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Unlucky Number 13: Is Slovenia Next in Line for a Bailout?

Luka OreÅ”ković | Posted 05.02.2013 | Business
Luka OreÅ”ković

While some hope of a miracle occurring in the coming months remains, so does the question of whether the new Slovenian government is willing to invest enough political capital to push through the necessary reforms before the capital markets decide to lock Slovenia out once again.

Eleazar David Melendez

The Next Cyprus? This Tiny Country Of 2 Million Could Be The Next Bailout Contender

HuffingtonPost.com | Eleazar David Melendez | Posted 04.12.2013 | Business

In the ongoing European financial crisis, another country has emerged as the focus of serious bailout concern. Slovenia is spooking global markets tha...

Surprises Along Italy's Slovenian Border

Stewart A. Swerdlow | Posted 05.21.2013 | Travel
Stewart A. Swerdlow

Despite all of the economic issues going on in Europe at the moment, at least in Italy and Slovenia people seem to be enjoying life and eating good food and drinking excellent wines.

A Tale of Two Reforms

John Feffer | Posted 05.18.2013 | World
John Feffer

Slovenia and Bulgaria are, respectively, the best-case scenario and the cautionary example of "transition" states. Both have struggled to transform communist-era economic and political structures. Both are now members of the European Union and NATO.

Restoring the Erased

John Feffer | Posted 05.13.2013 | World
John Feffer

On June 26, 2012, the European Court of Human Rights upheld a lower court ruling that Slovenia had violated the European Convention on Human Rights in its treatment of the roughly 25,000 people stripped of residency in the wake of the country's independence.

Erased and Forgotten

John Feffer | Posted 05.12.2013 | World
John Feffer

One of the most remarkable and disturbing aspects of the Erasure in Slovenia was that it took nearly a decade before it became a public issue.

Becoming Erased

John Feffer | Posted 05.11.2013 | World
John Feffer

When Yugoslavia fell apart in the early 1990s, most people simply became citizens of what had once been constituent republics: Croatia, Bosnia, and so on. But for some, it was not a simple process at all.

Punks and Professors in Slovenia

John Feffer | Posted 04.25.2013 | World
John Feffer

In Yugoslavia, and particularly Slovenia, a particularly close relationship sprang up in the 1970s between punks and professors.

8 Great Tips For Cycling Europe

Pure Adventures Travel | Posted 04.24.2013 | Travel
Pure Adventures Travel

It's natural to be nervous about your first multi-day cycling European cycling vacation. Here, Pure Adventure Self Guided Travel guides and fans share their travel tips for having a fun and memorable holiday.

Professional Travelers Share Their 2013 Itineraries

Joy Pecknold | Posted 03.19.2013 | Travel
Joy Pecknold

So many places to see, so little time. To help make planning a great escape in the new year more breezy and less run-of-the-mill, a few travel bloggers and I chime in on the destinations that top our 2013 travel bucket lists.

Croatia on the Brink

John Feffer | Posted 03.09.2013 | World
John Feffer

In order to get into the European Union, Croatia needs the support of each one of the current 27 members. So far, 20 countries have ratified Croatia's EU accession treaty.

Speed Cameras Reveal MASSIVELY Corrupt Government

100r.org | Posted 12.19.2012 | World

In the beginning, there were speed cameras. On October 16, the municipal government in Maribor, a formerly successful, now down-at-its heels indust...

Reconnecting the Balkans

John Feffer | Posted 02.12.2013 | World
John Feffer

In this interview, Vojko Volk talked about the challenges that Slovenia currently faces, particularly in the economic realm. On this issue in particular, he has had some second thoughts over the years.

The Expat Recovery Room

Mike Dunphy | Posted 12.10.2012 | Travel
Mike Dunphy

Lying on a humidity-soaked bed near Galata Tower, hacking up the contents of my lungs grown by the ever-spreading ceiling mold and picking at a red line of bedbug bites on my ankles and wrists with a curved Uzbek knife, I finally resolved to change direction.

Ancient Tooth Suggests Buggy Remedy For Dental Pain

Posted 09.20.2012 | Science

By: Charles Choi, LiveScience Contributor Published: 09/19/2012 05:13 PM EDT on LiveScience An ancient cracked tooth repaired with a filling made of ...

An Adventurer's Guide To Slovenia

Ariston Anderson | Posted 11.10.2012 | Travel
Ariston Anderson

Legend dictates that karst caves are where dragons are born. The best of these, the Postojna Cave, is only a short train ride away from Ljubjlana.

Hot-Air Balloon Horror: Tourists Die In Fiery Crash

Reuters | Posted 10.23.2012 | World

ZAGREB, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Four people were killed and 28 injured when a hot-air balloon carrying tourists, including children, caught fire and came...

PHOTOS: Stopping Over In Slovenia

Robert Schrader | Posted 09.15.2012 | Travel
Robert Schrader

In fact, Slovenia's compact dimensions are a boon for travelers: Nearly all of Slovenia's main attractions are accessible as day trips from Ljubljana, its capital city.

Taping The City

The Huffington Post | Hallie Sekoff | Posted 06.23.2012 | Home

The manufacturers of colored duct tape must be overjoyed that a collective of artists and designers in Slovenia are ordering in bulk thousands of diff...

The Most Eggcellent Sculptures Ever

Posted 06.15.2012 | Arts

Creating a work of art is such a delicate process it can feel as if every step is like walking on eggshells. Imagine how intense the process would be ...

Slovenia Rejects Gay Adoption Law

AP | By ALI ZERDIN | Posted 03.27.2012 | Gay Voices

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- Slovenians rejected in a national referendum on Sunday a new family law that included a highly contested clause that would allo...

The World's First Post Office In A Cave

2012-02-16-archdailyreal.jpg | Posted 03.24.2012 | Home

By Nico Saieh (Click here for original article) Copyright Miran Kambic The exhibition and retail pavilion inside the Postojna cave is the f...

PHOTOS: 7 German Christmas Markets Outside Germany

BootsnAll | Posted 02.14.2012 | Travel
BootsnAll

Here's some inspiration to brighten up those dark nights: Pack your warmest sweater and head out to a German Christmas market fun.

Women To Win Record Number Of Seats In Election

AP | Posted 12.05.2011 | World

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- Women are set to walk away with a record number of seats in Slovenia's parliamentary election. Preliminary results Monday indi...

Center-Left Party Leads Slovenia's Elections

AP | ALI ZERDIN | Posted 02.03.2012 | World

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — A center-left party led by a prominent businessman and mayor nabbed a surprise victory in Slovenian parliamentary election...