STA, 5 October 2018 - The European Blockchain Hub, whose aim it is to become a leading European platform bringing together blockchain stakeholders, was officially launched in Ljubljana on Friday. Slovenia has the potential to achieve this, its president Blaž Golob said. 

STA, 5 October 2018 - Slovenia's best Alpine skier Ilka Štuhec is looking forward to the World Cup opener in Canada's Lake Louis at the end of November after missing the entire last season due to a knee injury. The reigning world champion in downhill is not putting any pressure on herself but says she will give her best in every race. 

Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Monday, 8 October 2018, as prepared by the STA: 

October 7, 2018 - How to respond to the news that your tourist destination is the hardest in the world to pronounce for Daily Mail readers?

October 7, 2018 - Slovenia's oldest town turns 1950 next year. TSN takes an afternoon stroll around delightful Ptuj, with a surprise and charm around every corner. 

We recently promoted the upcoming improv course being run by IGLU Theatre, and while researching that we got in touch with Vid Sodnik, a man you might recognize from stage, screen and numerous billboards around the country, making his way in the small but vibrant Slovene arts scene. Our interest thus aroused, we sent a few questions about his work, and about some Slovenian cultural products that he recommends, and he was kind enough the reply.

"Tell me what you read, and I’ll tell you who you’ll become."

A lot of new movies opening this week...

Prices are up, but taxes are coming. 

It’s the number one attraction in the city, but it’s still all too easy to just go up, walk around, and come down, without learning anything much and missing most of what you’ve seen. So here’s a list of 25 things to know about Ljubljana Castle that will make your visit more memorable.