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Israel opens its first embassy in Slovenia since establishing diplomatic ties

Israel has officially opened an embassy in Slovenia for the first time since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992, marking a new step in their bilateral engagement. The embassy was inaugurated on Wednesday in Ljubljana during a ceremony attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon......

Basketball: Victor Wembanyama Speaks Freely Ahead of France-Slovenia Match

A few hours before a new meeting with the French team, Victor Wembanyama delivered a speech marked by growing confidence. Meeting with the press in Bercy, the captain of the French team discussed his relationship with public speaking, as well as his attachment to a venue that holds a special place in......

King Mohammed VI congratulates the President of Slovenia on National Day

On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Slovenia, His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the Slovenian President, Ms. Nataša Pirc Musar, reaffirming the quality of the friendly relations that unite the Kingdom of Morocco and Slovenia. In his message, the Sovereign......

Slovenia holds new referendum on assisted dying law

Slovenian citizens will once again head to the polls on Sunday to decide whether a recently approved law on assisted dying should take effect or be suspended. The referendum was requested by a civic group backed by the Catholic Church and conservative opposition parties, who oppose the legislation adopted......

Slovenia declares Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu persona non grata

The Slovenian government announced on Thursday that it has unanimously decided to ban Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering its territory, citing ongoing international legal proceedings against him for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. In its statement, the government......

Slovenia imposes EU’s first arms embargo on Israel over Gaza conflict

Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to enforce an arms embargo against Israel, citing Tel Aviv’s actions in Gaza as violations of international law. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob, aims to halt the violence in Gaza, which the Slovenian government has......

Slovenia endorses Morocco's autonomy initiative for lasting Sahara solution

The Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tanja Fajon, emphasized on Friday that her country regards Morocco's autonomy initiative, presented in 2007, as a solid foundation for a definitive resolution to the regional dispute surrounding the Moroccan Sahara. Speaking at......

Portugal's Penalty Drama Ends in Tears of Joy Against Resilient Slovenia

In a pulsating round of 16 encounter at Euro 2024, Portugal navigated through the eye of the needle, emerging victorious against a resilient Slovenia side after a dramatic penalty shootout. The night was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Cristiano Ronaldo reduced to tears after his penalty was saved......

Slovenia Echoes Growing International Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan

RABAT, Morocco - Slovenia has become the 16th European Union country to endorse Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara, joining a growing chorus of international support that includes over 100 United Nations member countries.  In a joint statement issued after her meeting with Moroccan Foreign......