Latest news in Slovenia? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
- Opening of Israel’s First Embassy in Ljubljana: Israel officially opened its first resident embassy in Slovenia, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar attending the inauguration ceremony alongside Slovenian Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer. The ceremony sparked demonstrations outside the venue from pro-Palestinian and student groups. The opening highlights a significant foreign policy pivot under the right-wing coalition led by Prime Minister Janez Janša, reversing several policies of the previous government. UA.NEWS+ 2
- Upcoming NATO High-Level Meeting: NATO announced that Secretary General Mark Rutte will host Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on September 14, 2026, for bilateral talks and a joint press conference regarding regional security and defense cooperation. North Atlantic Treaty Organization | NATO
- UNESCO International Day of Caves and Karst: Slovenia announced preparations to celebrate the inaugural UNESCO International Day of Caves and Karst on September 13, 2026, an initiative established following a Slovenian proposal to highlight the country’s prominent karst heritage. Portal GOV.SI