National Assembly to hold emergency session to fast-track five coalition-backed bills / Pirc Musar visiting Austria’s Carinthia region today / US and Iranian officials will meet in Geneva today
Bicycles, trains, and walking... That's how Colin Tueck, a German in Old Ljubljana gets around. He lives between Ljubljana and Brussels. He says more people cycle in Brussels, but adds that using his bicycle in and around Ljubljana is more enjoyable... Colin moved to Ljubljana because of love. He's been here for 15 years now. He would like to see more frequent and faster trains in Slovenia, and wishes for Slovenians to lose their inferiority complex. Join us for a walk in Ljubljana and a sit down for some of his homemade kombucha ;) Colin's music choice: Kasalla - "Alle Jläser huh". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S2QB1emWZo&list=RD-S2QB1emWZo&start_radio=1
US, Ukraine, and Russia resume trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi / Slovenian religious leaders meet for interfaith dialogue / Slovenia launches new defence and security research institute
Aaron Arnold is an American who decided to follow his dream and live in Europe. And Aaron fulfilled his dream when he chose Slovenia. An accountant by trade, today he has a popular vlog about his experience and travels in Slovenia. He says most of his followers are Slovenes, who he describes as curious, honest, and direct. What he likes here is the work-life balance, the coffee culture, the use of public transport and bicycles, and... American or Slovenian pancakes? Aaron's music choice: Toby Keith - "Should've Been A Cowboy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIq1LvzSLsk&list=RDaIq1LvzSLsk&start_radio=1 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Victory for Domen Prevc in Willingen, Nika Prevc 3rd in women's competition - Žiga Šeško wins Australian Open Junior title - Israel partially reopens Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt - President Pirc Musar to meet counterpart in Berlin tomorrow; more US-Russian-Ukrainian talks to be held in Abu Dhabi.
Dragana is originally from Novi Sad, Serbia. Today she lives near Lendava and works at the Ljudska Univerza adult education centre in Murska Sobota. Of course, she came to Slovenia because of love. And since coming here she has learned how to drive, maintain a green backyard, and speak fluent Slovene. Through her work she now helps other foreigners learn Slovene, and tells us why it's better to first learn formal Slovene in class, and then move on to dialects... Dragana's music choice: Djomla KS feat Mambo Kings - "Preko Beograda do Ljubljane". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pBxYD7xUq4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Micheal Chris is a musician with a dream. A dream for his music to reach people around the world. Originally from Nigeria, he spent seven years in Italy before coming to Slovenia. He says Slovenia is more peaceful and calm, which helps him think and be himself. At the moment Micheal works in a restaurant in Maribor, but hopes his music will open doors to future artistic collaborations and fame. Micheal's music choice: Micheal Chris - "Mona Lisa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX_Y5iltWP8 Other songs featured in the background include "Closer" and "JO", also by Micheal Chris. You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Who pays the bill if it's your birthday? Well, it depends if you're in Brazil or Slovenia ;) Fernanda is a young Brazilian living in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. She came here five years ago because of work and fell in love with a Slovene soon afterwards. Today she has her own business and travel blogs helping foreigners discover Slovenia. Listen in to find out some of her favourite locations in Slovenia and more about the difference between Slovenians and Brazilians! Fernanda's music choice: Tim Maia - "Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM2tZnIPZUk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Peter Kamien is a German who has been here long enough to know a thing or two about Slovenes. And although critical at times, he says he would never leave Slovenia. He met his Slovene wife while working in marketing, and then went on to be a writer, translator, and even an advisor in the presidential campaign! Peter also runs the biggest German travel blog about Slovenia, organizes the monthly Deutsches Sprachcafé Ljubljana events, and gives advice to Germans interested in moving to Slovenia. The interview features music by Johann Sebastian Bach (middle song - Badinerie), Johannes Brahms, The Avsenik Brothers Ensemble, and Oleksii Kalyna ("Winter Romance" from Pixabay) You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
If you walk along the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana you might run into Fatima Zahra. Fatima comes from a tourist/fishing town in Morocco, lives in Domžale, but manages a small shop in Ljubljana. She came here after meeting a Slovenian on holiday in Morocco. They fell in love and now have a family in Slovenia:) Fatima loves the open markets - especially the locally produced cheese and butter! She calls on Slovenians to show more respect towards the elderly, and hopes to one day run the Ljubljana Marathon ;) Fatima's music choice: Fehd Benchemsi - "Baba Mimoun". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwnZarzSvJE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
When Melissa and Owen faced the reality of Ljubljana's housing prices, they decided to look elsewhere. Today they're the proud owners of a property in Celje. At first glance, they say Celje is more friendly than Ljubljana. But Melissa, originally from China, says arriving in Slovenia and Europe for the first time was a culture shock. She met Owen, originally from the UK, in China. And after 10 years in Beijing they decided it was time for a change... Melissa's music choice: S+C+A+R+R - "The Rest Of My Days". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPiao5BKtBo You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Anzhelika says two things Slovenians take for granted are clean drinking water and safety. Anzhelika is from Ukraine and has a background in international relations. But we found her at the Museum of National Liberation in Maribor where she helps out organizing international projects and exhibitions. As a matter of fact, she was also married inside the museum. Of course, to a Slovenian ;) Anzhelika's music choice: Tina Karol - "Добрий вечір тобі, пане господарю / Good Evening To You, Mr. Host". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgRbJl06pY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
