Slovenia

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

Sa’ar added that he has already instructed Foreign Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal to begin the process of establishing the new embassy and the selection process for an ambassador. 

Slovenian flag; illustrative.
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

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


Slovenia's government recognizes Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval

"This is the message of peace," said Prime Minister Robert Golob.

 Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, Culture Minister Asta Vrecko and Economy Minister Matjaz Han attend a press conference about the recognition of the Palestinian state, in Ljubljana, Slovenia May 30, 2024.

Slovenia to recognize Palestinian state by mid-June

The announcement came as Ireland, Spain, and several other European Union member states are reportedly considering recognizing a Palestinian state on May 21.

 Slovenia's national flag flutters next to Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB) building in Ljubljana

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.

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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