http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:01:02 +0200 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:01:02 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/31/slovenian-women-keep-centuries-old-drsanke-easter-egg-art-alive http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/31/slovenian-women-keep-centuries-old-drsanke-easter-egg-art-alive Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:59 +0200 In southern Slovenia, women revive ‘drsanke’, carving intricate Easter eggs in Bela Krajina, turning simple shells into lasting handmade gifts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/slovenia-to-inaugurate-new-parliament-on-10-april-after-election-mired-in-scandal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/slovenia-to-inaugurate-new-parliament-on-10-april-after-election-mired-in-scandal Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:16:30 +0200 Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/podcast-from-ljubljana-to-copenhagen-a-dramatic-week-at-the-polls http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/podcast-from-ljubljana-to-copenhagen-a-dramatic-week-at-the-polls Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:47 +0100 Danes and Slovenians cast their ballots earlier this week in key parliamentary elections. We take a look and what these votes mean for the European Union. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/preliminary-election-results-in-slovenia-show-tight-race-between-liberals-and-right-wing http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/preliminary-election-results-in-slovenia-show-tight-race-between-liberals-and-right-wing Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:14:09 +0100 Slovenia faces political uncertainty after near-final results show Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s SDS virtually tied in parliamentary vote held on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/slovenia-decides-not-to-join-icj-case-against-israel-as-political-scandals-deepen http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/slovenia-decides-not-to-join-icj-case-against-israel-as-political-scandals-deepen Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:40:53 +0100 Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said she regretted the government's move not to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, claiming that external "pressure" had contributed to the decision. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/slovenia-corruption-scandal-deepens-as-prime-minister-robert-golob-urges-eu-probe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/slovenia-corruption-scandal-deepens-as-prime-minister-robert-golob-urges-eu-probe Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:35:19 +0100 The scandal has overshadowed the pre-election campaign, leaving the electorate divided and raising tensions across the political spectrum. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/from-museum-curated-living-to-sustainable-alpine-fine-dining-the-greatest-european-places- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/from-museum-curated-living-to-sustainable-alpine-fine-dining-the-greatest-european-places- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:02:08 +0100 A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/12/this-european-capital-was-named-the-best-creative-city-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/12/this-european-capital-was-named-the-best-creative-city-for-2026 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:19:54 +0100 Ljubljana beat more than 200 other cities for the top gong, with the jury praising its festival calendar and creative quarters. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/06/two-eu-commissioners-under-fire-for-alleged-election-campaign-involvement http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/06/two-eu-commissioners-under-fire-for-alleged-election-campaign-involvement Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:57:45 +0100 The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/24/slovenia-rejects-assisted-dying-law-for-terminally-ill-patients-in-referendum http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/24/slovenia-rejects-assisted-dying-law-for-terminally-ill-patients-in-referendum Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:47:14 +0100 The vote's outcome means that the existing law is now suspended. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/07/slovenias-ror-festival-concludes-with-a-tribute-to-earth-and-the-elements http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/07/slovenias-ror-festival-concludes-with-a-tribute-to-earth-and-the-elements Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:43:12 +0200 The R.o.R. Festival, part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 programme, concluded on Sunday in Nova Gorica after four days of exhibitions, performances and installations exploring humanity’s connection with the universe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/05/why-is-slovenia-the-only-eu-country-to-ban-arms-trade-with-israel http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/05/why-is-slovenia-the-only-eu-country-to-ban-arms-trade-with-israel Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:47:47 +0200 The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/01/slovenia-becomes-first-eu-country-to-ban-weapons-trade-with-israel http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/01/slovenia-becomes-first-eu-country-to-ban-weapons-trade-with-israel Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:18:38 +0200 Slovenia has been one of the most vocal EU countries calling for the bloc to take action against Israel. The country recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/26/slovenia-is-launching-a-digital-nomad-visa-heres-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-apply http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/26/slovenia-is-launching-a-digital-nomad-visa-heres-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-apply Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:00:07 +0200 The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/06/eu-deplores-us-sanctions-against-icc-judges-including-slovenian http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/06/eu-deplores-us-sanctions-against-icc-judges-including-slovenian Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:46:47 +0200 Slovenia has asked Brussels to intervene after the US targeted one of its nationals, Judge Beti Hohler, as part of new sanctions against the ICC. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/29/uzbekistan-and-slovenia-strengthen-ties-with-new-trade-and-cooperation-agreements http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/29/uzbekistan-and-slovenia-strengthen-ties-with-new-trade-and-cooperation-agreements Thu, 29 May 2025 16:34:42 +0200 Uzbekistan is Slovenia's second-largest foreign trade partner in Central Asia, and the two plan to increase trade turnover to €500 million by further expanding the exchange of goods and services. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/22/graduates-turn-city-squares-into-open-air-dance-floors http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/22/graduates-turn-city-squares-into-open-air-dance-floors Thu, 22 May 2025 14:03:52 +0200 Thousands of high school graduates joined the annual European quadrille tradition across Slovenia, Serbia, and Slovakia, performing the coordinated dance in public squares across the region. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/16/police-investigate-disappearance-of-melania-trumps-bronze-statue-in-her-native-slovenia http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/16/police-investigate-disappearance-of-melania-trumps-bronze-statue-in-her-native-slovenia Fri, 16 May 2025 15:17:51 +0200 The life-size bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2020 and replaced a wooden statue that had previously been set on fire. The stolen statue was sawed off at the ankles and removed. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/12/swedish-pirate-bay-backer-carl-lundstrom-dies-in-slovenia-plane-crash http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/12/swedish-pirate-bay-backer-carl-lundstrom-dies-in-slovenia-plane-crash Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:20:17 +0100 Reports indicate Lundström — one of the main primary financiers of website The Pirate Bay — died in an incident involving his own private aeroplane. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/02/slovenia-sweden-malta-which-european-citizens-are-most-and-least-prepared-for-climate-disa http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/02/slovenia-sweden-malta-which-european-citizens-are-most-and-least-prepared-for-climate-disa Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:02:25 +0100 A new survey reveals big communication gaps, especially in Southern European countries. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/21/accident-at-slovenian-state-owned-coal-mine-kills-at-least-one-person-two-remain-missing http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/21/accident-at-slovenian-state-owned-coal-mine-kills-at-least-one-person-two-remain-missing Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:24:50 +0100 The cause of the incident remains undetermined. Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar has called for a thorough investigation. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/12/ljubljanas-king-of-the-castle-the-surprising-combinations-of-igor-jagodic http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/12/ljubljanas-king-of-the-castle-the-surprising-combinations-of-igor-jagodic Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:01:34 +0100 A Michelin-starred restaurant in a castle, a cylindrical dining room with folkloric art, and accidental musical pairings. Ljubljana's Strelec is a universe of combinations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/27/slovenian-mountain-rescue-crews-find-body-of-hungarian-hiker-missing-since-last-week http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/27/slovenian-mountain-rescue-crews-find-body-of-hungarian-hiker-missing-since-last-week Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:11:13 +0100 Two hikers from Hungary got lost on Sunday as the weather turned bad while they were at an altitude of 1,700 metres in the Alps, north of the capital Ljubljana. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/25/tens-of-thousands-of-homes-left-without-power-as-heavy-snow-and-winds-grip-the-balkans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/25/tens-of-thousands-of-homes-left-without-power-as-heavy-snow-and-winds-grip-the-balkans Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:56:50 +0100 Tens of thousands of homes left without power as heavy snowstorms grip the Balkans region. The storms have also caused major disruption in traffic as highways were shut down and train services suspended. http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/23/snowstorm-brings-chaos-to-the-balkans-and-disrupts-hiker-rescue-mission http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/23/snowstorm-brings-chaos-to-the-balkans-and-disrupts-hiker-rescue-mission Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:43:33 +0100 Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia have been struggling with harsh winter conditions as a snowstorm brings disruption, with Serbia forecast to be hit next. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/11/25/nova-gorica-2025-introducing-the-first-cross-border-city-of-culture http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/11/25/nova-gorica-2025-introducing-the-first-cross-border-city-of-culture Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:26:10 +0100 Two cities in one, both in different countries, both with different languages. Will next year's European City of Culture accolade bring them closer? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/05/bosnia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-at-least-16-killed-in-flooding-and-landslides http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/05/bosnia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-at-least-16-killed-in-flooding-and-landslides Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:41:14 +0200 Rescue teams in the south said several people were still missing and called on volunteers and the army to assist with search and rescue operations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/16/new-twists-to-european-commission-saga-as-breton-rips-into-von-der-leyen-on-his-way-out http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/16/new-twists-to-european-commission-saga-as-breton-rips-into-von-der-leyen-on-his-way-out Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:26:56 +0200 Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/what-was-the-udba-the-yugoslav-secret-service-casting-a-shadow-over-slovenias-new-commissi http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/what-was-the-udba-the-yugoslav-secret-service-casting-a-shadow-over-slovenias-new-commissi Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:58:12 +0200 What would Marta Kos' Yugoslav secret service past imply, and what kind of a role did the socialist republic's spy agency play in Europe's past? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/im-fit-for-job-not-linked-to-yugoslav-secret-police-says-new-slovene-eu-commissioner-pick http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/im-fit-for-job-not-linked-to-yugoslav-secret-police-says-new-slovene-eu-commissioner-pick Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:38:10 +0200 The head of the Slovene EPP delegation said choice of Marta Kos was 'unacceptable' due to secret police links, but Kos has rebutted the charges in a statement to Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/slovenias-commission-pick-unacceptable-for-epp-mep-radio-schuman http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/slovenias-commission-pick-unacceptable-for-epp-mep-radio-schuman Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:17:06 +0200 Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia's Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the Slovene EPP delegation has told Euronews that she's an unacceptable choice. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/new-slovene-eu-commissioner-pick-unacceptable-due-to-yugoslav-secret-police-links-epp http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/13/new-slovene-eu-commissioner-pick-unacceptable-due-to-yugoslav-secret-police-links-epp Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:19:05 +0200 Head of Slovenia's European People’s Party (EPP) delegation told Euronews that the choice of Marta Kos is totally unacceptable to the European People's Party to which she belongs, citing experience and alleged links to the former Yugoslav secret police. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/12/political-row-in-slovenia-heats-up-over-pm-golobs-commissioner-switch http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/12/political-row-in-slovenia-heats-up-over-pm-golobs-commissioner-switch Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:35:21 +0200 Ljubljana's last-minute change of Commissioner nominees, which delayed President Ursula von der Leyen's portfolio reveal, ignited a row between PM Robert Golob and the opposition, who he accuses of sabotage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/09/slovenia-nominates-marta-kos-as-eu-commissioner-in-response-to-call-for-more-women http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/09/slovenia-nominates-marta-kos-as-eu-commissioner-in-response-to-call-for-more-women Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:51:32 +0200 The Slovenian government’s first choice, Tomaž Vesel, dropped out of the race on Friday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/06/slovenias-eu-commissioner-pick-drops-out-amid-pressure-for-more-women-report http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/06/slovenias-eu-commissioner-pick-drops-out-amid-pressure-for-more-women-report Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:12:48 +0200 Tomaž Vesel apparently withdrew after Ursula von der Leyen lobbied for gender parity in her future team. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/28/traffic-jams-wreck-havoc-across-european-countries-as-holidaymakers-set-off-to-enjoy-summe http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/28/traffic-jams-wreck-havoc-across-european-countries-as-holidaymakers-set-off-to-enjoy-summe Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:32:02 +0200 Huge amounts of traffic slowed down travel in Germany, Croatia and Slovenia as holidaymakers set off for trips as schools finished for the summer. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/21/torrential-rain-in-northern-slovenia-triggers-landslides http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/21/torrential-rain-in-northern-slovenia-triggers-landslides Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:24:50 +0200 Since Friday night, more than 230 weather-related incidents have been reported, mostly in northern regions. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/02/flooding-and-landslides-caused-by-extreme-weather-continue-to-pummel-parts-of-europe http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/02/flooding-and-landslides-caused-by-extreme-weather-continue-to-pummel-parts-of-europe Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:43:49 +0200 Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/01/euro-2024-preview-france-and-belgium-meet-in-heavyweight-tie-amid-strong-criticism http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/01/euro-2024-preview-france-and-belgium-meet-in-heavyweight-tie-amid-strong-criticism Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:00:04 +0200 Portugal nearly got knocked out as Slovenia's Šeško missed a giant opportunity in the extra-time. http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/27/ten-most-iconic-moments-of-euro-2024-tournament-so-far http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/27/ten-most-iconic-moments-of-euro-2024-tournament-so-far Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:42 +0200 From Riccardo Calafiori's tears to Albania's quickest goal in Euros history and of course the absolutely insane Group E, we take a look at the most iconic moments of Euro 2024 so far. http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/25/euro-2024-latest-england-aiming-to-brush-off-criticism-in-final-group-c-game-against-slove http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/25/euro-2024-latest-england-aiming-to-brush-off-criticism-in-final-group-c-game-against-slove Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:15:14 +0200 France failed to beat Poland and finished second in the group ahead of third-placed Netherlands. In Group C, England and Denmark retain first and second spot respectively. Slovenia are also through to the last 16. http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/20/euro-2024-latest-serbia-1-1-slovenia-as-luka-jovic-late-header-pulls-serbians-out-of-troub http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/20/euro-2024-latest-serbia-1-1-slovenia-as-luka-jovic-late-header-pulls-serbians-out-of-troub Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:18:18 +0200 La Roja were always in control despite winning by a one-goal margin only. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/07/slovenia-recognition-of-palestine-is-key-issue-in-eu-election http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/07/slovenia-recognition-of-palestine-is-key-issue-in-eu-election Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:36:54 +0200 In 2019, turnout in Slovenia was among the lowest in the EU. This year it's expected to reach 40%. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/05/slovenia-becomes-latest-european-country-to-recognise-palestinian-state-after-parliamentar http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/05/slovenia-becomes-latest-european-country-to-recognise-palestinian-state-after-parliamentar Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:05:56 +0200 Slovenia’s decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognised a state of Palestinian, which was condemned by Israel. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/30/slovenian-government-recognises-palestinian-state-pending-parliament-approval http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/30/slovenian-government-recognises-palestinian-state-pending-parliament-approval Thu, 30 May 2024 19:41:29 +0200 The small Alpine country's parliament must still ratify the decision, but it's widely seen as a formality, as none of the parliamentary parties in the 90-seat National Assembly are expected to oppose it. http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/22/ireland-and-spain-poised-to-recognise-palestinian-state http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/22/ireland-and-spain-poised-to-recognise-palestinian-state Wed, 22 May 2024 09:18:24 +0200 The countries say the move is aimed at injecting new momentum into efforts to secure long-lasting peace in the war-torn region. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/21/italy-slovenia-croatia-new-train-line-offers-ready-made-rail-adventure-for-as-little-as-8 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/21/italy-slovenia-croatia-new-train-line-offers-ready-made-rail-adventure-for-as-little-as-8 Tue, 21 May 2024 12:19:54 +0200 The route is perfect for a long weekend spanning three European countries. http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/18/europe-hit-by-severe-floods-in-the-north-and-heatwaves-in-the-south http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/18/europe-hit-by-severe-floods-in-the-north-and-heatwaves-in-the-south Sat, 18 May 2024 12:57:06 +0200 Heavy rainfall and storms wreak havoc across northern Italy, France and Germany, whilst southern Italy endures an unseasonal heatwave. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/serbia-president-sorry-for-calling-slovenians-disgusting-saying-he-meant-their-politicians http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/serbia-president-sorry-for-calling-slovenians-disgusting-saying-he-meant-their-politicians Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:50:22 +0200 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic apologised on Wednesday for calling Slovenians “disgusting”, clarifying he was only referring to their politicians. http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/03/27/could-abortion-rights-legacy-in-the-former-yugoslavia-be-under-threat http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/03/27/could-abortion-rights-legacy-in-the-former-yugoslavia-be-under-threat Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:33:09 +0100 Fifty years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat.