Thessaloniki: Ali Abbasi Set For Meet The Neighbors+ Jury, ‘God Will Not Help’ By Croatian Filmmaker Hana Jušić Among Competition Titles

EXCLUSIVE: Twelve new works, including God Will Not Help, the buzzy feature from Croatian filmmaker Hana Jušić, will screen as part of the Meet The Neighbors+ competition sidebar at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival. The jury for this year’s...

How can music unite nations?

Few places in the world show how powerfully music can unite former foes quite like the Balkans. Inevitably, I have to return to a standard phrase, “What are the borders of the Balkans?” or “Where do the Balkans begin and end?” In the storyline...

Two Croatian films among contenders for big European Film Awards

by croatiaweek October 14, 2025 in Entertainment (Photo: HAVC) Two Croatian productions have made it into the shortlist for the 2025 European Film Awards, marking another strong year for Croatian cinema on the international stage. The European...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Nemo, Loreen, Mimicat and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

‘Bugonia’, ‘On Falling’ & ‘Sound Of Falling’ Among Titles On The European Film Awards Nominations Shortlist 

The European Film Academy has shortlisted 67 films, which will be available to receive nominations for the 38th European Film Awards, taking place on January 17, 2026. The shortlist includes 44 feature films, 15 documentary films, and 8 animated...

Slovenia and Roma Criminality

Another one of these articles about young Roma robbing a man in the Novo Mesto region. The facts are not to be denied, as the Roma, aged 14 to 16 were arrested by the police and will be indicted. The issue here is that the general trend is to lump...

Enjoy an Afternoon of Music and Dancing at the Polka Harvest Ball

After a summer of polka events outdoors at the SNPJ Slovenian Farm in Kirtland, the dance floor comes indoors for events such as the annual Harvest Polka Ball hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid. Taking place at the...

Vatican names judges for abuse trial of former Jesuit artist Rupnik

ROME (AP) — The Vatican took the unusual step on Monday of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist, whose mosaics decorate basilicas around the world and who was accused by more than two dozen women of...

Sport in brief: October 6, 2025

WOMEN’S RUGBY LEAGUE: Anna Davies and Molly Jones both scored two tries as Wigan came from behind to beat St Helens 16-12 in the Super League Grand Final on Sunday evening. Played in front of a record crowd for the women’s game of over 5,000 it...

Guardiaris joins forces with Otokar on defence simulation

Slovenian simulation specialist Guardiaris, which is quickly becoming a major defence industry player, has entered into a strategic partnership with Otokar, a large Turkish defence vehicle manufacturer, to jointly develop next-generation...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Hungary: Latest team news and TV information

Portugal have the chance of confirming their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year when they welcome Hungary in their next qualifier. Roberto Martinez's side had to tough it out against the Republic of Ireland to maintain their perfect...

Where to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria: Latest team news and TV information

Spain will look to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Bulgaria in their next qualifier. La Roja continued their perfect start to their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Georgia in their previous...

Where to watch Latvia vs. England: Latest team news and TV information

England will aim to officially secure their ticket to next summer's World Cup finals when they make the trip to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel's England continue to go from strength to strength, with the German boss ticking off...

Where to watch Italy vs. Israel: Latest team news and TV information

Italy return to Udine on Tuesday night knowing that just a single point against Israel will be enough to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Luciano Spalletti's side edged an unforgettable nine-goal thriller when the two teams met...

Slovenian rescue teams searching for 3 Croatian mountaineers swept away by an avalanche

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Rescue teams in Slovenia were searching on Sunday for three mountaineers from neighboring Croatia who apparently… LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Rescue teams in Slovenia were searching on Sunday for three mountaineers from...

Highlights for Slovenia 0-0 Switzerland in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in for another World Cup Qualifying match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH In a match that...

Watch Slovenia vs Switzerland: Live streams as Granit Xhaka's men look to tighten World Cup qualification stranglehold

Watch Slovenia vs Switzerland as the dominant Group B leaders look to take another confident step towards the 2026 World Cup, with all the information on live streams and TV coverage right here. Slovenia vs Switzerland: Key information ► Date:...

Mosaic artist Rupnik faces Vatican trial over abuse of over 20 women, including nuns

ROME — The Vatican took the unusual step on Monday of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist, whose mosaics decorate basilicas around the world and who was accused by more than two dozen women of...

Watch Sweden vs Kosovo: TV & streaming info as Isak and Gyokeres look to rescue World Cup qualification campaign

Watch Sweden vs Kosovo for a crucial game for Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres in World Cup qualifying, with all the information on live streams and TV coverage right here. Sweden vs Kosovo: Key information ► Date: Monday 13 October 2025 ►...

Slovenian rescue teams searching for 3 mountaineers

Rescue teams in Slovenia were searching on Sunday for three mountaineers from neighbouring Croatia who apparently were swept away in an avalanche, police said. The three were part of a group of seven mountaineers heading up the Tosc Mountain in...