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


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).

Palestinians make anti-US statement as Europe boycotts Durban

Belgium, Greece, Slovakia and Slovenia confirmed they would not be attending the event in New York on September 22, bringing the number of countries boycotting it to 19.

PROTESTERS BRANDISH anti-Israel signs outside the Durban Conference opening session, August 31, 2001.

Lapid to Slovenia FM: End 9-year freeze of EU-Israel Association Council

Yair Lapid told his Slovenian counterpart on Monday that it's time for the European Union to revive the EU-Israel Association Council.

 Yair Lapid with Anze Logar

Grapevine July 2, 2021: Historic moments

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

CHIEF OF State Protocol Gil Haskel introduces Slovenian Ambassador Andreja Purkart Martinez (left) to Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej.

Israel offers immediate assistance to Croatia after magnitude 6.4 quake

Rescuers tried to pull people from the rubble of collapsed buildings, television footage showed, and army troops were sent in to help.

Earthquake strikes in Croatia near Zagreb

Netanyahu sees Slovenia as a key to more pro-Israel EU

Netanyahu's remarks in his first-ever meeting with Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša fits with his longstanding strategy to foster relations with Central and Eastern European countries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a meeting with Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Janša in Jerusalem, December 8, 2020

Slovenia declares Hezbollah a terrorist organization

The EU, of which Slovenia is a member, bans only the “military wing” of Hezbollah, allowing its “political wing” to operate in Europe.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters during a public appearance at a religious procession

Slovenia becomes first EU country to end its coronavirus epidemic

“Slovenia has tamed the epidemic over the past two months... Today Slovenia has the best epidemiologic picture in Europe,” Prime Minister Janez Jansa told parliament earlier on Thursday.

A CHURCH and houses in the small village of Kompolje, Slovenia reflect into the waters of the Sava River. This tranquil shot was actually taken from a fast-moving train.

Slovenian court voids Nazi collaborator’s treason conviction

“We were shocked and deeply concerned to learn about the decision,” the JCC’s director, Robert Waltl, wrote.

Nazi Swastika