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Slovenia is gripped by escalating political tensions today, as Prime Minister Janez Janša faces a constitutional impeachment proposal, primarily linked to his foreign policy decisions regarding Israel. These developments unfold amid intensified protests outside the newly opened Israeli Embassy in Ljubljana, further fueled by the appointment of an honorary consul and a proposal to rename a local street to Palestine Street. Domestically, a significant education reform is on the table, with Minister of Education, Science and Youth Borut Rončević proposing the abolition of nine-year compulsory schooling, a move already drawing criticism from figures like Asta Vrečko, co-coordinator of Levica. Meanwhile, fresh allegations of questionable appointments and corruption surface, including reports of former minister Matej Lahovnik being considered for a state development bank position and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj facing scrutiny from the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption. Further news includes a court verdict contradicting National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović's claims about voluntarily leaving the police, concerns over media freedom amidst rumors of POP TV's potential sale, and the government's reported intervention to rescue biogas plants linked to Hungarian entities. The country is also bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with an orange alert issued for most regions.

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Protests have intensified at the newly opened Israeli Embassy in Ljubljana, with attendees demanding its closure and an end to economic cooperation. These demonstrations coincide with the appointment of a Social Democrat member as the new honorary Israeli consul and proposals to rename a local street to 'Palestine Street.' The Prime Minister, Janez Janša, is facing strong criticism for his foreign policy regarding Israel, leading to a proposed constitutional impeachment.

Mladina: Protest at the opening of the Israeli Embassy in Ljubljana

A peaceful protest took place in Ljubljana, with attendees demanding the closure of the Israeli embassy and an end to economic cooperation with Israel in support of a free Palestine.

Delo: SD Member to Become New Honorary Israeli Consul in Slovenia

A member of Slovenia's Social Democrats (SD) will be appointed as the new honorary consul of Israel in Slovenia, coinciding with the visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Mladina: Why Janša leads foreign policy that no one in Slovenia supports?

An analysis questioning Prime Minister Janša's foreign policy decisions regarding Israel, suggesting they are not supported domestically and are based on controversial theories.

Mladina: Slovenia is no more - now it's about Israel!

This opinion piece critiques Janša's strong support for Israel, accusing him of not seeing the genocide against Palestinians and of attempting to racially define Slovenia.

Mladina: Renaming Dimiceva to Palestine Street

A news item about the renaming of Dimiceva street to Palestine Street, alongside a call to sign a letter against Slovenia's cooperation with Israel.

Mladina: Proposal for impeachment of Prime Minister Janša

The news highlights a proposed constitutional impeachment against Prime Minister Janša, indicating significant political tension.

24ur: Protest outside Israeli embassy, former president Kucan also announced…

A protest against Israel's policies took place outside the Israeli embassy, with participation announced by former Slovenian President Milan Kucan.

Reports suggest former minister Matej Lahovnik is being considered for a position at the state development bank, sparking concerns of a potential reward for his past roles. Meanwhile, National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović's claim of voluntarily leaving the police is contradicted by a court verdict. Further scrutiny is on Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj regarding a new car and driver, and the government is reportedly intervening to rescue biogas plants owned by Hungarian…

Necenzurirano: Matej Lahovnik's Return: Sent to State Development Bank for Award

Former minister Matej Lahovnik is reportedly being considered for a position at the state development bank, an appointment seen as a potential reward.

Necenzurirano: Stevanović Claims He Left Police Voluntarily; Verdict Shows Different Picture

Zoran Stevanović asserts he resigned from the police force on his own accord, but a court verdict suggests a different sequence of events.

Necenzurirano: State Rescues Biogas Plants Owned by Hungarians Who Paid Millions to Matoz

The government is reportedly intervening to save biogas plants owned by Hungarian entities, which had previously paid substantial sums to Franci Matoz.

Necenzurirano: Cigler Kralj Under KPK Scrutiny: New Car and Driver Brought Along

Janez Cigler Kralj is facing an investigation by the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption regarding a new car and a driver he allegedly acquired for personal use.

Minister of Education, Science and Youth Borut Rončević has presented a significant reform proposal for the school system, including the abolition of nine-year compulsory education. This initiative has already faced criticism, with co-coordinator of Levica, Asta Vrečko, stating that education should not be controlled by a single political party.

Mladina: Education should not be in the hands of one political party

A co-coordinator from Levica, Asta Vrečko, criticizes the government's proposed education reforms as hasty and lacking professional discussion.

Mladina: Minister of Education wants to abolish nine-year schooling

Minister Borut Rončević has presented a significant reform of the school system, proposing the abolition of the nine-year compulsory education.

Rumors are circulating about the potential sale of POP TV, raising concerns about media freedom and suggesting that Telemach might be a target in wider efforts to control the media landscape.

Mladina: Silencing POP TV, target is Telemach?

The article discusses rumors about the potential sale of POP TV and wider implications for media freedom.

An analysis by Dr. Bogomir Kovač suggests that Slovenia's new foreigners act could negatively impact the economy by driving away taxpayers and the workforce.

Mladina: Slovenia will lose taxpayers with the new foreigners act

An analysis by Dr. Bogomir Kovač arguing that Slovenia's new foreigners act will harm the economy by driving away taxpayers and workforce.

A traditional craftsman's workshop in central Ljubljana is closing its doors, highlighting a potential loss of unique skills and local businesses in the city center.

Dnevnik: Ljubljana Artisan Workshop Closes

A craftsman is closing his traditional workshop in central Ljubljana, signaling a potential loss of unique skills and businesses in the city center.

Slovenia is experiencing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with an orange alert issued for most regions. Up to a hundred millimeters of rain are expected, particularly from the coast to the Alpine-Dinaric barrier.

Delo: Heavy Rainfall Expected Today, Orange Alert for Most Regions

Heavy rainfall, up to a hundred millimeters, is expected today from the Slovenian coast to the Alpine-Dinaric barrier, with an orange alert issued for most regions.

24ur: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit Slovenia, orange warning issued

Slovenia is experiencing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with an orange warning issued for most of the country due to the severe weather conditions.

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