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Slovenian Women Carve Hope Into 400-Year-Old Easter Eggs
Acts of Kindness3h ago

Slovenian Women Carve Hope Into 400-Year-Old Easter Eggs

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.

Euronews2 min read
5 European Spots Turning Sustainability Into Art
Planet WinsMar 18

5 European Spots Turning Sustainability Into Art

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.

Euronews3 min read
Ljubljana Named Europe's Best Creative City for 2026
InnovationMar 12

Ljubljana Named Europe's Best Creative City for 2026

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.

Euronews2 min read
Slovenian Ski Jumper Domen Prevc Wins 12th Event This Season
SportsFeb 28

Slovenian Ski Jumper Domen Prevc Wins 12th Event This Season

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.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Slovenia's Solar Hits 1.57 GW as Storage Booms
Planet WinsFeb 17

Slovenia's Solar Hits 1.57 GW as Storage Booms

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.

PV Magazine2 min read
Slovenia's Domen Prevc Wins Olympic Ski Jump Gold at 26
SportsFeb 15

Slovenia's Domen Prevc Wins Olympic Ski Jump Gold at 26

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.

Japan Today2 min read
Slovenia Powers Norway's Largest Clean Energy Battery
Planet WinsFeb 11

Slovenia Powers Norway's Largest Clean Energy Battery

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.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Slovenian Siblings Make Olympic Ski Jumping History
SportsFeb 8

Slovenian Siblings Make Olympic Ski Jumping History

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.

Stuff NZ3 min read
South Korea's 'Cabbage Boy' Wins Gold Days Before Olympics
SportsJan 31

South Korea's 'Cabbage Boy' Wins Gold Days Before Olympics

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.

Google: world cup victory2 min read