Slovenia headed for referendum on assisted dying

Slovenia is heading for a referendum on a new law legalising assisted dying after a campaign by opponents successfully gathered the required number of signatures to trigger a vote. The campaign, led by conservative activist Aleš Primc, announced...

Romania reports outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle

Romania has reported an outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle in the southwest of the country, according to an announcement from the World Organisation for Animal Health made on Wednesday, October 1. There are numerous variants of the virus....

Slovenia blocks Albanian peppers over pesticide residues

A shipment of peppers from Albania was blocked by Slovenian authorities after testing revealed pesticide residues exceeding legal limits. The case was classified as an "alert" under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). The peppers...

Slovenia honours British surgeon for humanitarian work

British surgeon of Slovenian descent Thomas Stephen Potokar receives the Medal for Honourable Conduct. Photo: Bor Slana/STA President Nataša Pirc Musar has awarded the Medal for Honourable Conduct to retired British surgeon of Slovenian descent...

SD tables draft bill for rare disease fund

Ljubljana, 1 October - The Social Democrats (SD) deputy group tabled on Wednesday a draft bill that would establish a dedicated budget fund to finance treatment of rare diseases. They propose the bill go through parliament in regular procedure....

Pesticide Residues Above Limit: Slovenia Blocks Shipment of Peppers from Albania

A shipment of peppers originating from Albania has been blocked by Slovenian authorities after testing revealed the presence of pesticide residues. The residues were described as “very serious” and posing a risk to consumer health. The exact...

Slovenian exporters fear fallout from new U.S. tariffs

The United States' tariffs on imports from the European Union have sent ripples of concern across the bloc's export-driven economies. The EU sells more than $590 billion of goods to the U.S. annually, maintaining a trade surplus of about $180...

Untravelled Paths Launches New Mini Winter Slovenia Experience

Untravelled Paths has announced the launch of its brand-new Mini Winter Slovenia Experience, a four-night itinerary showcasing the best of Slovenia’s alpine landscapes, cultural highlights, and winter charm. Running from November to March, this...

Device to find tumors deep in lungs shows promise in clinical trial

A cutting-edge robot-assisted bronchoscope can reach very small tumors growing in the lung's deepest recesses, researchers said after a clinical trial. File Photo by Shou Sheng/EPA A cutting-edge robot-assisted bronchoscope can reach very small...

Slovenian Tadej Pogačar Conquers UCI Rwanda 2025

5 It was a cycling festival — flags of nations flying high, spectators roaring, and history made as Africa hosted the UCI Road World Championships for the first time in its 104-year history. On Kigali’s cobblestone climbs and unforgiving hills,...

Is it possible to 'fatten up' and be 'finer'? The truth behind Luka Doncic's 'magazine body'

Luka Doncic's physical condition has once again been one of the most talked about topics in the NBA lately. The Slovenian has always been under the spotlight for his weight but, this time, the conversation has a different nuance. Although he has...

Italy keeps watch as new ASF cases emerge in Croatia, Slovenia

ITALY – Italy has managed to reduce African Swine Fever (ASF) restrictions in some regions after months of control efforts, but new cases reported in Croatia and Slovenia are raising fears that progress could be undone. In Croatia, authorities...

The tariffs the EU inflicts on itself: Extreme heat, floods, pollution and ill-health

The most obvious protections in a time of global instability may be skilled diplomacy, sturdy defence mechanisms or a robust economy, but a new report makes a strong case for prioritising a healthy environment. Multiple crises characterise today’s...

Slovenia declares Netanyahu persona non grata for war crimes

Slovenia has declared Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu persona non grata, barring him from entering the country, the government announced after a cabinet meeting. Neva Grasic, the state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European...

Slovenia projects 2.9 pct budget deficit in 2026

LJUBLJANA, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia expects a budget deficit of 2.9 percent of gross domestic product in 2026, just under the eurozone's 3 percent limit, the government said Thursday. The deficit is forecast to ease to 2.8 percent in 2027,...

Slovenia declares Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu persona non grata

Slovenia on Thursday declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persona non grata, barring him from entering the country, the government announced following a Cabinet session, Anadolu reports. State secretary at the Foreign and European...

Slovenia’s pharma exports take $830mn hit from US tariffs

US import tariffs have damaged Slovenia’s pharmaceutical trade, slicing hundreds of millions of dollars off exports and weighing on an already slowing economy, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said in its latest regional...

Pakistan slams US veto at UNGA debate, warns Gaza peace ‘cannot be postponed any longer’

Envoy Asim Ahmad says US veto blocked urgent effort to halt carnage, deliver aid in Gaza, highlighting over 66,000 Palestinians killed, majority women and children Reiterate Pakistan’s resolve to stand by Palestinians, demand accountability and...

Voting beyond borders: How postal ballots function worldwide

The interim government's plan to allow expatriates voting through a newly developed app has received mixed reaction. Supporters welcomed the move as long overdue recognition of the diaspora's contribution to our economy. Some, however, voiced...

Doctors, public insurer respond to criticism over rare disease treatment

Ljubljana, 26 September - After parents of children with rare diseases staged a protest to draw attention to challenges they face, the public health fund manager and the Ljubljana paediatric clinic commented on some of their claims, stressing that...