News roundup - Friday, 31 January, until 3pm

Ljubljana, 31 January - Below is a roundup of major events on Friday, 31 January, until 3pm local time:

Ljubljana mayor sends letter of support to Serbian president

LJUBLJANA/BELGRADE, Serbia - Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković has sent a letter of support to besieged Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, lauding him for his achievements at a challenging time for Serbia. "In these demanding moments when Serbia faces many challenges, I wish to express my sincere support and recognition for everything you have done for the development and stability of the country," says the letter circulated by Vučić's press service.

Strabag picked to build northern part of Emonika commercial hub

LJUBLJANA - Austrian builder Strabag has been selected to build the northern part of Emonika, a new commercial development adjacent to the emerging passenger hub in Ljubljana. The deal with the investor, Mendota Invest, a member of the Hungarian OTP banking group, exceeds EUR 80 million. Strabag is already preparing ground for the southern section of Emonika, the contractor for which has yet to be picked.

Safety to be boosted after student dorm fire, waste station determined as source

LJUBLJANA - Education Minister Vinko Logaj announced financial support for measures to improve safety in student dorms in the wake of the fire at the DIC dorm in Ljubljana on Thursday. It has meanwhile been ascertained that the early morning fire, which has left one student in critical condition, started in a recycling station in the first-floor corridor. The criminal police announced they are investigating a suspected criminal offence of causing public danger in connection with the fire.

Event highlights CERN membership advantages

LJUBLJANA - Slovenia is about to become a full-fledged member of CERN, which will provide a number of opportunities for its businesses and boost the renown of its innovations ecosystem, participants agreed at a debate hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the National Council. The full membership will provide scientists with better opportunities to take part in a variety of projects and international research initiatives, while businesses will have full access to CERN's public calls, participants highlighted.

Maribor getting overhauled bus network system

MARIBOR - A major overhaul of Maribor's public transport system came into effect, introducing new routes, updated timetables, and additional bus stops. Inspired by larger cities that have main metro lines and smaller feeder lines, the country's second biggest city is getting a new network with six primary bus routes with increased frequency: the G1-G6 lines will connect the most densely populated areas with key destinations, with buses running every 10 to 20 minutes.

Architect Podrecca honoured with major exhibition in Ljubljana

LJUBLJANA - A major exhibition on Boris Podrecca is opening this evening at the Rog Centre in Ljubljana, bringing 85 works of one of the most important architects of present time a day after he turned 85. The exhibition features the works that Podrecca, a Slovenian-Italian-Austrian architect of world renown, created between 1980 and 2024. It is an overview of his international career with a focus on his significant influence on the promotion and development of Slovenian architecture.

Exhibition explores Ljubljana's urban identity

LJUBLJANA - Works by fifty artists exploring Ljubljana's urban identity and its changes through time, including the recent decades of gentrification, are on show at the Metelkova Museum of Contemporary Art in an exhibition entitled Picture (a) City. The works deal with issues such as the city's heritage and its role in the modern city, environmental challenges, the increasing influence of corporate and economic interests, and the loss of the commons. The featured authors include renowned artists and collectives such as IRWIN, Nonument Group, Tadej Pogačar and Marjetica Potrč.

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