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Number of illegal migrants more than doubles to 15,500 in Jan-Sept
Slovenian police intercepted a total of 15,590 illegal migrants in the January-September period, a rise of 115% from the same nine-month period last year. Police statistics show that Afghanistan citizens accounted for the largest single group of illegal migrants – 2,691 of the total.
Slovenia reserved about Ukraine’s joining NATO
Vitanje – Slovenia is reserved about Ukraine’s joining NATO due to major security risks involved, Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon told reporters on Tuesday. “If NATO were to take a decision to admit Ukraine as member, it could be a clear declaration of the start of war,” she said on the sidelines of an event in Vitanje.
President Pahor attending ceremonial events for Queen Elizabeth II
London/Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor will travel to London on Sunday to pay his respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II at ceremonial events before attending her state funeral on Monday.
Večer critical of govt decision to pull out of Boxer deal
Ljubljana – The government’s decision to rescind the Boxer defence deal was not a good one, says Večer on Saturday, noting that Slovenia does not have a long-term strategic reflection on the development of the armed forces.
Slovenia pulling out of Boxer defence deal
Brdo pri Kranju – Slovenia will rescind the EUR 281 million agreement on the purchase of 45 Boxer armoured personnel carriers from the OCCAR programme after an audit of the deal was completed, Defence Minister Marjan Šarec announced after Thursday’s cabinet session. The contractual fine could reach as high as EUR 70 million.
Slovenia, Germany to boost cooperation in defence
Ljubljana – Slovenia and Germany plan to sign a declaration on enhanced bilateral cooperation in defence, the Government Communication Office said as the cabinet took note of this decision at Thursday’s session.
President Pahor to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor will represent Slovenia at the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday, his office announced on Wednesday. During the funeral, the flag will be lowered to half-mast in front of the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana between noon and 2pm.
"It has just been confirmed that two NATO members are also participating in the ploy"
Political scientist from Bosnia-Herzegovina Jasmin Mujanovi warned the public "about the ploy that are being prepared for that country by Zagreb, Belgrade, but also by some members of the EU and NATO".
LIVE Summit of the "Brdo-Brioni" process begins; Vučić also arrived
President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vui, is participating in the summit.
Croatian President Zoran Milanovi and Slovenian President Borut Pahor welcome the guests.
Vjosa Osmani also arrived. The members of the BiH Presidency efik Daferovi, Milorad Dodik and eljko Komi are also present. Immediately after them came the President of Montenegro Milo Djukanovi.
Brdo-Brioni Process summit in Slovenia today; Vučić attends
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vui, is also participating in the Summit.
Pahor congratulates new King Charles III
Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor extended his congratulations on Sunday to the new King Charles III, who was formally proclaimed king of the UK and Commonwealth on Saturday. In his message on Twitter, Pahor wished him all the best in conducting his important mission.
Fajon calls for cooperation in dealing with global challenges in Cairo
Cairo – Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stressed the importance of cooperation and dialogue in dealing with key global challenges as she addressed a ministerial of the Arab League in Egypt’s Cairo on Tuesday. She also presented to the ministers Slovenia’s bid for the UN Security Council in 2024-25.
Serbian ambassador summoned over Vučić’s statements about Slovenia
Ljubljana – The Slovenian Foreign Ministry has summoned Serbian Ambassador to Slovenia Zorana Vlatković for talks over the statements that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić made about Slovenia during Slovenian President Borut Pahor’s visit in Belgrade on Saturday.
Prebilič collects enough signatures to run for president
Ljubljana – Vladimir Prebilič, a defence expert who is currently serving as Kočevje mayor, has collected enough signatures to submit his candidacy for Slovenian president, he told the press in Ljubljana on Monday. At a joint news conference with Vesna, this non-parliamentary party promoting a green agenda announced its support for Prebilič’s bid.
Dnevnik laments lack of substance in Slovenia’s foreign policy
Ljubljana – Soon to be one hundred days into its term, the government’s biggest foreign policy achievement it to have moved the country away from the Visegrad Quarter. In other areas, visible shifts or achievements are nowhere to be seen, Dnevnik comments on Saturday.