Menschen & Geschichten14.08.2026
Slovenia has been committed to advancing the field of deafblindness for two decades. In 2021, it became the first country in the world to enshrine the language of people with deafblindness in its Constitution, and in 2025 it adopted the Act on the Use of Language of People with Deafblindness. The Ljubljana Memorandum 2026 has now attracted global attention, marking a new era in the understanding of deafblindness. The message is clear: every human being has the right to be heard, seen, understood and accepted.
Leben in Slowenien05.08.2025
One in five residents of Slovenia is already aged 65 or older. Across Europe, demographic changes are rapidly reshaping societies. While most people wish to spend their later years in good health, with independence and active engagement, the reality often differs. Old age can bring increased needs for care and support.
Leben in Slowenien08.03.2025
On 8 March, we honour the strength, determination, and resilience of women everywhere. Their achievements continue to inspire future generations to dream bigger, break barriers, and shape a better world.
Natur & Entdeckungen18.07.2024
A fire broke out this morning in the Karst region of Trstelj. Strong winds caused the fire to spread over the entire hill and move towards Nova Gorica.
Leben in Slowenien09.01.2024
After three days, cave rescuers successfully rescued all five trapped persons from the Križna Jama cave. A family of three and two cave guides were trapped in the cave because high water levels prevented them from getting out. This also caused difficulties for the rescuers, who were unable to reach the trapped people by boat.
Natur & Entdeckungen21.12.2023
Slovenia is known for its solidarity, and the festive season of Christmas and New Year, in particular, is a time of year when gift-giving is at the forefront of our minds. Charity campaigns such as Santa for a Day, the Three Winter Godfathers, Humanitarček, Botrstvo, school and municipal charity campaigns, and the like remind us that the essence of the festive season is inner joy and happiness and not just expensive gifts in shiny paper.
Natur & Entdeckungen07.12.2023
Peter Opeka was born in 1948 in Buenos Aires to parents of Slovenian origin. The family left Slovenia after the tragic events at the end of the Second World War. He has worked as a missionary for a long time in Madagascar, where he has been helping the very poorest people for 34 years. His mission is one of love and compassion. He was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Menschen & Geschichten19.09.2023
A charity match bringing together global football celebrities in Ljubljana on 15 September raised over €3.5 million for the victims of the devastating August floods in Slovenia.
Leben in Slowenien05.09.2023
On 5 September, we celebrate International Day of Charity, which aims to raise awareness and encourage people to volunteer to help those in need. The fact that Slovenians are a nation ready to lend a hand was thoroughly demonstrated in August, when our country was hit by floods.
Leben in Slowenien23.08.2023
The Bled Strategic Forum (BSF), Slovenia's foremost foreign policy event, taking place next week, will focus on solidarity in facing global challenges. Following the devastating floods that hit parts of Slovenia in early August, the organisers decided to incorporate a charitable campaign.
Menschen & Geschichten21.04.2023
The sacrifice and sacrifices made by volunteers in the recent rescue of an injured caverwoman near Cerknica reveal the high hearted culture of the people, who showed an extraordinary sensitivity to the needs of fellow human beings and a willingness to support people in need. On 17 April, after 30 hours of efforts, rescuers successfully rescued a 33-year-old female caver from the Rakek Caving Society from a cave near Cerknica. The rescue was led by Sandi Curk, Head of the Regional Civil Protection Headquarters for Notranjska, with whom we spoke a day later.
Leben in Slowenien14.04.2023
15 April is the day when we can thank all the young volunteers who devote their time to volunteer work, in this way improving our society.