NGOs like to talk when human rights are allegedly violated in Slovenia, and when “censorship” and “pressures” on freedom of speech and media reporting are carried out. Although it is clear that these allegations have no basis in reality, as we are witnessing constant attacks on the government and the export of imaginary stories abroad, …
Defence Minister Matej Tonin said Slovenia was in talks with Slovakia to deploy up to 50 troops there to help enhance military presence in the country in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which borders Slovakia. Tonin noted that Slovenia already has roughly 50 troops in Latvia, deployed in the aftermath of Russia’s …
Denis Mancevič, a former diplomat serving in Moscow, assessed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had started a war that he would not be able to win in the long run. He believes that the war in Ukraine could also prove to have a fateful bearing on Putin’s presidency and future existence of the Russian Federation. …
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Natalia Markevich, charge d’affaires at the Ukrainian embassy in Ljubljana, thanked Slovenia for its support and assistance to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. She pointed to the need for “a united and strong response to Russia’s aggression”. Only with a united response can the aggressor be stopped, she said, adding that Russia “will not stop at …
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Thousands of protesters in cities all around the world have taken to the streets in recent days, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukraine after he declared an autonomous republic in Ukraine – thus going against all international acts. Putin then actually started the invasion on Thursday, and gatherings of people all around …
Economist Primož Bohinc and cardiologist Blaž Mrevlje believe that the government performed well during the coronavirus pandemic. Both also believe that the current government deserves another mandate, in which, according to Bohinc, we should systematically focus on liberalisation and structural reforms that will make our business environment even more competitive. Meanwhile, Mrevlje believes that in …
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki sent a joint letter on the issue of the Ukrainian European perspective to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and all members of the European Council. We are publishing the letter in its entirety below. “Dear President of the European Council, A …
Defence Minister Matej Tonin discussed Russia’s actions in Ukraine in an interview with the CNN on Tuesday, underscoring that unity was the Western allies’ strongest tool. He warned that at the moment when all eyes are on Ukraine something bad could happen in the Western Balkans, in particular Bosnia-Herzegovina. By: J.S., STA
The police dealt with 693 instances of illegal migration in the first month of 2022 alone, more than double the figure recorded in January last year. By far the largest number of illegal migrants caught last month were Afghans, which is to be expected given the situation in the country, the police said. Afghan nationals …
The French post has issued a series of four stamps depicting Ljubljana’s architectural landmarks. The stamps show the Triple Bridge, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Ljubljana Castle and Tivoli Park. The French post has thus underlined the charm of the Slovenian capital, the Slovenian Embassy in France said on Twitter, adding that Ljubljana landmarks designed by architect …
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According to the media reports, Ukrainian journalist was found dead today in Kiev. Ian Pound was found shot. Spectator Index published on Twitter, that the mentioned journalist reported about heinous war crimes, and that his death is probably connected with the invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine. BREAKING: Ukrainian journalist Ian Pound was found shot …
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We have received a video showing the Russian treatement of the captured Ukrainian soldiers. As we know so far, at least seven soldiers were killed this morning in the attack of the Russian army. But the number of the victims is likely to be even higher. VIDEO:
