A survey shows widespread pessimism among Slovenian citizens, with the feeling that this year was worse than the previous one; almost 40% of respondents think that life will be even more difficult next year

Ski jumping champion Nika Prevc set a new world record at 242,5 metres after hours of waiting for extremely windy conditions, won the inaugural women's event on the Planica ski-flying hill and her third straight Crystal Globe as overall World Cup winner

Tadej Pogačar set a record-breaking fourth win at the XX edition of Strade Bianche, the one-day classic around Siena in Tuscany, Italy, named after historic white gravel roads, finishing the 203km one minute ahead of Paul Seixas, with Isaac Del Toro third

Human rights lawyer Katarina Bervar Sternad has been appointed president of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption; the first woman at the helm of the watchdog, she aims to strengthen the delivery of its mission

Luka Koper, the operator of Slovenia's only seaport, Koper, posted net sales revenue increase by 15% in 2025 to €380 million, with net profit reaching €81,5 million, +35%; The company also reported another record in the number of containers handled