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Bloomberg
18 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Slovenia Restarts Search Process for New Central-Bank Governor
The latest candidate to lead Slovenia's central bank will try to win over the country's ruling parties this week in a bid to fill a role that's been vacant for almost five months. President Natasa Pirc Musar, whose strained relationship with Prime Minister Robert Golob has so far delayed the appointment process, is backing Simon Savsek — a former European Central Bank analyst who currently heads the European Investment Bank 's office in Ljubljana.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luka Doncic Reveals How He Fell In Love With Basketball
Luka Doncic Reveals How He Fell In Love With Basketball originally appeared on Fadeaway World. In a surprise guest appearance on the 'Mind the Game' podcast, Lakers star Luka Doncic opened up on all kinds of topics, ranging from his personal life to his career in the NBA. In one segment, Doncic even tells the story of how he first developed a passion for the game, tracing the origins of his love back to his father, Sasa. Advertisement "For me, I wasn't good at any other sports," said Doncic. "I was playing a lot of sports, tennis, soccer, and basketball were the main ones. For me, it was fun just to do sports. And then I went outside, I love to go outside after school. I went outside every day, playing anything, but mostly basketball. I went to his games when I started being a ball boy… EuroLeague games. That's how I used my time to get into basketball. They let us in before the game, halftime, I was just shooting.' Doncic, 26, grew up in Ljubljana, Slovenia, as the son of a professional athlete. Doncic's dad, Sasa, played one season of Euroleague basketball, averaging 2.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game on 40.6% shooting. He also played in the Slovenian Premier League, where he won two championships and three Slovenian Cups. After Sasa's playing career ended in 2010, he took on a coaching role for various clubs until 2022, when he presumably retired. At 50 years old, Sasa's career is already said and done, but the same cannot be said for his son, Luka, who is currently taking the league by storm. After growing up in the game and developing a love for the sport at an early age, Doncic was able to get a head start on his development, and it could be why he's so effective on the court today. After years of learning and growing with professionals, Luka learned all the tricks of the trade, and it's translated well into his career. Advertisement Starting at 13, Doncic's basketball journey is nothing short of impressive. Just a few years after joining Real Madrid's youth academy, he became the youngest player ever (at just 16 years old) to play for a senior team in the Spanish ACB League. It didn't take long after that for Doncic to emerge as a true basketball superstar. He won his first Euroleague MVP in 2018, led them to a championship, and then cemented his future by going third overall to the Mavericks in 2018. Ultimately, it didn't work out in Dallas, but Luka's status as an elite point guard remains intact. At just 26 years old, Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA, and he's the face of the Lakers after they gave up Anthony Davis to trade for him. In 50 games during the 2024-25 campaign, he averaged 28.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game on 43.8% shooting. As a 5x All-Star, 5x All-NBA player, and former Rookie of the Year, Luka's talents are undeniable, and his potential may be the highest for anyone in the league at his age. Going into a critical offseason, Doncic must stay in shape and develop chemistry with teammates so that he can help lead the Lakers to better results in 2026. Related: Chicago Bulls Would Have Offered Anything In Exchange For Luka Doncic This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
6 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Bear attacks and critically injures woman walking her dog in Slovenia forest
Bear that attacked multiple people in Slovakia seen running across yard A woman was in critical condition on Wednesday after a bear attack in a forested area outside Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, police said. The attack on Tuesday occurred at the edge of the forest in Skofljica, some 6 miles southeast of the capital, as the woman was walking her dog, police said. The bear retreated into the forest after the attack and police have advised local residents to stay away and be cautious. "There are several hunters in the field at the same time, who are responsible for possibly deterring bears from points where contact with humans could occur," police said. "If it is necessary to increase the number of hunters in the field, we will do so." The incident came just days after authorities approved the culling of 206 brown bears, whose population in the area has grown to around 1,000 bears. The small Alpine nation of just over 2 million people is widely forested with many protected nature zones. Authorities occasionally approve bear or wolf culls despite strong opposition from animal rights groups. Two bear attacks on people were recorded in 2022, according to Slovenia's official STA news agency. European brown bear (Ursus arctos), in the Notranjska forest, Slovenia, in a 2021 file photo. Sergio Pitamitz/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The nation of Slovakia, to the northeast, has also grappled with a surging brown bear population as well as attacks on humans. Last month, lawmakers approved a plan to shoot about 350 brown bears in Slovakia after a man was mauled to death while walking in a forest there, the BBC reported. In 2024, a woman died in Slovakia after being chased by a bear through dense forest and mountainous terrain.
Washington Post
7 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Bear attack leaves woman in critical condition in Slovenia
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — A woman was in critical condition on Wednesday after a bear attack in a forested area outside Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, police said. The attack on Tuesday occurred at the edge of the forest in Skofljica, some 10 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of the capital, police said. The bear retreated into the forest after the attack and police have advised Skofljica residents to stay away and be cautious.
The Independent
7 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Woman fighting for life after bear attack just miles from European capital
A woman is currently in a critical condition in hospital following a bear attack on Tuesday in a wooded area. The incident occurred at the edge of a forest in Skofljica, roughly six miles southeast of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. After the attack, the bear retreated into the nearby forest. Local authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid the area. This attack occurred days after the government authorised the culling of 206 brown bears, whose population has grown to approximately 1,000. The new cull by the government will occur in the southern regions of Slovenia and can be carried out until July 1, 2026. This is in response to the increasing number of attacks on livestock, which generates high costs for protection and compensation. Slovenia, an Alpine country with a population of just over two million, has extensive forests and numerous protected natural areas. Despite opposition from animal rights organisations, authorities occasionally approve culls of bears and wolves. According to the country's official STA news agency, there were two bear attacks on people recorded in 2022. In April 2023, a bear attacked and bit a man walking his dog in Želimlje, a village approximately 12 miles from Ljubljana.
