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Tuesday, September 08, 2026
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Slovenia is currently grappling with heightened foreign policy tensions following a criminal complaint filed against Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and a planned protest in Ljubljana against the opening of the Israeli embassy. This comes amidst intensified scrutiny on Prime Minister Janez Janša's foreign policy, particularly its focus on Israel.
Domestically, a drone incident near the UKC Ljubljana hospital's helipad has prompted calls for new safety measures, raising concerns about aviation security near critical infrastructure. Adding to the nation's worries, new data reveals a steep decline in the academic knowledge of Slovenian 15-year-olds.
The country also continues to face a wave of legal and corruption allegations. Zoran Stevanović, President of the National Assembly, has received his fourth legal conviction for defaming a deputy mayor. House searches were conducted at the residence of former DARS president Andrej Ribič, while new allegations of secret funding have surfaced regarding the 'Democrats' campaign led by Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar.
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A criminal complaint has been filed against Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who was reportedly planning to visit Slovenia for the opening of the Israeli embassy. This has spurred a planned protest in Ljubljana against the embassy opening, intensifying scrutiny on Prime Minister Janez Janša's foreign policy and its perceived focus on Israel.
Mladina:
Criminal Complaint Against Israeli Foreign Minister
A criminal complaint has been filed against the Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, who was reportedly planning to visit Slovenia for the opening of the Israeli embassy. A protest against the embassy opening is scheduled in Ljubljana.
Mladina:
Why Janša Leads Foreign Policy That No One in Slovenia Supports?
This article questions Janez Janša's leadership of Slovenia's foreign policy, suggesting it lacks domestic support and is overly focused on Israel.
Mladina:
Protest Against Israeli Embassy Opening
A protest is planned for Wednesday at 6 PM in Ljubljana against the opening of the Israeli embassy.
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A drone was reported to have endangered a helicopter near the UKC Ljubljana hospital's heliporter, prompting the hospital to consider new safety measures. This incident adds to ongoing concerns regarding UKC Ljubljana, including an investigation into a favored leadership candidate's past financial issues.
Dnevnik:
Drone Incident Near Hospital Heliporter Prompts Safety Measures
A drone was reported to have endangered a helicopter, prompting UKC Ljubljana to consider safety measures.
24ur:
Drone Endangers Helicopter During Intervention
A live broadcast shows a drone endangering a helicopter during an intervention, raising questions about the incident's findings.
Necenzurirano:
Favorite to Lead UKC Ljubljana: Why Were His Accounts Blocked?
The article investigates a candidate favored to lead the UKC Ljubljana hospital, raising questions about their past financial issues, specifically why their bank accounts were previously blocked.
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Zoran Stevanović, President of the National Assembly, has received his fourth legally binding conviction for defaming a deputy mayor, while discrepancies have emerged regarding his claims of voluntary departure from the police force. Separately, house searches were conducted at the residence of former DARS president Andrej Ribič, and new allegations of secret funding have been raised concerning Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar's 'Democrats' campaign.
Necenzurirano:
Stevanović Claims He Left Police Voluntarily; Court Ruling Suggests Otherwise
An investigation into Zoran Stevanović, a former police officer, reveals discrepancies between his claims of voluntary departure and court findings indicating otherwise, with his past convictions for fraud being highlighted.
Dnevnik:
Zoran Stevanović Faces Fourth Legal Conviction for Defamation
The article reveals yet another, the fourth, legally binding conviction of Zoran Stevanović for defaming a deputy mayor.
Dnevnik:
House Searches at Former DARS President's Residence
House searches were conducted at the residence of Andrej Ribič, the former president of DARS.
Necenzurirano:
Democrats' Secret Funding: Logar Silent on Lavish Campaign Donations
This investigative piece questions the undisclosed funding sources for Anže Logar's 'Democrats' campaign, highlighting concerns about transparency and potential corruption in political financing.
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Dramatic predictions have come true with a sharp decline in the academic knowledge of Slovenian 15-year-olds. Concurrently, the country is facing a severe housing crisis, marked by a shortage of rental and social housing, and soaring rental prices, with single rooms reaching up to €500.
Dnevnik:
Slovenian 15-Year-Olds Show Steep Decline in Knowledge
Dramatic predictions have come true, with Slovenian 15-year-olds experiencing a sharp decline in their academic knowledge.
Delo:
When Home Becomes a Burden and Housing a Privilege
In Slovenia, there is a shortage of housing for rent as well as public rental housing, social housing, and housing for the middle class.
24ur:
Rental Prices Soar, Rooms Up to €500
Rental prices in Slovenia are reaching record highs, with a single room costing up to €500 and small studio apartments of only 10 square meters.
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Concerns have been raised once again over the renewed politicization of RTV Slovenia, the national public broadcaster.
Mladina:
Politicization of RTV Slovenia
This story discusses the renewed politicization of RTV Slovenia, the national public broadcaster.
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