermeasures next week in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Brussels decided to pause them. The move followed US President Donald Trump's decision on Wednesday to freeze the increase in so-called reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.
4 min • 11. 04. 2025
Slovenia’s cycling sensation Tadej Pogačar has done it again—claiming victory at the legendary Tour of Flanders on Sunday in spectacular fashion.
1 min • 07. 04. 2025
As part of the Africa Day celebrations the African Association in Maribor is preparing an African Cuisine Workshop in Maribor. The goal is to present different dishes from across the continent and showcase African culture and music. We talk to Marius and Juliana to find out more...
3 min • 02. 04. 2025
