Canada opens Week 3 of men’s Volleyball Nations League with loss to Slovenia

By Canadian Press on July 16, 2025. LJUBLJANA — Canada lost 3-1 to host Slovenia on Wednesday as men’s Volleyball Nations League action kicked off its third week. Set scores were 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21. Brodie Hofer led the way for the Canadians with …

Slovenia stun Germany with OT game-winner; hosts Greece into Quarter-Finals

HERAKLION (Greece) - The final eight teams have been decided after the FIBA U20 EuroBasket Round of 16 was played out on Wednesday. For the losing sides, they will fight for their status in next year's competition in the Classification 9-16 Games. Stay …

Slovenia concerned by violence in southern Syria

Ljubljana, 16 July - The Foreign Ministry expressed concern regarding the recent outbreak of violence in the Suwayda province of Syria and the military intervention of Israel that followed. In a post on X the ministry called on all sides to refrain from …

Slovenia ready for potential shocks, says finance minister

Ljubljana, 16 July - Slovenia is prepared for potential public finance shocks, and its state of readiness is corroborated by credit ratings, Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič said at a debate hosted by the Institute of Strategic Solutions (ISR) in …

More than 90 Ukrainian children holidaying in Slovenia

Strunjan, 16 July - More than 90 Ukrainian children and adolescents affected by the war in their country are spending summer holidays these days in the coastal town of Strunjan and in Kočevje in the south of the country courtesy of Caritas Slovenia and the …

From Cappadocia to Pomurje: hot air balloon giant lands in Slovenia

Slovenia is reaching new heights - literally - as Murska Sobota becomes home to the country's first hot air balloon factory. Launched by Turkish industry giant Pasha Balloons, it plans to craft more than 100 balloons a year, from classic passenger …

Slovenia opens €29 million call to fund priority solar, wind projects

Slovenia has opened a €29 million ($33.7 million) call under the European Union’s Modernisation Fund to support priority solar and wind projects, with applications due by Jan. 7, 2026. July 16, 2025 Patrick Jowett Slovenia’s Ministry of the Environment, …

Slovenia: Manifestation

In Šentjernej, Slovenia, roughly a thousand people manifested and protested against what they see as the state inaction on Roma violence. They made several demands on the government, including ensuring security and adopting appropriate legislation. They …

Slovenia legalises medical marijuana

Slovenia has joined a growing number of European countries to have legalised the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes, following strong public support in a 2024 referendum. Until now, Slovenia had no …

Slovenia keeps 13th place in EU innovation ranking