Here's a fun fact next time someone quizzes you on Slovenia: There are still over 400 brown bears in Slovenia. Tips for running away from bears were discussed in our post here.
The people of Slovenia, who's official language is Slovene or Slovenian, have an education system ranked 12th in the world and 4th in Europe (according to PISA). With spectacular caves and castles just waiting to be explored this country has a lot to offer.
But have you stopped recently and asked: What's the goss in Slovenia? Probably not. So what is actually happening over there and what can you casually bring up in your next intelligent conversation to sound like a world traveller?
Well, it seems Slovenia's finance minister might have gotten himself into a pickle, resigning on Wednesday (13th July 2016). Just a week earlier the country's central bank office was raided (by the proper authorities of course) in search of information relating to allegations of "abuse of office and official duties during a bank bailout" back in 2013 (Euobserver, 2016).
Bailout, simply put, is where someone, for example a government, offers money to a failing business to prevent the negative repercussions of its downfall (Thanks investopedia.com). Bringing this back to picturesque Slovenia, according to the euobserver, over 4.5 million euros of public money was used to bailout multiple Slovenian banks. The Slovene police say it is reasonable to conclude that person's of authority were part of a 257 million euro scam during these events and according to local media four suspects have been named including the governor of the central bank (Bostjan Jazbec), former vice-governors (Stanislava Zadravec Caprirolo and Janez Fabijan) and the head of the central bank's assets evaluation division (Tomaz Cemazar). Obviously if you are going to name drop it's probably an idea to have the pronunciation down pat- we wish you the very best with that!
Although, whenever dinning in Slovenia it is best to keep any business discussions away from the dinner table as they may prefer to keep their business and social life separate.
On a lighter note, the new Nordic skiing complex in Planica has won the 2016 Plečnik Prize, Slovenia's top architectural award. With seven ski-jumping hills and indoor and outdoor cross-country skiing track this place is ready to host international events.
Yes, yes skiing is great but who are the real celebs from Slovenia? Well, if you haven't heard of 2CELLOS you can thank us for bringing culture into your previously beige lives. Half of the duo is from Slovenia! That's right Luka Šulić was born in Maribor, Slovenia! Do you find yourself suddenly loving the sound of Slovenia? Thought so!
Can you guess who from Madam Secretary is from Slovenia? Željko Ivanek known as Russell Jackson, the White House Chief of Staff.
Okay, okay we have convinced you - Slovenia sounds a like an interesting place to visit. We have done a little research on customs and traditions to get you started.
> https://www.slovenedream.com/slovenia/customs_and_manners.html
-> http://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/slovenia-guide
-> http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Slovenia.html
We leave you to book your flights and pack your bags as we expect you are now dreaming of the marvelous Slovenia.
-> https://www.lonelyplanet.com/slovenia
-> http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/slovenia
-> http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/slovenia/
Keep living your beautiful lives of spice! xx
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