Slovenia

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

The ministry said the ban, introduced in July, was no longer necessary, as the arms trade is already governed by national law and European Union rules.

President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks at a press conference after being sworn in as Slovenia's prime minister in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026.
Slovenian flag; illustrative.

'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025.

Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia

Polona Vetrih, Robert Waltl and Sophia Huzbasic stand outside the Jewish Community Center in Ljubljana.

Slovenian Jewish community approaches new government with 'cautious hope' - interview


Israel loses to Luka, Slovenia at EuroBasket

Luka Doncic scored 37 points as Slovenia beat Israel 106-96 at EuroBasket 2025, despite Deni Avdija’s career-high 34 in a thrilling Group D clash.

DENI AVDIJA drives against Slovenia’s Luka Doncic during Israel’s 106-96 EuroBasket loss.

Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation

In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Hackers post stills from Evyatar David hostage video, Hamas delegation visits Turkey

Hamas delegation visits Turkey • Syria forms committee to investigate clashes in Sweida • Anti-Zionist Israeli-American Jew onboard the Handala interviewed

 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Police investigate after Melania Trump statue stolen from Slovenian hometown

Only the lifesize statue’s feet were left behind as the thieves sawed off the majority of the sculpture, according to Slovenian media.

A view of the spot from where the statue of Melania Trump was stolen in Rozno, near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, May 17, 2025.

Six European countries warn against demographic changes in Gaza

In a rare coordinated statement, the foreign ministers of Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Slovenia said the proposed expansion would mark a dangerous escalation.

 Palestinians make their way as they flee their homes, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip March 25, 2025.

'Jews are the evil of the world:' Slovenian synagogue vandalized

The European Jewish Congress on X Monday accused neo-Nazis of being responsible for the graffiti.

 Graffiti on the Maribor Synagogue reading "Death to the Jews, Glory to Slovenia," January 13, 2025

New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog

Five ambassadors presented credentials to President Herzog, with discussions covering diplomatic ties, mutual respect, and solidarity amid Israel’s security challenges.

 President Isaac Herzog

Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war

During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.

 A person holds a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

Palestinian statehood recognition, domestic politics, and the wrong side of history - analysis

For an actual Palestinian state to come into existence and be more than just a name on a placard identifying a speaker at the UN General Assembly, Israel will need to acquiesce.

 Flags of Spain, Norway and Ireland seen as Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the United Nations.