OLD The destinations that have scrapped all travel restrictions – regardless of vaccination status More than a dozen destinations have ended all Covid-related travel rules The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Slovenian lawmakers approve liberal-green leader as new PM Slovenia’s parliament has voted to appoint the leader of a liberal-green party that won last month’s election as the country’s new prime minister, replacing a right-wing populist The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
Slovenia's lawmakers approve ex-business executive as prime minister Slovenia's lawmakers on Wednesday approved former business executive Robert Golob as prime minister-designate after his newcomer party won a national election last month, paving the way for the formation of a new government next week. Reuters · May 25, 2022
Slovenia names liberal leader Golob as PM designate Slovenia’s president has appointed the leader of a liberal-green party that won last month’s election as the country's new prime minister designate The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
Luka Dončić's path to NBA stardom began with a 76ers draft pick who could dunk over a car PHILADELPHIA — Marko Milič didn’t have money for a car, so he hitched a ride with a friend twice a day to drive the 30 miles between his Slovenian hometown and the city he was playing in. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 19, 2022
Paisley para table tennis star Martin Perry seals impressive bronze at Slovenia Open Perry made it all the way to the semi-finals after picking up some excellent results against the world's best players. Daily Record · May 17, 2022
Emir of Qatar Holds Talks in Slovenia, Visits Spain Tuesday The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said his talks with the President of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, on Monday were constructive and would contribute to developing relations between the two countries at various levels. The talks between the two officials focused on bilateral cooperation between Qatar and… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022
Janette Manrara stuns in bikini while on a trip to her husband's home in Slovenia Strictly It Takes Two host Janette Manrara enjoys the sunshine with a good book at Aljaz Skorjanec's Balkan home Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022
War refugee’s cross-Atlantic voyage blossoms into a gift that keeps on giving ‘It’s like a story of survival for generations to come, and we intend to keep passing it down.’ Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022
Six people confirmed dead in Slovenia chemical plant blast Six people were confirmed dead after an explosion at a chemical plant in southeastern Slovenia, state news agency STA reported on Friday. Reuters · May 13, 2022
Up to five missing, six injured in Slovenia chemical plant blast Up to five people were missing and presumed dead and six others injured after an explosion on Thursday at a chemical plant in the town of Kocevje in southeastern Slovenia. Reuters · May 12, 2022
Slavko Vincic named as referee for Rangers vs Frankfurt Europa League final showdown SLOVENIAN referee Slavkp Vincic has been named as the man in the middle for the Europa League final next week. The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022
17 countries with scrapped travel rules for holidays - including Greece and Switzerland More popular holiday destinations have relaxed Covid travel rules. Daily Record · May 3, 2022
Winner of Slovenia vote hopes to form government by mid-June The winner of last weekend parliamentary vote in Slovenia says he hopes to have a new government formed by mid-June The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022 Pro-EU politicians hail defeat of Slovenia’s hard-right prime minister Robert Golob’s victory against Janez Janša is ‘a chance to make Europe stronger’
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022 Liberal opposition beats right-wing ruling party in Slovenia vote Preliminary figures show opposition Freedom Movement party leading with 34.34 percent of the vote.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Slovenia's populist leader loses power as trend continues Only months ago, Robert Golob was virtually unknown in politics, didn’t belong to any party, but had a clear goal: remove Slovenian populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa from power and stop a democratic backslide in the tiny Alpine state
Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022 Commentary: Macron’s win is an opportunity for France and the EU In 2017, France bucked the populist trend by voting for Emmanuel Macron against europhobic Marine Le Pen. In 2022, it has done so again – just as Slovenia looks set to eject its nationalist leader.
Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022 Upstart party defeats nationalist premier in Slovenia's elections A newly formed protest party in Slovenia beat Janez Jansa, a nationalist prime minister who has challenged the European Union’s democratic standards, by an unexpectedly wide margin in general elections.
Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022 Nationalist EU leader faces possible ouster in Slovenia vote Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa is fighting an uphill battle in elections Sunday that may rid the European Union of a leader who has challenged its democratic values.
Reuters · Apr 24, 2022 Environmentalist party leads in Slovenia's election with 35.8% of vote -exit poll The Environmentalist Freedom Movement party looked on course to win Slovenia's parliamentary election on Sunday as an exit poll by the Mediana agency showed the party leading with 35.8% of the vote, ahead of populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa's SDS party.
Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2022 Slovenia votes in tight parliamentary elections Populist PM Janez Jansa faces a tough challenge from the liberal candidate in the politically divided EU nation.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2022 Slovenian PM Janez Jansa risks defeat in tight parliamentary poll Slovenians go to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections expected to be a tight race between conservative Prime Minister Janez Jansa and political newcomer Robert Golob.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022 Slovenians vote in tight race between populists, liberals Slovenians cast ballots Sunday in a parliamentary election that is expected to be a tight race between Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s ruling right-wing populists and liberals in the politically divided European Union nation
Reuters · Apr 23, 2022 Slovenia's populist PM loses election to environmentalist party-election commission Slovenia's populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa lost a national election on Sunday as the environmentalist Freedom Movement party won more votes than his SDS party, according to preliminary figures from election authorities.