Heather Pirjevec

Capitals and their states - a state of permanent conflict?

The concept of the capital - capital city that is - and its relationship to the state, exercised the minds of Mayors at a recent meeting in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana…

Slovenes are making a meal of the humble potato

In Slovenia nothing goes down as well as a good feed of sautéed potatoes and onion. Yes the humble potato has been a staple of the Slovene diet for a couple of centuries…

After Tuscany and Provence - Brits set sights on Slovenia

Slovenia can be described as one of Europe's best kept secrets - small, beautiful and peaceful. But for the British at least, the secret seems to be out. After taking over…

Slovenia snubs vegetarians - opts for a meaty EU Presidency

Slovenia - the current holder of the European Union Presidency - has been asked to make its time at the top - well - meatless. The country's Society for the Rights and…

Slovenia's Magdalena festival - focusing on the young and creative

The city of Maribor in Slovenia is again hosting a festival with a focus on young people. It's called "Magdalena" and it's for people under 30, mainly those working in…

Concern over the protection of Slovene airspace under NATO

Slovenia is not just joining the European Union this year, but also the military alliance, NATO. In fact the Slovenian parliament ratified it's accession charter to NATO…