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At least eight people were injured when an explosion occurred outside a nightclub in north western Slovenia in the city of Kranj early on Sunday morning and reportedly involved a hand grenade. This attack follows a similar incident on 22 May, when a hand grenade was thrown at a police station located approximately 100 metres from the nightclub. The motive for these attacks is unclear. Travellers in the area are urged to monitor local advisories.
Lake Bled © J. Skok/Slovenian Tourist Board
A small country, half the size of Switzerland in the south of
central Europe, Slovenia is packed with unusual and often unique
attractions and experiences, from primeval forests to a lively
architecturally beautiful city, and thermal springs to the
mysterious Karst (limestone plateau) caves.
The country is sandwiched between Italy, Croatia, Hungary and
Austria, with a coastline on the Adriatic Sea to the south
west.
Visitors to this picturesque corner of Europe can enjoy several
amazing contrasting experiences in the space of one day: start with
a morning dip in the Adriatic, followed by a couple of hours skiing
on Alpine slopes, then explore the subterranean wonders of the
Karst or become invigorated with a thermal bath, before strolling
through vine-clad hills or ancient forests, and ending the day in a
sophisticated casino. Ideally, though, it takes much longer than a
day to sample all the delights of this fascinating Republic.
The vibrant capital city, Ljubljana, sports a mix of Baroque,
Renaissance and Art Nouveau architecture, exuding an Austro-Alpine
atmosphere gleaned from belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire
for many centuries.
Finally, Slovenia boasts of having 2,000 hours of sunshine a
year in which to enjoy all its offerings. The locals are proud to
explain why visitors are enchanted with their country: Slovenia is
the only country in the world with 'love' in its name.
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