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Did you know: train Urban transported in the first 100 days 16.720 passengers
On August 3, 2018 electric train Urban marked his 100th working day. He has up to now transported 16.720 passengers.
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Construction of a new Ljubljana animal shelter
In July we started building a new shelter for abandoned animals (Gmajnice).
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Renovation of the pier at Koseški bajer completed
The renovation of the wooden platform at Koseški bajer (Koseze Pond), which started in May, has been completed. Koseški bajer is located in the midst of urban space and receives many visitors.
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The south-east part of the castle walls at Šance is renovated
South-east part of the castle walls at Šance has been renovated. We have renovated a part of the remains of the fortifications on the castle hill, which was between 1938 and 1939 reworked into a promenade by the architect Jože Plečnik and his team. The renovation, which started on March 15, comprised of a reconstruction of the walls, main stairway, columns, fence, lodges and landscaping the surroundings.
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Reception of young Golden Slovenian handball players
On Monday, 30 July, a reception of young Slovenian handball players, who have won the title of European Champions in the category under 20 years, was taking place in front of the Town Hall. The handball players were welcomed also by the mayor Zoran Janković, who presented them with a symbolic gift – a statue of the Ljubljana dragon.
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A new public swimming pool in Vevče is to be built
Citizens of Ljubljana and its visitors will be able in just two years time to swim in a new swimming pool Vevče. On the site of a former very popular public swimming pool, which has been abandoned for years now, we will construct a new covered pool together with corresponding infrastructure.
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Library by the Water back this summer
In July and August you are welcome to the Library by the Water at public waterparks Kolezija and Kodeljevo, organized in cooperation with the public institute Ljubljana Sport by the public institute Ljubljana City Library.
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High state recognition for Dubravka Tomšič Srebotnjak and Darko Brlek
The Honorary Citizen of Ljubljana Prof Dubravka Tomšič Srebotnjak and the General and Artistic Director of the Ljubljana Festival Darko Brlek received high state recognitions on 4 July 2018.
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Take on the challenge – refuse to use plastic items and plastic bags in July
July is the international plastic free day. You are invited to take on the challenge and avoid using plastic products the whole month by replacing them with sustainable ones, that is, those in line with the circular economy principles.
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Renovated Hostel Celica opened its doors again
One of the most interesting and popular hostels in the world – Hostel Celica – opened its doors again on 1 July 2018. After 15 years in operation and use the comprehensive renovation of the building was much needed, as it brings added value to the living comfort following contemporary tourist trends and reinforces the recognisability and the concept of the global landmark, which in turn promotes Ljubljana’s trademark.
