André Rieu, the rockstar of classical music: millions of followers and a castle for a home

In Vrijthof, the largest square in Maastricht, someone has taped a piece of paper to a lamp-post with the handwritten words 'André Rieu is unne wikser' ('André Rieu is a magician' in Limburgish, the language of the region). A few metres away, his...

Boulder filmmakers examine how history must stop repeating itself in “For the Living”

Each June, a few hundred cyclists hop on their bikes and pedal 60 miles across Poland, following the path a 10-year-old boy once walked alone after being freed from Auschwitz. The event is called Ride for the Living, and when Boulder-based...

Square in Piran named treasure of European film culture

Piran, 24 October - The 1st of May Square in Piran has been named a Treasure of European Film Culture by the European Film Academy. The oldest square in the coastal town was featured in Slovenian film classics, such as Summer in a Seashell and Our...

NBC delivers most-watched NBA opener since 2011, United Media lands rights

The NBA’s return to national US network NBC delivered the most-watched October opening night in 15 years for the top basketball league domestically. The major broadcaster’s doubleheader on Tuesday night – in which the Oklahoma City Thunder...

Brenda Frese highlights health, newcomers at Maryland women’s basketball media day

By Faith Harris and Holliday Woodard Coach Brenda Frese returned to the podium for her 24th Maryland women’s basketball media day on Thursday, introducing an international-heavy team with seven new players. Frese is focused on roster health — an...

Almost half of Slovenians worried about AI-generated fake news

Ljubljana, 24 October - Almost half of Slovenians (47%) are concerned that artificial intelligence can create and spread fake information, according to a survey released by Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research and Slovenia's Mediana at...

FNE at Festival of Slovenian Film Portorož 2025: Elvis Starling

PORTOROŽ: Boris Jurjaševič’s feature film Elvis Starling / Elvis Škorc is screening in the competition of the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoroz, running 21 - 26 October 2025 in Portorož. This coming-of-age film is based on the popular novel...

FNE at Festival of Slovenian Film Portorož 2025: It Was a Beautiful Day

PORTOROŽ: Perica Rai’s independent debut feature It Was a Beautiful Day / Pa takolep dan je bil is screening in the competition of the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoroz, which runs 21 - 26 October 2025 in Portorož. Four best friends reunite...

FNE at Festival of Slovenian Film Portorož 2025: Stealing Land

PORTOROŽ: Žiga Virc’s feature film Stealing Land / Zemljo krast is screening in the competition of the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoroz, running 21 - 26 October 2025 in Portorož. This Slovenian/Austrian coproduction shot in just two days...

Newcastle v Fulham Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Fulham Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to follow up that excellent 3-0 Champions...

Sport in brief: October 23, 2025

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Merseyside hosts two contenders for this year’s African player of the year with Liverpool’s two-time winner Mo Salah and Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye joining Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr among the 10 nominations. Salah last won the title...

Slovenian-Austrian forum focuses on hydrogen tech, AI in medicine

A Slovenian-Austrian business forum has been held in Vienna, stressing the importance of synergy of business, diplomacy and culture in sustainable development efforts. The event heard that Slovenian and Austrian companies are undergoing a period...

‘It's a great place’ | Slovenian forward Tibor Mirtič settles in with Penn State men’s basketball

Penn State’s frontcourt is mostly freshmen, but it had an intriguing international addition this past offseason. Forward Tibor Mirtič has spent the past few seasons playing professionally in Slovenia. Now, he’s about to start his first season in...

Biking 220 miles over six days through Italy, Austria and the Julian Alps of Slovenia

Virginia S. MasonThe weather cooperated, other than riding for a couple of hours in one torrential rain storm. Our jackets kept us mostly dry. Virginia S. Mason The scenery exceeded expectations on our weeklong bicycle trip through the Dolomites...

Shamrock Rovers v Celje LIVE stream information, score updates, TV channel info and more

Shamrock Rovers will host Slovenian outfit Celje this evening as the Europa Conference League rumbles on. Stephen Bradley's side have had to wait to win the league title after stuttering close to the finish line, yet the group will have circled...

Europe’s Top Heritage City for 2026 Revealed — and It’s in Slovenia

If you love cities that wear their history on cobblestones, mark your maps: Ptuj, Slovenia’s oldest town, has just been named Europe’s Best Heritage City 2026 by European Best Destinations (EBD). Set along the River Drava, Ptuj isn’t a museum...

Ljubljana Fashion Week 2025 Highlights: Sustainable Couture To Streetwear Trends

Sari Valenci catwalk at Ljubljana Fashion Week, October 2025 Paul Allen/ Andfotography2 With 60 designers participating in over 40 shows and exhibitions running over four days this month, Ljubljana Fashion Week (LJFW) was certainly an ambitious...

Modern times require public media to be present on many platforms

The Bulgarian National Radio hosted the annual Public Broadcasters International (PBI) Conference for the first time. Heads and representatives of public radio and television stations from 24 countries participated, including UK, France, Spain,...

Former cyclist Emma Pooley witnessed ‘unscientific bullying’ around food amid the sport’s high prevalence of eating disorders

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Emma Pooley may have retired from professional cycling around a decade ago, but she believes that the effects of under-fueling – what she describes as her “weird” relationship with food – are still with her. Those...

Foreign Taekwondo Festival to Bring Global Martial Arts Enthusiasts to Seoul’s Kukkiwon

A scene from the Foreigners’ Taekwondo Championship. (Photo courtesy of Kukkiwon) SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Hundreds of foreign residents will gather in Seoul this week for the 2025 Foreigners’ Taekwondo Championship, a cultural event...