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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Nova Scotia girl with an ultra-rare genetic disorder will be the fourth child in the world to test a groundbreaking treatment that could change her life. Her family is heading to Slovenia this fall, fueled by hope and community support.
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.
Professional cycling is experiencing a renaissance as Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar claimed his fifth Tour de France title before record crowds, while stringent anti-doping efforts help restore faith in the sport's integrity.
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory in the iconic final stage of the Tour de France, holding off the chasing pack in a thrilling finish on the streets of Paris. Meanwhile, Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France title, cementing his place among cycling's greatest champions.
A young Dutch basketball team rallied from five points down to win their first international tournament in Singapore, proving that perseverance pays off. The dramatic overtime victory marks a breakthrough moment for Netherlands U25 in the 3x3 Women's Series.
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.
Egyptian table tennis star Omar Assar is making waves at a major tournament in Sweden, defeating higher-ranked opponents to reach the quarterfinals. The 35th-ranked player has won three straight matches against tough competition.
Olympic champion Jess Fox claimed silver at her first World Cup race since surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The Australian canoe slalom legend says this silver medal feels like gold.
The tiny island of Guernsey just punched above its weight, winning all four matches to reach the final round of qualifying for cricket's 2028 T20 World Cup. They'll likely face rival island Jersey next for a shot at European finals.
A brand new trail now connects six European countries across 3,500 kilometers, creating one of the continent's most ambitious hiking adventures. The Wolf Trail takes hikers from Poland's Baltic coast all the way to Italy's Adriatic shores in a four to six month journey.
France just turned ordinary parking lots into power plants, and the results could slash electricity bills across Europe. While some countries hesitate, French drivers now park under panels generating enough energy to power 12 million homes.
Researchers have developed breakthrough heat pump technology that works at temperatures up to 2,400°F, hot enough to replace fossil fuel burning in factories. These ultra-efficient systems could slash industrial emissions while cutting energy costs.
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