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Starting July 1, Slovenia is launching a first-of-its-kind system that lets solar panel owners gift their excess electricity to friends, family, or anyone in the country. It's like Venmo, but for sunshine.
A Slovenian company just secured €70 million to build five massive battery systems across four countries, marking a breakthrough for clean energy storage in Eastern Europe. The project will deliver enough capacity to power hundreds of thousands of homes while making renewable energy more reliable.
A new global ranking analyzed over 54,000 reviews to find the world's most invigorating cold-water swimming destinations. Slovenia's stunning Lake Bled claimed the top spot, beating out Canada's iconic alpine lakes and Scotland's dramatic lochs.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar just became the first rider in over 20 years to win the legendary Liège–Bastogne–Liège race three years in a row. The four-time Tour de France champion also conquered two other major cycling monuments this spring.
Slovenian cycling champion Tadej Pogacar matched a historic record with his third Tour of Flanders victory, dropping his rival 18 kilometers from the finish line. At just 27, he's now second only to legend Eddy Merckx in Monument race wins.
In southern Slovenia, women are breathing new life into drsanke, a centuries-old Easter tradition of carving intricate designs into eggs dyed with onion skins. What started as a simple gesture of affection has evolved into a cherished craft now being passed to the next generation through local schools.
From a Slovenian Alpine hotel reshaping fine dining with zero-waste menus to a Turkish shipyard reborn as a waterfront sanctuary, Europe's newest destinations prove sustainability and beauty can thrive together. TIME's 2026 World's Greatest Places list celebrates spaces where innovation meets heritage.
Slovenia's charming capital beat 223 cities to win Europe's top creativity award. The jury praised its thriving art scene, cultural festivals, and commitment to putting creators at the heart of city life.
Double Olympic champion Domen Prevc just claimed his twelfth World Cup victory of the season, soaring 228.5 meters in Austria. With a commanding 693-point lead and nine events remaining, the Slovenian star could clinch his first overall Crystal Globe title as early as Sunday.
Slovenia just crossed a major milestone with 1.57 gigawatts of total solar power, enough to light up hundreds of thousands of homes. The country's solar story is shifting in exciting new directions, with businesses and battery storage leading the charge.
First-time Olympian Domen Prevc soared 464 feet through rainy skies to capture gold on the men's large hill, proving that sometimes the biggest leaps happen in the toughest conditions. The Slovenian star now has two golds at these Games, sharing the podium with fellow Olympic rookies from Japan and Poland.
A Slovenian engineering firm just landed the contract to build Norway's biggest pumped-storage hydropower plant, turning mountains into a massive renewable energy battery. The €220 million project proves small countries can drive Europe's green energy future.
Three siblings from a small Slovenian village just made Olympic history, with Nika Prevc winning silver and brother Domen poised to add more medals. Their journey from practicing on sofas to the world's biggest stage proves that family support can launch extraordinary dreams.
Snowboarder Lee Sang-ho captured his first World Cup victory in nearly two years with a breathtaking photo finish in Slovenia. The 31-year-old Olympic medalist is now riding strong momentum into the Milan Cortina Games.