Slovenia

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

Robert Waltl said that the community received virtually no systematic state support from the previous government.

Polona Vetrih, Robert Waltl and Sophia Huzbasic stand outside the Jewish Community Center in Ljubljana.
President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) Janez Jansa is sworn in as the prime minister of Slovenia, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026.

Slovenia votes in strongly pro-Israel Jansa as new PM after years of hostility towards Jewish State

Cyber Is Not a Luxury.

Black Cube doubles office space in Tel Aviv

A person votes during the early voting ahead of national elections, in Ljubljana, Slovenia March 17, 2026.

Israeli spy firm's alleged visit to Slovenia raises tensions on eve of vote


World Jewish Congress delegation journeys to Slovenia to combat antisemitism - opinion

A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Slovenia to address rising antisemitism. They met with officials, faced challenges, and emphasized the right to Jewish pride and safety.

 ROBERT BARUH WALTL shows the WJC delegation around the synagogue in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Uploaded on 1/5/2024

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint news conference with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain April 26, 2023.

Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.

SPAIN'S PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) and Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo meet with PA head Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week.

Israel opens Euro qualifying with a win, then a loss

“Slovenia played very well and deserved the win,” Israel head coach Ariel Beit Halachmi said.

 YAM MADAR (left) was a difference maker for Israel in both of its Eurobasket qualifiers over the weekend, scoring 16 points in the victory over Portugal and 19 points in the setback to Slovenia.

A hard look at Jerusalem's 'spicy' horse statue – and its Jesus connection

ICON OF THE WEEK: One of the city’s most unique landmarks, the horse statue in central Jerusalem – complete with what some would describe as a rather interestingly shaped head  – certainly stands out

 The Horse of Peace statue in Jerusalem, depicting a Venetic horse. It was made by Slovenian sculptor Oskar Kogoj.

Slovenian start-ups to tighten ties with Israeli market

The program will provide a platform for eight Slovenian start-ups to connect with Israeli investors, industry leaders, academics and tech firms.

 Illustrative photo of digital files.

Official promo video for Italy tourism features Slovenia

Footage of young people drinking wine on a patio was identified as being in Slovenia's Cotar region, with the wine in question having Cotar labels.

 An image of a beautiful idyllic scenery in Slovenia (illustrative).

Israeli high schoolers sweep international math competition

The competition consisted of multiple exam days, requiring contestants to take a 4.5-hour exam, consisting of difficult questions in the fields of elementary mathematics.

 Israel's female winning team at their competition in Slovenia

Grapevine June 29, 2022: A cultural bridge

Movers and shakers of Israeli society

 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist Aaron Frenkel.

Slovenian flag at Ukraine embassy removed for being too similar to Russia's

It is true that both flags have similarities, with both being dominated by white-blue-red horizontal stripes. But these are superficial beyond ideas of pan-Slavic colors.

 Flag of Slovenia (illustrative).