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A Guide to Ljubljana for Coffee Lovers

Being a surprisingly small country, Slovenia attracts visitors with fertile valleys and vineyard, evergreen forests and fairy-tale castles, snow-dusted peaks of the Julian Alps and crystalline lakes. All these beauties can be found on a tiny patch of land within a 100-by-150-mile area. Usually travellers need an hour or so to walk around Ljubljana—the tiny

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Žužemberk—Perfect Medieval Adventure for a Weekend in Slovenia

A little settlement of Žužemberk can be found to the southeast of Ljubljana in the Dinaric Alps. This place is home to one of the most scenic antique fortresses in entire Slovenia. The town on the Krka River was first mentioned in the mid-13th century manuscripts, while the castle itself dates further back. Once an

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Winemakers of Slovenia Manufacture Amazing Whites and Tempting Reds

Slovenia is home to a stunning variety of natural wines, including rare age-worthy whites cherished by gourmets. Winemaking appeared in Slovenia before the Roman times. The Celtic and Illyrian tribes started growing grapes in the 4–5th century BC. Currently, Slovenia has three main regions famous for their wine-producing traditions: the Drava (Podravje), Lower Sava (Posavje),

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Projects of the Slovenia’s State Budget for 2018–2019: Figures, Priorities

Yesterday, the Government adopted basic documents to prepare the Slovenia’s draft state budget for 2018 and 2019. The projects envisage an increase in the expenditures of all departments, except for the Ministry of Finance (232 million less) and the Ministry of Labour (21 million less). According to the Prime Minister of Slovenia Miro Cerar, priority

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Salonit Anhovo Receives EBRD Reward for its Achievements in Sustainable Energy

Salonit Anhovo, a Slovenian manufacturer of cement, received the bronze Sustainable Energy Award from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for its achievements in this industry sector. The Company had made a significant progress in transforming solid non-hazardous waste into a sustainable source of energy. Salonit is currently conducting a series of tests

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