Latest News from Slovenia
Slovenia logs 255 new Covid cases on Thursday
Ljubljana – Slovenia reported 255 new coronavirus cases for Thursday, down 31 on the day before and 39 in weekly comparison, shows data by the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ). No additional Covid-related deaths were reported. The NIJZ estimates that there are currently 3,915 active cases in the country, down by some 150 on the day before.
US religious freedom report notes pending requests in Slovenia
Washington – The US Office of International Religious Freedom published its 2021 religious freedom report on Thursday, noting religious communities’ concerns in Slovenia about several loopholes and pending requests, including those related to halal meals, male circumcision and a lack of certain religious staff in the military.
Caritas Slovenia raised over EUR 3m for Ukraine so far
Ljubljana – Caritas Slovenia has so far raised more than EUR 3 million in aid for Ukraine in what is the biggest humanitarian campaign dedicated to a foreign country in Slovenia’s history. The organisation, which has so far sent 20 shipments totalling 283 tonnes of aid to the war-stricken country, notes that the situation there calls for more and more help.
Austrian foreign minister due in Ljubljana on Monday
Ljubljana – Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon will host her Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg in Ljubljana on Monday in what will be her first international bilateral meeting since the new Slovenian government assumed office. Schallenberg will also meet Prime Minister Robert Golob and President Borut Pahor.
Defence expert says continued Ukraine war failure of diplomacy
Ljubljana – Defence expert Vladimir Prebilič has assessed for the STA that the continuation of the war in Ukraine constitutes a failure of diplomacy, while noting that the pressure from Kyiv on the EU and NATO to provide aid is not productive. He believes that the aid received by Ukraine in the current form is unsustainable in the long run.
US congratulates new government
Ljubljana – The United States has congratulated Prime Minister Robert Golob and the new Slovenian government on their confirmation by parliament. According to the US Embassy, the US is looking forward “to continuing to advance global security and prosperity through our combined efforts in NATO and international organizations.”