The 53rd Week of Slovenian Drama will start this evening at the Prešeren Theatre in Kranj to mark World Theatre Day. The 12-day festival will bring as many plays, which all have one thing in common – innovative theatrical approaches.
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Bobri festival of children’s culture starts
The 15th annual Bobri festival promoting theatre and art among children and the young will get under way in Ljubljana on Saturday. Running until 15 April, it will feature 140 free-of-charge events at 50 venues, many of which outdoors, and expl…
Independence protagonist Pučnik closely watched by secret police, new book shows
Jože Pučnik, a key figure in Slovenian independence, was under the watchful eye of the Yugoslav National Security Service for more than 30 years as he was seen as a threat to the authorities, according to a new book by Igor Omerza launched on …
Independence protagonist Pučnik closely watched by secret police, new book shows
Jože Pučnik, a key figure in Slovenian independence, was under the watchful eye of the Yugoslav National Security Service for more than 30 years as he was seen as a threat to the authorities, according to a new book by Igor Omerza launched on …
Rockers of all ages expected at Orto Bar through April
Ljubljana’s celebrated rock club Orto Bar will host the 23rd edition of the Orto Fest festival from 30 March to 29 April. The 2023 line-up features 20 Slovenian and 10 foreign bands, many of which are well-known crowd favourites.
Rockers of all ages expected at Orto Bar through April
Ljubljana’s celebrated rock club Orto Bar will host the 23rd edition of the Orto Fest festival from 30 March to 29 April. The 2023 line-up features 20 Slovenian and 10 foreign bands, many of which are well-known crowd favourites.
Slovenia and Italy agree on importance of EU Capital of Culture 2025
Culture Minister Asta Vrečko met her Italian counterpart Gennaro Sangiuliano in Nova Gorica on Monday to discuss European Capital of Culture 2025, a cross-border project bringing together Slovenia’s Nova Gorica and Italy’s Gorizia. The pair agreed that both countries will regard the undertaking as a national project.
Slovenian Music Days paying tribute to composer Lojze Lebič
The Slovenian Music Days will bring six concerts to Ljubljana and Brežice between 21 and 26 March. The opening event of the 37th iteration of the festival will be dedicated to Slovenian contemporary composer Lojze Lebič.
Slovenian Music Days paying tribute to composer Lojze Lebič
The Slovenian Music Days will bring six concerts to Ljubljana and Brežice between 21 and 26 March. The opening event of the 37th iteration of the festival will be dedicated to Slovenian contemporary composer Lojze Lebič.
Reformers Dalmatin and Bohorič honoured with plaques in Germany
Two memorial plaques were unveiled in Wittenberg, Germany, on Friday honouring two Slovenian greats from the Reformation period who provided a basis for the Slovenian written language. Jurij Dalmatin translated the entire Bible and Adam Bohori…