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- Traffic penalties increased in Slovenia
- Slovenian wines continue to gain popularity abroad
- Where is Slovenia?
- Accommodation Slovenia
- Slovenian Weather
- Famous Slovenes: Žižek
- Slovenia Goes Green!
- Lipica and The White Horses
- Why Slovenia? Part III
- Why Slovenia? Part II
- Why Slovenia? Part I
- Wine tasting in Brda
- Top 5 Slovenian Souvenirs
- Celica: Ljubljana's prison-turned Hostel
- Lake Bled Nominated For New 7 Wonders
- Bohinj Makes the Top 5!
- Slovenian Humour
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Slovenia Goes Green!
2010 is the year of green sLOVEnia! The country is all set to launch itself into the eco-tourism sector.... -
Traffic penalties increased in Slovenia
Although the number of road deaths in Slovenia decreased dramatically after stiffer fines for traffic violations and drink driving were introduced in 2008, the penalties were again raised as of 1 July 2011.... -
Accommodation Slovenia
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Lake Bled Nominated For New 7 Wonders
Lake Bled is among the nominees vying to become one of the 7 new natural wonders of the world, which are to be announced by the Swiss not-for-profit organisation New Open World Corporation (NOWC) in 2011.... -
Why Slovenia? Part III
After my first two columns people generally seemed surprised that I'd been able to come up with so many reasons why an American would want to live in Slovenia, but I assure you that we've barely scratched the surface.... -
Why Slovenia? Part I
When a Slovene meets a foreigner the first question they usually ask is the standard, 'Where are you from?' - which is understandable.... -
Bohinj Makes the Top 5!
Times online make a list of Europe five best spring breaks, and Bohinj came in their list as a best place to see in April-May.... -
Why Slovenia? Part II
Last time, I discussed why cobblestone, socialism, advertising and Rog's Pony bicycles all help to make Slovenia a better place to live than America.... -
Slovenian Weather
In a nutshell, Slovenian climate comprises hot summers and harsh winters. The latter seems to be due to its proximity to the alps, the former courtesy of the mediterranean tendencies of the Adriatic sea (and of course its latitude: 46°07'11.... -
Slovenian Humour
One of the most beautiful things about Slovenia is its size. The place is tiny. Yet you can still enjoy completely different regions, weather conditions, food, people and neighbouring countries, all within less than three hours driving.... -
Top 5 Slovenian Souvenirs
With so many things to chose from but limited suitcase space into which to cram stuff, deciding on what souvenirs to buy while in Ljubljana can be a daunting task.... -
Celica: Ljubljana's prison-turned Hostel
Chosen by Lonely Planet as the 'Hippest Hostel in the World' last year, Celica was formerly a military prison in the Metelkova army barracks.... -
Wine tasting in Brda
Occupying 72km² of rolling hills between the Soča River and Italian border, Brda is one of Slovenia's foremost wine-growing areas and only an hour's drive from Ljubljana.... -
Famous Slovenes: Žižek
With his only serious competition coming from an overweight alcoholic who floats down rivers, it's fairly safe to say that Slavoj Žižek is by far the most widely-known Slovene living today - which is no small feat given that his chosen profession is philosophy....
Druga godba music Festival
Ljubljana, Druga Godba festival, inyourpocket
Since then, Druga Godba has developed into a full blown arts festival, offering a range of parallel events, such as street animation and concerts, musical workshops, childrens' events , exhibitions, film screenings and lectures.
The fetsival's organisers now regularly collaborate with other international organisations, cultural centres, foreign consulates and embassies. The sponsors of Druga Godba include the Slovene Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Ljubljana.
INTERNATIONAL DRUGA GODBA FESTIVAL 2009
Ljubljana, May 18 - June 7
Klub CD
5.30 pm VICTOR DÉMÉ (Burkina Faso)
Križanke
8 pm BRANKO ZAVRŠAN SINGS JACQUES BREL (Slovenia)
9.30 pm ABD AL MALIK (France)
Tuesday 19 May
Klub CD
8.30 pm DERYA TÜRKAN, UĞUR IŞIK, RENAUD GARCIA-FONS (Turkey, France)
Thursday 21 May
Križanke
9 pm KHALED (Algeria)
Friday 22 May
Križanke
8.30 pm CASUARINA (Brazil)
9.45 pm BOSSA DE NOVO (Slovenia)
11 pm OUMOU SANGARÉ (Mali)
Saturday 23 May
Križanke
8 pm SON DE LA FRONTERA (Spain)
Gala Hala Summer Stage, AKC Metelkova Mesto
10 pm GÉTATCHÈW MÈKURIA & THE EX, WITH GUESTS (Ethiopia, Netherlands)
Tuesday 2 June
Gala Hala Summer Stage, AKC Metelkova Mesto
9 pm NOMO (USA)
Sunday 7 June
Klub CD
8.30 pm VRUJA (Istria)
10 pm A FILETTA (Corsica)
KAR ČEŠ BRASS BAND
Križanke forecourt, Monday 18 May, 9 pm
The streets of Stara Ljubljana, Saturday 23 May, 11 am to 1 pm
EXHIBITION OF DRUGA GODBA POSTERS
18–31 May, Muzej in galerije mesta Ljubljane (City Museum of Ljubljana), Café
8 May: A club night presented by Festival Pomladi, in collaboration with Druga Godba at Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova Mesto.
AFTER PARTIES
23 May: That evening’s concert will be followed by a DJ set from Ičo Vidmar, in happy memory of Tom Cora, one-time collaborator of The Ex.
2 June: Borka and Bakto from the Code.EP collective will be playing a mix of Afrobeat, funk, breaks, Afrofunk and more at Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova Mesto.
FILM PROGRAMME
Thursday 7 May, Kinodvor Café, 10 pm
Punta Soul!
Thursday 14 May, Kinodvor Café, 10 pm
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar
Thursday 21 May, Kinodvor, Café, 10 pm
11 Ethio-Punk Songs
Thursday 28 May, Kinodvor, Café, 10 pm
Mariem Hassan, the Voice of the Sahara
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