On 8 April 2025, a workshop on ‘Climate Change and Natural Risks’ took place in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, which was also the Alpine Convention Day 2025. As part of this event, Barbara Steinbrunner, opens an external URL in a new window was invited to give a presentation entitled ‘How to Make Use of the “Window of Opportunity”’  In addition to presentations by Slovenian colleagues there were also talks by Katharina Zwettler (BMLUK) Hannes Thonhauser (Carinthian provincial government) and Wolfgang Lexer (Federal Environment Agency) Further information on the event can be found on the website of the Republic of Slovenia: The report on the implementation of the Convention, due by States Parties every 6 years, includes a section on the elements inscribed on the Representative List. Read more on periodic reports Slovenia Inscribed in 2016 (11.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity a folk play performed as a procession takes place in the streets of the town’s medieval centre during Lent and Easter involving more than 900 local performers based on the ancient works of a Capuchin monk demonstrates 20 scenes of the stations of the cross and others from the Old Testament and New Testament Performed in the dialect of the time it was written the play takes place at a series of locations 400 other volunteers from the community participate in the play’s production the Škofja Loka Passion Play is only performed every six years While it is considered to be an important part of local identity the play also contributes to social cohesion giving residents involved an opportunity to connnect with one other and feel like they are contributing to their community Knowledge and skills associated with the practice of the play are transmitted from older to younger generations by families who participate and craftspeople assisting in the play’s production who host classes passing on know-how to others The Passion Play is also included in the curricula of local schools Password forgotten? A Balkan country known for its colourful squares Slovenia’s natural prowess means it has a lot to offer travellers Simply head to one the country’s many dramatic is the perfect blend of Old Town charm and modern markets ideal for a city break we pick some of the best things to do to help you make the most of your Slovenian adventure Right in the heart of Ljubljana’s city centre is Prešeren Square: an excellent place to start your stroll head into the iconic pink Franciscan Church of the Annunciation Zig-zag across the ‘Triple Bridge’ (Tromostovje) and admire the River Ljubljanica below Cross the Dragon Bridge and grab a cheap eat at the daily Central Market or show up for Friday’s Open Kitchen market (held from spring to autumn) and take a wander around one of the historic museums on site Head out to the fringes of the city to find Metelkova Expect building-upon-building (many formerly military) decorated in vibrant colours Despite the odd hanging skull and black paint adding to the intense vibe you’ll find the Metelkova’s residents and visitors to be quite friendly renowned the world over for its incredible beauty equally impressive lakes – spread all over is the lowest-lying of several lakes in the valley Its dark deep waters seem to stretch on for days Lake Bohinj comprises of 318 hectacres in the Julian Alps It typically boasts pristine blue-green waters but looks equally pretty and even more mystical under cloudy conditions Read next: Europe’s underrated national parks While its unlikely you’ll ever board an empty bus to Bled there’s a good reason why the lake and its surrounds are so popular with visitors Lake Bled itself is just as beautiful as its counterparts with plenty of water-based activities on offer and is perhaps the best time to get the boat over to the petite-but-worth-a-look Bled Island the walk around Lake Bled remains just as good – with the added bonus of visitor-free paths The medieval Bled Castle looks atmospheric and almost eerie in grey it’s thought to be the oldest castle currently standing in Slovenia A few miles from Bled town is the magical Vintgar Gorge bursting through Hom and Boršt hills in a rainbow of green shades so not to do battle with fellow travellers on the 1.6km of wooden walkways Read next: Alternative lake destinations to visit in Europe Expect to see myriad colours on your trek through Triglav National Park: yellow white clouds and a mix of greys making up the many high peaks available to hike Serious hikers will be keen to climb the mountain after which the park is named: Mount Triglav making it the highest in all of Slovenia and in the Julian Alps July to October is the best time to summit and you’ll be looking at two to three days of all-day climbing to reach the top Easier and moderate hikes are on offer for those who love to walk and take in the views but who aren’t visiting Slovenia purely for the climb: the Triglavska Bistrica Trail provides simple terrain great views and leads to the Slovenian Alpine Museum the Soča Trail offers plenty of nature experiences while the 2km-long Mostnica Gorge is another must-see Parts of Piran in south-west Slovenia are just as pretty as they look in pictures named after the 1800s violinist Guiseppe Tartini (whose statue resides in the square to this day) pinks and greens with signature terracotta roofs There’s more to do that take pics: walk along the (rather long) pier enjoy views of or a dip in the glittering Adriatic Sea and get a feel for Slovenian Istria by sampling the local delights at a coast-side cafe There’s more to do than dreamily stroll around this Istrian gem One historical wonder worth visiting are the Walls of Piran a feat of 7th century to early 16th century architecture surrounding the city with narrow stairways allowing you to explore it’s possible to see brown bears roaming the grassy wilderness of the Dinaric Alps There are approximately 400 living in the region and a number of tours are available to help you spot and photograph these great creatures in their home It goes without saying you’ll need a guide to get the most out of the experience The Dinaric Alps also offer prime birdwatching opportunities pools into existence for eight months each year This protected wetland is incredibly biodiverse and with it comes plenty more potential wildlife sightings In the heart of the Dolenjska region is the town of Novo Mesto Everything here seems brilliantly bright green and natural for photographing the colourful homes on the bank of the swirling you’ll find everything you’d expect: a 16th century town square There’s also one of the largest prehistoric graveyards in Europe You can also take a hike through the nearby historic Gorjanci Hills but there’s miles of surrounding forest to explore Slovenia is the perfect place to try your hand at cave exploration with the UNESCO-listed Skocjan Caves being one of the top locations with surface-level walking trails and the underground cave system There are tours to explain its natural significance year round and this experience can easily be done on a day trip from Ljubljana It’s approximately one hour and 10 minutes away by car Another of the most famous caves to explore is in the south-west Postojna Cave is another Karst cave system – made of limestone and 24,340m long making it the second longest in the country Once you’ve explored Postojna’s natural majesty head above-ground and travel 9km away to Predjama Castle the largest castle to be built inside a cave mouth in the world one of the sweetest literally and figuratively is potica: a deliciously doughy roll flavoured with walnuts so a dash of brandy or splash of rum is rarely amiss but if you’re out of luck trying to taste this nutty dessert we’d suggest searching for a local experience to help you make your own There are sessions for visitors in Lake Bled but it makes up for its stature with its breathtaking scenery: classic pale-coloured homes with sunny orange roofs The setting of the Škofja Loka Passion Play its protected as a UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity It’s well worth passing through for a day (or two if you can spare) if for nothing else but its centrepiece: the medieval Škofja Loka Castle and Museum the building you’ll see today was made in the 1500s and about two to three hours-worth of museum to explore and a brilliant viewpoint with excellent views over the town Those keen to learn local history will want to have Stanjel in their itinerary Thought to be one of the oldest settlement in the Karst region this village has centuries upon centuries of change to discover Stanjel was fortified in the 1600s to defend itself against raids during the Ottoman wars some of what you’ll see – including the castle – has been rebuilt in the years following World War II Maribor’s home to the oldest vine in the world The region is known for its crisp white wines which you’ll be able to sample all over the city Go one step further than a makeshift bar crawl and meet the makers explore the wineries and traverse the vineyards on a specialist tour Sign up to our newsletter for free with the Wanderlust Club where the army deployed helicopters on Friday to rescue people trapped in their homes Parts of Kamnik in Slovenia's north and Škofja Loka were also submerged by flood waters Heavy rains have caused flash floods and landslides in parts of the country flooding buildings and forcing evacuations News | Feb 9 Aspen High School alpine team skier Jake Morgan watches skiers compete during the first run of the Aspen High School giant slalom at Aspen Highlands on Thursday (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times Aspen U16 skier Jake Morgan will compete in the Pokal Loka races in Slovenia from Feb (Photo by Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times)Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times Aspen High School alpine team skier Jake Morgan skis to the bottom of the giant slalom course after finishing his first run Thursday will compete in the Pokal Loka races in Slovenia from Feb hugs teammate Jake Morgan after he fell during his first run of the Aspen High School giant slalom at Aspen Highlands on Thursday Jake Morgan of Aspen High School’s alpine team competes in the first run of the giant slalom at Aspen Highlands on Thursday Show CaptionsHide Captions there aren’t many opportunities for young ski racers to compete internationally for their country his upcoming trip to Europe will be something all too special “For him to go represent and be an American in Europe and see what that’s like I think that’s going to be huge for his confidence and just to see what’s out there,” Morgan’s coach a five-time Olympian and former World Cup skier And he’ll be able to come back and share that with the rest of the athletes here in Aspen.” alongside the Opa Cup (formerly the Seven Nations Cup) and Italy’s Trofeo Topolino The young Aspen skier qualified for Pokal Loka through a regional race hosted by Winter Park earlier this season “We are pretty excited to see one of our boys go represent the U.S He’s been to Europe a handful of times — his mother is Swedish — and has been freeskiing in famed locales such as Chamonix but the races in Slovenia will be his first time actually competing overseas Maybe I’ll be more nervous later,” Morgan said I hope I can keep it going and ski really well there and keep skiing well for years to come.” Morgan flies out Monday and will compete in all three events in Slovenia On top of the traditional giant slalom (Feb there will be a parallel team event Friday where he’ll compete alongside his fellow Americans Parallel slalom is a growing force in the skiing world “At the world champs and at the Olympics they’ve been starting to do more team events so that’s moving into children’s racing as well so they can move up and do that on the World Cup,” Puckett said “This is the 14-15-year-old version of qualifying for a world championship event or a World Cup.” meaning the skiers aren’t looking to qualify for anything else by winning the event is a chance for some of the better young skiers in the country to get a taste of that international stage that can hopefully push them toward greater feats in the future You knew when he was 8 years old he was going to be a really good skier He’s got a lot of enthusiasm for the sport and if you watch him ski you know right away he’s talented,” Puckett said “It takes a lot for an athlete to keep going through the system and succeed Jake has been doing that and he’s continuing to show promise acolbert@aspentimes.com Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations The death toll from days of heavy rains and flooding in Slovenia has climbed to six as clean-up operations continued with help from neighbouring countries News Service Produced externally by an organization we trust to adhere to journalistic standards A view on a damaged road in Skofja Loka town in Slovenia 6 August 2023.Slovenia has been hit by flash floods following heavy torrential rains on 4 August The country has faced the biggest natural disaster in its history‘ said Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on 5 August Extreme weather is sweeping across parts of Europe causing damage and triggering potentially historic flooding and mudslides Residents were advised to stay indoors if possible The thunderstorm rainfall reached up to 7 inches (180 liters) near Loiblpass Additional rainfall is expected in the region with up to 4 inches (100 liters) possible until Saturday noon leading to even heavier rainfall in isolated areas The soil saturation from previous weeks of rain exacerbated the flooding causing smaller rivers to report water levels seen once every 10 to 30 years The Gurk and Glan rivers experienced a 5-year event level Northern and western Slovenia also faced torrential rains leading to traffic disruptions and power outages The Environment Agency issued a red warning for large-scale flooding At least 3 people have been confirmed dead in Slovenia as of Friday afternoon The severity of flooding in some locals is extreme. Skofja Loka, Slovenia with water depths reaching 6 feet in some spots The floods have been described as unprecedented in the past 1,000 years Around 16,000 households are without electricity and the country's army is on standby to provide assistance The Defence Minister urged citizens in Kamnik to stay indoors as an emergency situation was declared, leading to the closure of schools. More rain is on the way for the region which will put more stress on rescue and recovery efforts You can monitor the situation using our RainRadar on the Weather & Radar app The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students Mayor of Škofja Loka is Tine Radinja He was elected as a Mayor of Municipality of Škofja Loka in December 2018. Living for the majority of his life in his hometown Škofja Loka he is dedicated towards positive change in the local community To the position he brought a great amount of experience from both home and abroad he served as Deputy Mayor at Municipality of Škofja Loka responsible for the human resources and nominations legislative and statutory issues and leading the areas of sports Tine Radinja was a Consultant on Social Development with the World Bank in the Middle East and North Africa contributing to the development of social policies and legislative frameworks in several countries He was an adviser to the League of Arab States on the establishment of a representative NGO platform in the region he was the president of the European Youth Forum In this position he was a leader of the world's biggest youth platform representing tens of millions of young people in Europe; managing a multinational and culturally diverse Board (team of 11 volunteers); overseeing the work of the Secretary-General and 25 employees in the Secretariat Jan Oblak continues to make history with our club In the Champions League match against Celtic the Slovenian international has equalled Fernando Torres with 404 games as an Atleti player becoming the ninth Atlético de Madrid with more games played The player from Škofja Loka arrived at our club on 16 July 2014 and made his debut in goal on 16 September of the same year in a Champions League match against Olympiacos Jan Oblak has recorded actions and performances that remain in the collective memory of the Atleti fans proving to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world his importance in the team has grown to the point that he has been part of the first team captain's list During his time as an Atlético de Madrid player Oblak has achieved a brilliant list of honours a European Super Cup (2018) and a Spanish Super Cup (2014) he has also won numerous individual mentions earning him the distinction of being one of the best goalkeepers in the world: he was part of the UEFA Champions League 2015/16 and 2016/17 ideal team the UEFA Europa League 2017/18 and has won five Zamora trophies (2015/16 To all these awards and achievements we can add these two new milestones: being the foreigner with the most appearances and the tenth player with the most games for the club who is also the goalkeeper who has defended our goal the most times is now ahead of only eight other Red & White legends: Koke (577) Juan Carlos Arteche (421) and Gabi (417).  Get tickets to cheer on Atlético de Madrid Femenino in Alcalá Looking for three more points at the Mendizorroza Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Technology group strengthens performance materials business Transport/​Aerospace Filc is a producer of needle punch nonwoven textiles has signed a final agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Filc a producer of needle punch nonwoven textiles and laminated materials with a focus on the automotive and construction industry Privately-owned Filc is headquartered in Škofja Loka and operates two more production sites in Mengeš and Lendava we would like to further strengthen our performance materials business and expand our portfolio and  technological footprint in Europe,” said Dr Mohsen Sohi Further expansion of needle punch business “Filc has great needle punch know-how which we will benefit from Filc´s exceptionally good adhesive coating abilities will allow us to offer customer solutions in adjacent segments in the construction business,” explained Dr Frank Heislitz we will expand our technical expertise in acoustics and provide customers a broad technology portfolio with lamination “Becoming part of a globally active company offers an opportunity for regional and global expansion of our business sharing our expertise in technology will be crucial to scale up our growth,” said Anže Manfreda The company was founded in 1937 and has been in the nonwovens business since 1963 Freudenberg has a long-standing global footprint and the broadest technology platform in the nonwovens industry and is thus an ideal partner for Filc www.freudenberg-pm.com Feature Films Database Southern Mediterranean films database Scriptwriters European Film Schools Production Companies Distributors International Sales Submit a Film Industry Reports Co-Production Podcast Online Screenwriting Training Course Guided Course for Feature Film Writing Script Analysis Analysis of the potential of your series Cineuropa's Training Catalogue Film Festival Photographs Newsletter Photogalleries EUFCN Location Award Euro Film Fest 27 Times Cinema GoCritic! Advertise on Cineuropa Logos and Banners PRODUCTION / FUNDING Slovenia / Italy by Marko Stojiljković 10/04/2025 - The Slovenian filmmaker’s feature debut tells the story of three sisters learning how to be a family again The shoot for Maja Križnik’s debut feature it will last 29 days and will unfold on location in Gorizia The story revolves around three semi-estranged sisters Ema needs to sell the family home and take care of her nephews while Megi fights the same illness that took their mother’s life years ago When Ema finds some old family tapes in the house leading them to the conclusion that sometimes the most important things are the simplest ones and that somebody’s chosen “tribe” can be their family as well Križnik is an up-and-coming Slovenian filmmaker who has two award-winning shorts under her belt and who also worked on the TV show Têlenovela When she started shooting her feature-length debut she stated: “I started writing Uncomfortable Beings as a film about people who search fiercely for a way to understand this thing called living The ‘living’ bit can only happen through relationships – with a sister nature or a puppy – because people by themselves The rest of the cast includes Dejan Spasić Fabris Šulin serves as the director of photography Adrijana Furlan as the production designer and Gilda Venturini as the costume designer Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive more stories like this directly in your inbox 02/05/2025Production / Funding – Italy Shooting begins on Walter Fasano’s Nino, a portrait of scoring maestro Nino Rota 02/05/2025Production / Funding – Belgium Wallimage is backing Michaël R Roskam's Le Faux Soir 30/04/2025Production / Funding – Italy The final clapperboard slams on Il falsario, starring Pietro Castellitto 30/04/2025Production / Funding – UK/France/Germany Sally Potter’s Alma to star Pamela Anderson and Dakota Fanning 29/04/2025Production / Funding – Spain Claudia Pinto finishes filming Morir no siempre sale bien 29/04/2025Production / Funding – Latvia The National Film Centre of Latvia unveils the recipients of its latest round of funding Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the most important daily or weekly news on European cinema Cannes 2025 Marché du Film AFCI runs its second annual Global Film Commission Network Summit at Marché du Film Festivals / Awards Czech Republic Czech Republic’s Anifilm goes sci-fi Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors Europe European Arthouse Cinema Day set to return on 23 November Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Indie Sales presents a three-star line-up at Cannes HOFF 2025 The Shadow and U Are the Universe win at Estonia’s Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival Crossing Europe 2025 Awards The New Year That Never Came and The Flats crowned at Crossing Europe Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Be For Films to sell Love Me Tender in Cannes Cannes 2025/Sponsored Latvia set to shine bright at Cannes, led by Sergei Loznitsa’s competition entry Two Prosecutors Las Palmas 2025 MECAS/Awards Manuel Muñoz Rivas and Joana Carro win awards at the eighth MECAS Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Playtime to present some high-impact and entrancing trump cards at Cannes Production / Funding Italy goEast 2025 Review: My Magical World Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring festival season awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering the buzziest events, including Cannes, Kraków, Karlovy Vary, Tribeca, Hot Docs, Annecy, Brussels, Munich and many others Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 02/05/2025Slovak crime-thriller Černák becomes the highest-grossing film in domestic cinemasThe second film in the saga about a local mafia boss, directed by Jakub Króner, outgrossed its first part, which dominated Slovak cinemas last year Animation – 30/04/2025Mirko Goran Marijanac • Media sales executive, DeAPlaneta EntertainmentDuring our chat, the exec shared key insights from this year’s Cartoon Next and touched on the current climate for the animation sector Jaśmina Wójcik • Director of King Matt the First The Polish director discusses her approach to taking on a 1920s children’s literary classic in an unexpected way Želimir Žilnik • Director of Eighty Plus The Serbian director discusses his deep suspicion of ideologies in relation to his irresistibly charming latest feature, which follows a man whose life spans three political systems Paulina Jaroszewicz • Distribution and marketing manager, New Horizons Association Cineuropa sat down with the Polish distributor to discuss her company’s strategy as well as the connection between its distribution line-up and BNP Paribas New Horizons Festival’s programme Lorcan Finnegan • Director of The Surfer The Irish filmmaker discusses his mystery-thriller, how he created the character with Nicolas Cage and his approach to the use of colours in the film Privacy Policy The images used on this website have been provided by journalists and are believed to be free of rights if you are the owner of an image used on this website and believe that its use infringes on your copyright We will remove the image in question as soon as possible We have made reasonable efforts to ensure that all images used on this website are used legally and in accordance with copyright laws About us | Contact us | Logos and Banners Mission | Partners | Team | Donations | Terms and conditions This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Andrej Stremfelj was born in December 1956 in Kranj He began climbing in 1972 with the Kranj Alpine Club After graduating from Ljubljana University went on to teach physical education at Skofja Loka High School He became a mountain guide in 1982 and a fully qualified IFMGA guide in 1997 Many argue that Andrej’s most significant achievements took place in 1989 when he made first and second winter ascents of three steep and difficult routes on the north face of Mangart [the third highest peak in Slovenia] when he celebrated 30 years as an alpinist by climbing 30 different routes on 27 different peaks throughout Slovenia The most notable of these was Zajeda on Široka Peč in the Julian Alps technically difficult routes in the Greater Ranges Janusz Loncar’s Yugoslav invited him to attempt the fourth ascent of Gasherbrum I (8,068m) via a new route In poor weather and climbing alpine style above 7,200 metres Andrej and another Slovenian icon from the era completed the first ascent of the ridge in difficult conditions he made the first ascent of the West Ridge Direct on Everest (8,848 m; he would return to Everest in 1990 making an ascent of the Normal Route with his wife Marija the first married couple to stand together on the summit) In 1983 he made an unusual alpine style ascent of the Bezzubkin Pillar on Pik Communism (7,49 5m) in 1985 a new line on the east face of Dhaulagiri – though his party was unable to summit after reaching the east ridge at 7,500m) and in 1986 a 32-hour round trip ascent of Gasherbrum II (8,03 5m) from base camp In 1989 he climbed a new route in alpine style up the central pillar of the southwest face of Xixabangma (8,027 m) a bold alpine style ascent of the south ridge of Kangchenjunga to the south summit (8,476 m) an climb awarded the first ever Piolet d’Or In 1999 he made the first ascent of the north face of rarely climbed Gyachung Kang (7,952 m) climbing at high altitudes isn’t always successful An attempt to make an alpine style ascent of the British Route on the south face of Annapurna was thwarted low down by dangerous conditions there were two notable “failures.” In 1981 he reached 8,250 metres on the unclimbed south face of Lhotse (8,516 m) reached 8,100m on the southsouthwest pillar – the Magic Line – of K2 (8,611 m) At slightly lower altitudes Andrej made first ascents of a number of Himalayan peaks such as Nyanang Ri (7,071 m and more significantly the two highly-coveted summits of Menlungtse (7,181 m Outside Asia he travelled to Patagonia in 1996 to put up Born under a Wandering Star on the east face of the North Tower of Paine “Only special people can successfully maintain a genuine enthusiasm for life into their later years,” said Marko Prezelj the values he transmits to our whimsical tribe have not changed “His role as a pedagogue completely fits his character Andrej conveys his experiences and views primarily by direct example although he will sometimes produce writing that displays an appropriate emphasis and compassion He is still able to connect playfulness and responsibility one of the essential ‘tricks’ that has ensured he has reached a mature age both satisfied and happy Guiding today in Triglav N face. #vodništvoštremfelj #pioletsdor #beautifulslovenia #guideslo #julianalps #triglavnationalpark??? #triglavnorthface ,@andrejstremfelj_mountainguide A post shared by Andrej Štremfelj (@andrejstremfelj_mountainguide) on Jun 11 Get the digital edition of Gripped for your chosen platform: Slovenia (Reuters) -At least two people died as torrential rains hit northern and western Slovenia on Friday The Dutch government confirmed the deaths but not the cause An elderly Slovenian woman also died during the storm though authorities were still looking into the circumstances Slovenia’s Environment Agency has issued a red warning against large-scale flooding which are expected to spread to neighbouring Croatia and Bosnia further to the south Rescuers struggled to reach flooded areas and issued a public call for rubber boats in places where roads were closed and impassable due to landslides Helicopters evacuated people trapped at their homes in the town of Skofja Loka where vehicles and trucks were submerged or taken by torrents “We have not seen floods like these not just in 500 years, but in a 1,000 years,” Roman Kocilija, chief of the rescuers in the village of Most pri Komendi, told Slovenia’s N1 television. Water levels had reached 2 metres Nearly all regional roads in the north were closed as well as some railway lines and about 16,000 households were left without electricity He appealed to citizens to stay indoors in the town of Kamnik where authorities declared an emergency situation and closed kindergartens (Reporting by Borut Zivulovic and Daria Sito-Sucic; and Charlotte Van Campenhout from Amsterdam; Editing by Angus MacSwan and Andrew Heavens) © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd Giménez and Savic will captain Atlético de Madrid throughout the 2021/22 season 08/01/1992) joined our club as a six-year-old and is a member of the first squad since 2010 Koke is a Spain international and has won eight trophies at our club: one Copa del Rey (2013) two UEFA Super Cups (2012 and 2018) and two Europa League trophies (2012 and 2018) he has won five Zamora Trophies and is the goalkeeper with the most appearances in our club’s history Oblak has won one Spanish Super Cup (2014) one UEFA Super Cup (2018) and one LaLiga title (2020/21) The 28-year-old has also made the UEFA Champions League Team of the Year in the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons the Europa League Best XI in 2017/18 and has been named Slovenian Player of the Year in 2015 José María Giménez (Toledo 20/01/1995) arrived at our club as an 18-year-old in April 2013 The Uruguay international made his Atleti debut on Sep He’s one of our defensive leaders thanks to his quality and character The centre-back has won two LaLiga titles (2013/14 and 2020/21) one UEFA Super Cup (2018) and one Europa League (2017/18) 08/01/1991) joined our club in 2015 and has since played 205 matches He won the Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018 and the LaLiga title last season during which he was amongst the best defenders in the competition We would like to congratulate our new captains and wish them the best of luck in the exciting season ahead.  Atlético de Madrid and Benfica have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jan Oblak to our Club pending the corresponding medical examination and the subsequent signing of the player's contract The Slovenian goalkeeper would be committing for the next six seasons The goalkeeper was born in Škofja Loka (Slovenia) on January 7th He’s a full international player with the Slovenian National Team His 186 centimetres in height make Oblak a sober and highly reliable goalkeeper are the titles he won last season with Benfica The Slovenian goalkeeper won the treble with the Portuguese Benfica last season With the Lisbon Club he played 36 matches and helped his teammates win Portugal’s Son Zagres League trophy he played a significant role in the UEFA Europa League Atlético’s new goalkeeper was trained in the lower categories of the Slovenian Olimpija Ljubliana where he played several campaigns in its subsidiary until he finally made his debut with the first team in the 2009-2010 season Benfica contracted his services the next season União Leiria and Rio Ave before making the final leap to Benfica and establishing himself as one of the goalkeepers with more projection in the international football scene José Luis Pérez Caminero was very satisfied with the reached agreement Jan Oblak "Is a goalkeeper with a great quality and future who will contribute a lot due to his enormous qualities He’s one of the goalkeepers with more projection in the world and we’re very pleased to be able to count on him LJUBLJANA: Slovenian director Luka Marčetić whose At Hostar (2016) is still the most viewed feature film in Slovenian history started shooting his third feature Girl of the Night / Dekle noči in Škofja Loka on 24 February 2024 The 30-days shooting of this absurd black comedy will also take place in Ljubljana in the following weeks The uneventful and aimless life of twenty-something Rok gets unexpectedly complicated after he steals a bike from a stubborn girl who believes herself to be a real crime fighting superhero The main roles are played by Urban Kuntarič and Lara Wolf “Girl of the Night is a comical and absurd story about freaks and outcasts but they are not placed in the background just as a humorous element They are in the spotlight and not just as heroes I still believe in the good in people and observing the events in the world I see myself as kind of naïve I believe that with every little thing we do “The budget is estimated at 900,000 EUR,” producer Andraž Jerič told FNE The film is expected to be finished in 2025 Click Here for Statements from European Film Organisations The Film New Europe (FNE) Association is the networking platform for film professionals in the CEE/SEE/Baltics region The webportal and FNE newswire was chosen as the MAIN TOOL to achieve the network’s objectives of the sharing of know how visibility of regional cultural diversity and finally the VOICE of the region FNE’s objectives include VISIBILITY for the region and AUDIENCES for films by providing a special focus on the region The compact single-family house in Škofja Loka raised a lot of dust on the Internet as it was published on many global architectural portals The newly built single-family house in Škofja Loka, which boasts a floor area of only 33 square meters, has experienced great success on the Internet; it was published on two global architectural portals, freshhome and archdaily. According to the architects from 3 Offices the clients came to them with a typical house plan and only wanted to move the windows and the architects then charmed them with their vision of a building adapted to the needs of a young family The biggest limitations in designing the building were the sloping terrain and the dense surrounding buildings The architects wanted to leave as much of the building plot as possible empty they managed to minimize the floor plan of the building to only 33 square meters otherwise the building has 180 square meters of living space The building acts as if it is only lightly touching the terrain and the two cantilevers create a covered outdoor area – one at the basement level which serves as a canopy over the parking lot and the entrance READ MORE: Slovak billboards that will become a refuge for the homeless The privacy of the building's premises increases with the floors; the father's office and children's playroom are located in the basement the ground floor is intended for living spaces the building is designed in a combination of reinforced concrete and wood In addition to the speed and ease of construction the decision to implement a wooden structure was also supported by the desire for sustainable construction and at the same time staying in a wooden building is extremely pleasant The northern and southern facades are clad in wooden paneling and open to the beautiful landscape with large windows due to the proximity of the neighboring buildings the eastern and western facades are closed as much as possible and covered with corrugated cement sheets The announcement to foreign media can be found here: archdaily.com, freshome.com From 2004 we research urban trends and inform our community of followers about the latest in lifestyle From year 2023 we offer content in major global languages From 2004 we research urban trends and inform our community of followers daily about the latest in lifestyle style and products that inspire with passion we offer content in major global languages which is embarking on a promotional tour in Europe and the United States in the fall they will present the latest musical product (and certainly another surplus) called Specter with a concert Laibach. They have traveled the world and have already given more than 1000 concerts in America, Europe and many other places. On August 29, they will perform for the first time in in Škofja Loka, where they will present their latest musical product in the eminent surroundings of the Škofijelo Castle, Specter album it was said to prove that no one could be better than Laibach which has been achieving musical success for many years both at home and abroad is already raising dust and giving rise to rumors about what could happen at the concert in Škofja Loka We will find out what will really happen August 20 at the Škofjelo Castle Buy tickets: eventim.si we offer content in major global languages.