Slovenia News

Baby Dragons – a Wonder that Attracts Crowds of Tourists to Slovenia

The eyeless subterranean salamanders, called «baby dragons» live in the watery depths of Postojna Cave (Slovene: Postojnska jama). This rare species is currently under threat, but Slovenian scientists do all possible to leave hope for survival of gentle creatures. Postojna Cave is one of the most popular tourist sights in Slovenia. Moreover, it belongs to

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CEE Countries and China Stand for Boosting Cooperation in Agriculture

During the ministerial conference held at Brdo pri Kranju, on August 25, as a part of the 12th Agro-trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, 16 Central and East European countries and China pass a statement on boosting their cooperation in agriculture and food safety. Participants of the ministerial conference, which was organized within the framework of

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The Level of Employment in Brda Wine Region Almost Reaches 100%

The Goriška Brda region in the western part of Slovenia has always been famous for its vineyards and culinary destinations. This year, it reports booming tourism statistics for the first six months of 2017 and in particular for the summer season. If compared to other tourism destinations of Slovenia, the region of Brda demonstrates a

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The 55th Agriculture and Food Fair Agra Is Held in Gornja Radgona

The International Fair of Agriculture and Food (AGRA) is the largest and the most significant food and agriculture fair in Central Europe. This year, it is held from 26 to 31 August in Slovenia’s Gornja Radgona and features fascinating exhibitions of farm animals and specimen crop plantations as well as numerous innovations provided by the

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Gorenje’s Net Profit for the First Six Months of 2017 Doubles to 4.4 Million Euros

During the first six months of 2017, Slovenia’s famous household appliances manufacturer Gorenje doubled its net profit to 4.4 million euros. At the same time, the sales revenue of Gorenje grew by 7.3% year-on-year to 623.9 million euros. According to the Ljubljana Stock Exchange data, the operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of the

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