The recent Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia witnessed Slovenia taking their share of Olympic medals home. So prevalent was the Slovenia presences, Slovenians officially renamed Sochi, Slochi. A so-called “Slovenian fairy tale” there ended in the official #hashtag of #Sloshi was even adopted.
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Litija Launches Heart of Slovenia Initiatives for Tourists
The city of Litija in the literal heart of Slovenia has opened their own touristic destintion online and on the ground there, the so called Heart of Slovenia is designed to offer the best the city and Slovenia has to offer.
Ljubljana Comes Alive with Coppélia in Montmartre and More
For travelers to Ljubljana a wonderful ballet “Coppélia in Montmartre”, awaits visitors interested in the performing arts. The three act ballet by French composer Delibes Léa and Hungarian choreographer Youri Vámos, is live on state at the Ljubljana SNG Opera and Ballet theater. Coppélia at Montmartre, which became famous after its debut in 1870, combines a […]
Aegean Airlines Starts Summer Flights – Maribor to Kos
The tourism company Intelekta announced that it plans to launch flights connecting Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport in Slovenia to Kos, Greece.
Ski Focus: White Powder Beacons from Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora is so beautiful, that Argophilia staff has selected it as the top ski destination in Eastern Europe this year.
A Slovenian Winter Is Coming
News today from Slovenia’s Tourism Board reflects on initiatives there to broaden the alpine country’s tourism horizons, and a bit of the stress deep recession can cause. We received a press release telling of the so called 2nd Days of Slovenian Tourism that took place this week at the fabulous Radenci Spa (image below). A sort of gathering of travel experts, the meetings hint at the country’s staggering economic woes reflected not only in the news, but the effectiveness and methods to attract tourists.
Slovenia & Albania Ministers Address Recession Blues
From Ljublhana, Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa met with Albanian counterpart Sali Berisha Monday over economic development and bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The two agreed to bolster development and mutual efforts to settle regional issues, according to the news. However, the economic situation may prove a more formidable stumbling bloc than either is letting on.
Jazzinity Festival: Another Maribor 2012 Offering
Coming up August 13th through August 18th, the 13th annual Jazzinity Festival kicks off in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Another of the wonderful events in keeping with Slovenia’s Maribor 2012 offerings, the jazz event is actually one of the country’s most diverse musical programs this year.
Maribor 2012 Summer Spectacle Kicks Off
Europe’s Capital of Culture 2012 is bracing itself for an action packed two weeks as Maribor kicks of its summer celebrations in style with a mix of conceptual art, equestrianism and avant-garde pop.
Wizz Air Announces 2 New Ljubljana Routes
In airline news from the Balkans, low cost airline Wizz Air is set to launch will launch their flights between London Luton Airport and Brussels South Charleroi to the Slovenia’s capital this Winter.
Maribor 2012 Presents Homage to Stravinsky
Coming this Friday to Maribor, Art Director of SNG Maribor Ballet, Edward Clug, will stage Hommage a’ Stravinsky, a modern ballet creation. To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the great composer’s birthday, the Maribor Slovenian National Theater will host this synthesis of the Stravinsky ballets Petrushka and The Rite of Spring.
Maribor 2012 App Unleashed
For those readers who want to keep up to date with all the latest and events and news regarding The European Capital of Culture Maribor 2012, a great new app has just been released to make the party that much more accessible.