Ljubljana

Thousands of protesters gathered in Ljubljana on 1 March to demand higher pensions and access to healthcare services exactly a month after the first such rally was organised by The Voice of Pensioners, a group initiated by Pavel Rupar, a former MP for the opposition Democrats (SDS). Rupar announced a new protest in a month.

A new competition for young pianists will be held as part of the Winter Festival in Ljubljana at the end of February and early March giving up-and-coming performers the chance to kick-start their concert careers.

The office building from which the suspects ran their "business"/Photo:Google street view

According to media outlet 24ur.com, the alleged Russian spies were two Argentine nationals, named Mario Roso Mayer Munos and Ludwiga Gischa, who operated through an art gallery, Art Gallery 5'14, and an information technology company DSM & IT.

Sportswear manufacturers Adidas and Lululemon have applied the findings that Slovenian researchers have made about differences between human feet to design brand new pairs of women's trainers.

Ivo Boscarol, the Ajdovščina-based entrepreneur who sold his successful ultra-light aircraft maker last year, has been honoured by the Manager Association for his lifetime achievement in management.

In Your Pocket, a European city guide publisher, has declared the winners of its 12th annual Best of Ljubljana competition. More than 100,000 readers, the biggest number yet, have cast their vote to pick their favourite cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs, shopping, cultural venues, and experiences.

Consumer electronic retailer Big Bang and marketing agency Sport Media Focus are launching what they expect will develop into the biggest festival of video games and e-sport in Slovenia. The first iteration of the Game Gang Show will be held at Ljubljana's fairgrounds between 31 March and 2 April.

Austrian investors still feel Slovenia offers good investment opportunities despite persistent issues such as red tape, high taxes, and shortage of skilled workers, shows a survey by Advantage Austria Ljubljana among Austrian-owned companies in the country.

The Debeli Rtič refugee centre at the seaside has unveiled a new addition to its playground. The 28 Ukrainian children staying there will be able to pass time by playing an outdoor wooden percussion instrument donated by the International Women's Club Ljubljana (SILA IWCL).

In partnership with the hotel chain Accor, Mogotel Hotel Group has launched its first two Ibis Styles hotels in Slovenia by rebranding Hotel Central and The Fuzzy Log in Ljubljana's city centre.

The largest hotel operator in the Baltic countries, Mogotel Hotel Group leased the two Ljubljana hotels in summer last year for 20 years for a combined €12 million.