Ljubljana
Focus
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1. 2. 2012
Greenest Local Authority
On 31 January 2012, the City of Ljubljana was proclaimed "Greenest Local Authority 2011" among urban local authorities. More
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30. 1. 2012
Foolish Shrovetide Time
From 2 February to 1 April 2012, the Jakopič Promenade in Ljubljana’s Tivoli Park plays host to a photographic exhibition by Primož Hieng entitled ‘This Foolish Shrovetide Time’. More
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30. 1. 2012
City of Literature
The City of Ljubljana has submitted its candidacy for the UNESCO title ‘Ljubljana – City of Literature’. More
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27. 1. 2012
A stamp dedicated to Ljubljana
On 27 January 2012 in the main atrium at Ljubljana Central Post Office, a stamp was unveiled dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Ljubljana being enclosed behind a barbed wire fence. More
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24. 1. 2012
Farewell Prof Dr Slavko Ziherl
Ljubljana City Councillor Prof Dr Slavko Ziherl of the Liberal Democracy of Slovenia party has died. More
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6. 1. 2012
Prešeren Square
The Flexi Journey travel blog has ranked Prešeren Square as being among Europe’s 50 most beautiful squares. More
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22. 12. 2011
Pre-term departure of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
At midnight on 21 December 2011, Zoran Janković stood down from his position as Mayor, and Jani Möderndorfer from his position as Deputy Mayor. More
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9. 12. 2011
CNG filling station
Slovenia’s first CNG (compressed natural gas) filling station for vehicles running on methane has opened in Ljubljana. More
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8. 12. 2011
Most beautiful larger city
As part of the ‘My country – beautiful and hospitable’ project Ljubljana has been rated as the most beautiful and most hospitable larger city in Slovenia. More
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6. 12. 2011
Mayor of the Month for December 2011
The City Mayors Foundation has declared Mayor of Ljubljana Zoran Janković its Mayor of the Month for December 2011. More
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1. 12. 2011
December in Ljubljana
December is a month where Ljubljana carries a special festive glow. More
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1. 12. 2011
“Access City Award 2012”
Ljubljana has received special mention from the European Commission for increased accessibility in the field of transport and related infrastructure. More
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23. 11. 2011
City Reading
Ljubljana City Library has launched a new project to encourage reading among adults entitled ‘City Reading’. More
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22. 11. 2011
Rožanc Awards 2011
At Ljubljana City Museum, Deputy Mayor Aleš Čerin gave out the 2011 Marjan Rožanc Awards for the field of sport in the City of Ljubljana. More
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21. 11. 2011
Heart-friendly city
City traffic wardens are set to become life savers in emergency cases by offering resuscitation and first aid. More
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18. 11. 2011
Noble Person 2011
Nada Verbič, the head teacher of Ljubljana kindergarten Jelka has been selected as ‘Noble Person 2011’ in this year’s ‘Open-armed people’ campaign. More
News
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Ljubljana hosting a second persecuted writer
As part of the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), Ljubljana has adopted Moroccan writer and journalist Ali Amar. More
26. 1. 2012
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Ljubljana showcased in Vienna
Ljubljana is being showcased at the ‘Build the city - Examples for and from Vienna’ exhibition, which focuses on urban planning in cities. More
25. 1. 2012
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Plečnik’s chess set
On public view until 29 February 2012 at City Hall there is a chess set produced to the plans of Jože Plečnik. More
20. 1. 2012
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Exhibition of illustrations by Ančka Gošnik Godec
Until Sunday 12 February 2012, the Kresija Gallery plays host to an exhibition of children’s illustrations by Ančka Gošnik Godec from a picture book by Polonca Kovač entitled "Little Witch’s Herbs". More
19. 1. 2012
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Exhibition of illustrations by Lila Prap
Until Sunday 25 March, the glass atrium at Ljubljana City Hall is the venue of an exhibition entitled ‘Insects’ Whys’ of illustrations from a picture book by internationally acclaimed illustrator Lila Prap. More
12. 1. 2012
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Supporting an initiative by the Association against Sexual Abuse
The City of Ljubljana is supporting an initiative to introduce a day to fight against child sex abuse, proposed by the Association against Sexual Abuse. More
11. 1. 2012
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5 years of the funicular railway to the Castle
The funicular railway to Ljubljana Castle first ran on 28 December 2006. More
28. 12. 2011
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Šiška cultural quarter
The City of Ljubljana has donated space to be devoted to cultural activities in a building which used to belong to the former Šiška local authority. From this, the Šiška cultural quarter has been born in this area. More
16. 12. 2011
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New management of graffiti in the City of Ljubljana
As graffiti is part of artistic graphic expression and a component part of urban culture, in partnership with representatives of graffiti artists, the City of Ljubljana has selected and specified spaces upon which graffiti will be permitted. More
13. 12. 2011
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First solar plant on the roof of building C at Ljubljana Technology Park
In partnership with Sol Navitas Investments d.o.o., the 100 kW output MFE Sol Navitas Technology Park solar electric plant was launched on Wednesday 7 December 2011 on the roof of building C at Ljubljana Technology Park. More
8. 12. 2011
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New residential-business neighbourhood Polje II
On Friday 25 November 2011, Jožka Hegler, Director of the City of Ljubljana Public Housing Fund and Mayor Zoran Janković opened the residential-business neighbourhood Polje II between Zadobrovška cesta and cesta Polje in Ljubljana. More
25. 11. 2011
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Renovation of the Grudnovo nabrežje embankment
Ljubljana has been enriched by yet another upgraded footpath, where residents and visitors can take a stroll and enjoy the pleasant surroundings. More
23. 11. 2011
