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How one engineer beat restrictions on home computers in socialist Yugoslavia
In Lewis Packwood’s book Curious Video Game Machines, Voja Antonić explains how he built a home computer and published instructions for anyone to make their own Very few Yugoslavians had acc...
I grew up in the shadow of the Slovenian Alps, but their serene beauty only calls to me now | Ana Schnabl
Hiking my first mountain as a broke student was a revelation, one that has often helped me face up to personal struggles I live in northern Slovenia, in the medieval town of Kamnik . This town ...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/27/slovenia-alps-hiking-mountain-beauty
Weather tracker: Francine looking likely to be next Atlantic hurricane
An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is moving landward, and is expected to bring intense rainfall Francine could soon be the next to be ticked off the list of Atlantic hurricane storm...
I didn’t know what to expect from the Youth Sports Games. But they blew me away | Adrian Chiles
To see the kids kicking balls around at the international tournament in Croatia is more than just a joy; it’s a miracle Even though I didn’t know Graham Norton, I ended up playing simultane...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/04/youth-sports-games-croatia-split
Russian spies sentenced in Slovenia after pleading guilty
Pair’s conviction could pave way for inclusion in any future prisoner exchange between Russia and west Two Russian deep-cover spies arrested in Slovenia have pleaded guilty in a swift court ...
Theatre can be a force for change – I went looking for it on the Italy/Slovenia border | Arifa Akbar
In a city belonging to two nations, I hoped for art that could heal suspicion and bridge political divides. Instead I found timidity Gareth Southgate had a “genuine desire to unite people aro...
Weather tracker: Summer storms end hot spell in Slovenia
Strong winds and heavy rain trigger 230 weather-related events across the country, while Tropical Storm Gaemi nears Taiwan Slovenia was hit by heavy rain and strong winds on Friday as a series ...
Roberto Martínez hails Cristiano Ronaldo resilience after penalty failure
Jan Oblak saved penalty from Portugal captain Diogo Costa saved all three of Slovenia’s penalties Roberto Martínez spoke at his pride of Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain display...
I’m glad Slovenia is recognising Palestine at last – but why did my country hesitate for so long? | Ana Schnabl
Our convoluted response to the catastrophe in Gaza leaves a bitter aftertaste It is common knowledge that we Slovenes are a hard-working, neat but in essence spineless folk. Our favourite pasti...
‘He growls death metal in his pants!’ The Eurovision 2024 bangers to watch out for
From a man with a mullet letting off fireworks to a Slovenian witch, this year’s Eurovision has some of the wildest entries ever The bookies’ favourite, and you can see why. For one thing, ...
Do you speak a ‘big’ global language? Here’s what my tiny language can teach you | Ana Schnabl
I’m one of the 2.5 million users of Slovene – and English and German speakers would do well to be curious about us A couple of years ago, I received an invitation from a German cultural ins...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/24/language-speak-big-slovene-english-german
Divers free five people trapped in flooded cave in Slovenia after heavy rain
Three adults and two guides freed after hours-long rescue mission by six divers after being trapped in Krizna cave for two days Five people who had been trapped in a cave in Slovenia for more t...
My grandmother’s walnut tree didn’t survive fires and floods – but she left us a recipe for hope | Ana Schnabl
The tree’s owner handed down the secret of the world’s best Slovenian walnut roll – and a culture of safeguarding all life My grandmother loved baking and was, therefore, an excellent bak...
The best European culture of 2023
Critics, writers and broadcasters pick their home country’s cultural highlight of 2023, which they hope will find international success in 2024 • More on the best culture of 2023 My highli...
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/20/the-best-european-culture-of-2023
Slovenia and I grew up together – and I’ve seen its early dream of tolerance turn sour | Ana Schnabl
Soon after independence, we welcomed a Bosnian refugee family to our home. Now more and more Slovenes are heeding far-right myths One weekend in July 1993, when independent Slovenia was two yea...
Moldovan president’s dog bites hand of Austrian president
Incident happened in Moldovan presidential residence when Alexander Van der Bellen tried to pet Maia Sandu’s rescue dog The dog of the Moldovan president, Maia Sandu, has overturned protocol ...
Climate crisis will make Europe’s beer cost more and taste worse, say scientists
Experts say hop yields and quality will continue to drop by 2050 if farmers don’t adapt to higher temperatures Climate breakdown is already changing the taste and quality of beer, scientists ...
Sava review – a mighty river speaks in lush landscape documentary
Matthew Somerville’s travelogue follows the course of the Sava from Slovenia to Belgrade, generating complicated ideas about national identity and nostalgia Flowing through the countries that...
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/sep/25/sava-review-river-documentary-matthew-somerville
Weather tracker: floods, storms and wildfires in Europe
North of continent records unusually wet and windy summer conditions while Portugal and Spain battle flames Floods struck northern and central Europe last week. Some areas of Slovenia recorded ...
Drone footage shows Slovenia flood damage as rescue efforts continue – video
Drone footage captured flood waters ripping through buildings and washing them away in Slovenia. The north and west of the country have been lashed by three days of torrential rain. A number of p...