What are the latest news in Slovenia?
Foreign Policy & Political Clashes
- Veto on Joint EU Statement: Slovenia’s government vetoed a proposed European Union joint declaration that aimed to condemn Israeli settlement expansions in the West Bank. The Foreign Ministry stated the declaration offered little added value, leading the statement to be issued solely by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas instead of as a unanimous 27-member position. -Anadolu Ajansı+ 1——–
- Presidential Disagreement: President Nataša Pirc Musar publicly criticized the government’s veto, emphasizing that international law and the two-state framework must be upheld consistently across EU policy.- The decision also drew sharp criticism from parliamentary opposition parties, who accused Prime Minister Janez Janša of shifting the country’s diplomatic stance. -Anadolu Ajansı——–
- Shifting Bilateral Relations: Following earlier changes in administration, Prime Minister Janez Janša’s government has been actively reshaping diplomatic ties, reversing several policies enacted under previous leadership and preparing to host diplomatic delegations.- i24 News———
- AI & Robotics Startup Funding: Veeda AI, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Slovenian researchers, secured $90 million in investment to develop virtual simulation environments for robotic training. -Newswires by Country——–
- European Volleyball Qualifiers: Slovenia’s national volleyball teams are active in the EuroVolley qualification matches and European championship circuits.- Newswires by Country———
- Luka Dončić NBA Summer Activity: NBA star Luka Dončić hosted teammates in Slovenia for off-season training and team-bonding activities across various Slovenian destinations. -Newswires by Country——–