NEWS FROM SLOVENIA
31. 12. 2011Slovenia to Mark 140th Birth Anniversary of Architect PlecnikSlovenia will honour the 140th birth anniversary of its most acclaimed architect, Joze Plecnik (1872-1957), in 2012 with a series of events hosted by the Museum of Architecture and Design (MOA). The acclaimed architect left a... |
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25. 12. 2011Writer Zarko Petan Wins Serbian Satire AwardBelgrade - The Serbian Writers' Association has conferred the "Excellency of Satire" award on acclaimed Slovenian writer Zarko Petan, because he "is not only a Slovenian but also a world-renowned writer, whose... |
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21. 12. 2011Skier Maze, Kayaker Kauzer Chosen Athletes of the YearLjubljana - Skier Tina Maze and kayaker Peter Kauzer were named Slovenian Athletes of the Year for 2011 at a ceremony in Ljubljana on Wednesday evening. The award for the best team went to the ski jumping team. Maze, a double... |
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18. 12. 2011Sever Awards Conferred on Best Actors of Season 2011Skofja Loka - Matjaz Tribuson of the SNG Drama Ljubljana theatre and Romana Salehar of the Slovensko mladinsko theatre won the Sever Awards for this year's acting achievements in professional theatre companies, while Mario... |
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16. 12. 2011Ptujski Lük Red Onion Gets EU Geographical Protection StatusBrussels - The European Commission labelled yet another Slovenian product with protected geographical status. Ptujski lük, a sort of red onion grown in the area of Ptuj (NE) for over a century, has become the tenth Slovenian... |
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