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Society Apr 4, 2025, 14:01

Miniature satellite competition held in Poček

The military training grounds in Poček near Postojna is hosting on Friday and Saturday a competition for primary and high school students to design and launch miniature satellites the size of a can. Twelve teams of five students are competing to make the most innovative satellites and analyse data collected with them.

Society Apr 4, 2025, 13:46

Weather: Sunny Saturday, a cooling ahead

A predominantly sunny Saturday awaits Slovenia, with some clouds expected to roll in towards the evening from the north. Morning temperatures will range between 2 and 5 degrees Celsius and daytime highs between 19 and 23.

Society Apr 4, 2025, 11:01

Krapina Neanderthal exhibition visiting Bled Castle

An exhibition on the Krapina Neanderthal, a collection of prehistoric human remains found in a cave near Krapina, Croatia, is visiting the lakeside resort of Bled, being put on show at Bled Castle until 31 June. Visitors will be able to learn about the lives and culture of Neanderthals and see fossils of extinct animals.

Society Apr 4, 2025, 6:30

Weather: Mostly sunny

A mostly sunny day is expected in Slovenia on Friday with some clouds in the east in the morning. Easterly winds will blow in some places, and a maestro by the sea in the afternoon.

Society Apr 3, 2025, 17:29

Doctors announce constitutional challenge of reform Health Services Act

The doctors' trade union Fides announced on Thursday it would seek a constitutional review of the amended Health Services Act, a cornerstone of the government's health reform efforts. The union plans to focus on the provisions restricting doctors from undertaking additional work in their spare time.

Society Apr 3, 2025, 17:22

One detained as police investigate peer violence in Ptuj

Ptuj police carried out several house searches as part of an investigation into recent peer violence incidents, and detained one person on suspicion of violent behaviour and unauthorised video recording. The suspect will be taken before an investigating judge, the Maribor Police Department told the STA on Thursday.

Society Apr 3, 2025, 16:53

Govt raising university access bar for vocational school students

The government proposed on Thursday changes to legislation governing the secondary school leaving exam or matura, introducing significant changes primarily aimed at students in vocational and technical secondary schools seeking university admission.

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