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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:44:58 +0000
Beyond a Materialist Worldview: A Few Thoughts for Encouragement
Written by Professor Marko Pavliha, D.C.L. (McGill)  One of the most urgent and reasonable questions of any responsible humans is what she or he can do when the world is obviously going crazy, just think about never-ending atrocious wars, terror...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:56:01 +0000
Luka Dončić tests positive for coronavirus
Dallas – Slovenia’s NBA superstar Luka Dončić has tested positive for coronavirus, which comes on top of his ankle injury. The news was confirmed by his Dallas Mavericks last night amid a growing outbreak among players. “Just when...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:55:03 +0000
Slovenia’s flood response unit included in European rapid response pool
Ljubljana – Slovenia’s High Capacity Pumping unit (SI HCP) has been included in the European Civil Protection Pool of capacities capable of immediate deployment inside or outside the EU as the second such Slovenian unit after being certif...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:53:13 +0000
Coronavirus case count keeps falling
Ljubljana – Another 1,124 people tested positive for coronavirus in Slovenia on Wednesday, down 16.5% from the same day a week ago as well as 2.5% fewer than the day before. Ten more Covid-19 patients died, follows from official data. Governmen...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:52:07 +0000
Logar says EU presidency enhanced Slovenian diplomacy’s reputation
Ljubljana – Foreign Minister Anže Logar says that Slovenia’s stint at the helm of the EU, which is about to end, has improved the Slovenian diplomatic service’s reputation, position and reach in the world. The successful presidency...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:50:34 +0000
Maribor finally getting bicycle sharing
Maribor – Slovenia’s second largest city of Maribor will finally get a bicycle sharing system in spring. Twenty automated docking stations with 200 bicycles are planned in the first phase, with more to be added later. The project is a new...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:49:45 +0000
President underlines calls for dialogue in annual report
Ljubljana – In an annual report outlining his activities in 2021 released on Thursday, President Borut Pahor highlighted his calls for dialogue and mutual respect. He also said that he had wanted Slovenia’s politicians to come together an...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:48:23 +0000
Slovenian ombudsman elected to IOI Board of Directors
Ljubljana – Slovenia’s ombudsman Peter Svetina was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) on Thursday, with 39 votes in favour and none against. One of his priorities in his new role will be an in...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:47:16 +0000
Top court stays challenged provisions on staffing in police
Ljubljana – The Constitutional Court has stayed in a narrow decision the implementation of the recently adopted provisions of an act regulating police work related to termination of contracts, following a request for constitutional review filed...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:46:13 +0000
Outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations banned, restrictions introduced for events
Ljubljana – The government has introduced new restrictions around gatherings and reduced the validity of tests, but it also paved the way for New Year’s Eve celebrations for those who are tested, regardless of vaccination status. Under a ...



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