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Vučić hosts gala dinner; the President of Serbia with the guests of the Summit PHOTO
The First International Wine Fair "Wine Vision of the Open Balkans", under the auspices of the governments of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania, was opened today in the presence of the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vui and the Prime Ministers of Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro, Edi Rama, Dimitar Kovaevski and Dritan Abazovi, with the opening Red Wine "Open Balkan" made from three loc
Pahor to host regional summit in September
Ljubljana – Slovenian President Borut Pahor will host the leaders of the Brdo-Brijuni initiative of regional cooperation for a summit at Brdo estate on 12 September which is to call on the EU to step up enlargement to the Western Balkans.
Slovenia absolutely supports Croatia’s Schengen entry, minister says
Obrežje – Interior Minister Tatjana Bobnar stressed as she met her Croatian counterpart Davor Božinović in Obrežje, east, on Monday that Slovenia absolutely supports Croatia’s entry into the Schengen zone. Božinović said this is in both countries’s interest, which Bobnar confirmed.
Fajon says sanctions against Russia necessary
Bled – Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon defended EU sanctions against Russia in a debate at the Bled Strategic Forum on Monday, arguing there was no alternative. She acknowledged, though, that things may get tough.
Two Italian senators visit Italian community in Slovenia
Koper – Italian senators Debora Serracchiani and Tatjana Rojc, both members of the Democratic Party (PD), met representatives of the Italian community in Slovenia on Monday. The minority’s representatives said they would like Italy to support their efforts for their constitutional rights. The officials agreed minorities should have MP seats guaranteed.
Pahor and Johannesson discus Ukraine, Western Balkans
Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor and his Icelandic counterpart Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson called for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis as they met in Ljubljana on Saturday. They highlighted Slovenia’s important role in the Western Balkans and reaffirmed the good relations between Slovenia and Iceland.
Golob expects up to EUR 1bn aid to be needed for business next year
Ljubljana – Prime Minister Robert Golob has told TV Slovenija in an interview the EUR 40 million package to help businesses cope with high energy prices is focused on this year when problems are still few, while next year up to one billion euro in aid will be needed.
Pahor reaffirms strong support for Ukraine sovereignty
Ljubljana/Kyiv – President Borut Pahor reaffirmed Slovenia’s “strongest support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine” as he delivered a video address at the launch of the Crimea Platform on Tuesday.
President says EU champion of democracy as victims of totalitarian regimes remembered
Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor underlined the role of the EU as the champion of democracy, human rights and the rule of law as he addressed a memorial ceremony to mark the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of all Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes on Tuesday. A minute of silence was held at the National Assembly.
Presidential election campaign gets going in earnest
Ljubljana – Today is the first day when candidates vying to become Slovenia’s new president in the 23 October election can submit their candidacy, and voters can formally support their candidates with signatures.
The candidates have until 28 September to submit their candidacy with the National Electoral Commission.
President Biden's Visit to Saudi Arabia: Saudi-US Relations in Freefall
International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, the Balkans and around the world. T-Fai Yeung, researcher at the Global Studies Institute Hong Kong, prepared analysis entitled "President Biden's Visit to Saudi Arabia: Saudi-US Relations in Freefall
Demokracija: PM rewarding journalists for “media murders” of rival SDS
Ljubljana – Last week has shown whose servants are the many journalist who were calling for journalistic autonomy under the previous, SDS-led government, including during the strike at public broadcaster RTV Slovenija, the magazine Demokracija says in Thursday’s editorial, headlined Incest of Journalism and Politics Laid Bare.
NSi urges govt not to reverse tax reform, proposes measures
Ljubljana – The opposition New Slovenia (NSi) has urged the government not to reverse the tax reform introduced by the previous government, while also noting that it should prepare a package of targeted measures to help vulnerable groups as well as measures to help business cope with the growing energy prices.
Higher Court upholds SD’s EUR 10,000 libel claim against Janša
Ljubljana – The ruling ordering opposition Democrats (SDS) head Janez Janša to pay EUR 10,000 in damages and apologise to the coalition Social Democrats (SD) for claiming the party operated from a “stolen Jewish villa” has become final.
Delo criticises Golob’s attitude to media
Ljubljana – Defections of prominent journalists to politics are undoubtedly deepening the crisis of journalism and undermining its credibility, Delo says in Saturday’s front-page commentary after two journalists have joined the Government Communication Office (UKOM) and the ruling Freedom Movement PR teams this week.