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Slovenia to host 2026 European Road Cycling Championships
Slovenia has been named the host of the 2026 European Road Cycling Championships, the first time the country stages a major international road cycling championship and a fitting milestone for a nation that has become a cycling powerhouse due to...
 
    
  Could Slovenia be Europe’s most pro-Palestinian country?
Slovenia has emerged as one of Europe’s most outspoken supporters of Palestinian rights, a remarkable position for such a small and often overlooked Central European country. From recognising Palestinian statehood to being the first European...
 
    
  Qatar Chamber holds trade talks with Slovenian envoy
Qatar Chamber Acting General Manager Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri met on Thursday with Natalia Al Mansour, Non-Resident Ambassador of Slovenia to Qatar, at the Chamber’s headquarters in Doha to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in...
TOURISE Awards unveils shortlist of world-leading destinations
The shortlist for the inaugural TOURISE Awards has been revealed, putting the spotlight on destinations that are rewriting the rules of travel. It showcases places that redefine travel norms, ranging from entertainment hubs to shopping districts....
 
    
  SITE's Padraic Gilligan Talks Key Findings from the 2025 Incentive Travel Index
Following the release of the 2025 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) on Smart Monday and an insightful panel discussion in which industry leaders broke down this year's survey results, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith tapped Padraic Gilligan, SITE's head...
 
    
  QC holds trade talks with Slovenian envoy
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber Acting General Manager Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri met on Thursday with Natalia Al Mansour, Non-Resident Ambassador of Slovenia to Qatar, at the Chamber’s headquarters in Doha to discuss ways to strengthen...
 
    
  UVA student dies hiking in Slovenia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A third-year UVA student died while hiking in Slovenia as part of an education abroad program, according to a university statement. “Gunnar Kennedy passed away while hiking in the mountains of Slovenia as an excursion...
 
    
  Bermudian travellers on notice for visits to European Union
Created: Oct 09, 2025 04:20 PM (Updated: Oct 09, 2025 04:20 PM) Travel changes: Heathrow Airport (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) The European Union’s new digital system of border controls, which comes into force this Sunday, is to change requirements for...
 
    
  I asked travel experts for underrated European cities — here’s where you should really go next
Let’s face it, places like Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Rome are popular for a reason. They’re gorgeous, full of history, and I’ll never get tired of visiting them. But sometimes, it’s nice to explore a spot that feels a little less crowded and a...
 
    
  The details UK tourists will have to provide when arriving in Europe from Sunday
British tourists will be required to supply additional data at EU borders as part of the newly developed Entry Exit System (EES)(Image: PA) New border rules come into effect across the European Union from this Sunday which will change the rules UK...
Slovenia recognised as sustainable tourism leader
The village Šmartno in Goriška Brda, western Slovenia. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA Slovenia's commitment to sustainable tourism has once again been recognized on the world stage, with the capital Ljubljana ranking among the top 40 of the most...
 
    
  
 
    
  Slovenian government bars Netanyahu travel, citing ICC arrest warrant
Slovenia imposed a travel ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—the first such action by an EU state—citing recent legal and diplomatic developments. The ban references the ICC arrest warrant issued in November 2024 charging Netanyahu...
 
    
  Glowing meteor trail photobombs Comet Lemmon in incredible telescope footage. 'A pure perspective miracle'
A glowing meteor trail appears to wrap around the tail of Comet Lemmon as seen by astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project on Oct. 24. (Image credit: Gianluca Masi, Virtual Telescope Project)Astronomer Gianluca Masi captured...
 
    
  In Slovenia, my funky wine-flowing nights follow wildflower days
Our first stop on a 10-day road trip through Slovenia was a weathered, wooden farmhouse, whose owner, Aci Urbajs, called himself a farmer, a father, an artist, an anarchist and a winemaker. “You will see, I am crazy,” he said, greeting my partner,...
 
    
  As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — In June 2024, Slovenia’s parliament voted to recognize a Palestinian state only one week after Spain, Ireland and Norway had taken that dramatic step. Half a year later, Slovenian public broadcaster RTV — citing the ongoing...
No action required for CI travellers as new EES launches
We're being assured we don't have take any action before we travel to EU countries, despite a new Entry/Exit System (EES) taking effect from this Sunday (12 October) It will automate border checks, replacing stamps in passports. British passport...
 
    
  New U.S. Fee Turns America's Favorite Tourists Into A Multi-Billion-Dollar Cash Cow By 2034
The United States has an automated entry approval system for international travelers who are citizens of countries that don't require a U.S. visa to visit. That list includes 42 countries, each viewed as an ally of the U.S. Nationals of those...
 
    
  China Minimises Strain After German Foreign Minister Scraps Beijing Trip
Home China China Minimises Strain After German Foreign Minister Scraps Beijing Trip Germany is China's top European trade partner, with two-way trade exceeding $200 billion in 2025, according to Chinese data. China on Monday called on Germany to...
 
    
  Air tourism in Sitia | Welcomed 12 private tourist planes
12 private tourist planes from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia and Austria approached the safe and hospitable airport of Sitia at noon on Tuesday after cooperation with the Panhellenic Pilots' Union. The mission was accompanied by the editor-in-chief...