Two years after the worst floods in the history of independent Slovenia, which happened in August of 2023 and claimed seven lives, as well as caused more than 3 billion euros in damage, the reality on the ground is sad and shameful. To date, the state has paid only a fraction of the aid promised, …
On Saturday, the 2nd of August, a large number of citizens and supporters from other parts of Slovenia gathered in front of the Velenje Town Hall, in response to an initiative to change the names of two central public spaces in the town. The gathering, organised by Andrej Jevšenak, was peaceful, respectful, and focused on …
Paramedics and emergency medicine doctors have sent an open letter to the government demanding the cancellation of a tender for the purchase of two new helicopters intended for emergency medical services. Their demands have been almost completely ignored, leading them to conclude that the planned purchase will primarily strengthen the police force, which also reveals …
Non-governmental organisations are often non-governmental in name only. Many rely on budgetary funding and promote the ideas of their financiers, who are most often left-wing political parties. Assessments that these organisations are in fact just extensions of (left-wing) governments are not unjustified. The European political group Patriots for Europe (PfE) has published a complete list …
Bomb From Brussels: These Are Slovenian NGOs Being Fed By European Billions Read More »
Even though we are a small country, that does not mean that our (governmental) stupidities are not noticed by our European neighbours. Most recently, the German media outlet DW reported on Slovenia’s politics endangering the European continent’s security and political tensions in the coalition over the level of defence spending. In an exclusive interview with …
German Media: “Are Slovenia’s Politics Endangering European Security?” Read More »
In the annual EU Justice Scoreboard overview, Slovenia faces serious challenges in tackling corruption in the judiciary. Despite an above-average number of judges, court proceedings for corruption and money laundering cases remain among the slowest in the European Union. The EU Justice Scoreboard 2025 and previous reports – produced by the European Commission since 2013 …
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On Tuesday, foreign ministers of European Union Member States met in Brussels to discuss the next steps in the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Extreme proposals, such as a complete suspension of the agreement, political dialogue and trade sanctions, were also proposed before the meeting. However, it was clear from the outset that there is no real …
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With the recent unveiling of a commemorative plaque in Osijek, Croatia has taken an important step in preserving the memory of the victims of communist crimes, overtaking Slovenia, where such commemorations are still practically being “swept under the carpet” under the current government. A plaque on the wall of the Neuman Street District Prison commemorates …
In May 2025, according to the media outlet N1, a Chinese delegation led by senior Communist Party official Chen Zhou, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, secretly visited Slovenia. The visit, which took place without public announcements or photographs, raised questions about transparency, especially in the wake of the scandal …
In the wake of the escalating situation in Gaza, the international initiative called “My Voice, My Choice” has launched a petition calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel trade agreement. Israel is an economically strong partner, and this kind of reckless “soloing” by the Slovenian government will further jeopardise the country’s economic interests. According to …
Today, on the 25th of June, we are celebrating Statehood Day, which is the most important day of independent Slovenia. It was on this day in 1991 when the Slovenian nation finally broke its ties with the failed Yugoslavian communist regime and embarked on the path of democracy. But today, 34 years later, the spirit …
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The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, congratulated Slovenia on its 34th Statehood Day, on behalf of the United States of America. ” As a NATO Ally, your leadership in the Western Balkans and steadfast support for Euro-Atlantic cooperation reflects a shared understanding that security is preserved through strength, resolve, and unity,” reads a message …
