Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister
Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.
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Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year’s event after calling for Israel to be bann
Slovenia referendum rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill adults
Slovenia’s parliament had approved a law in July, allowing assisted dying after a 2024 referendum supported it.
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Slovenia referendum: Where is assisted dying legal?
Slovenia’s move to legalise euthanasia comes as a growing number of countries favour reform.
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Populist billionaire Andrej Babis’s party set to win Czech election
With most votes tallied, Babis’s ANO party is ahead, but it appears set to fall short of a majority in parliament.
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Slovenia’s parliament votes to legalise assisted dying
Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium.
Slovenia bars far-right Israeli ministers for ‘genocidal statements’
Foreign minister says Slovenia acted after EU foreign ministers failed to agree on joint action against Israel.
Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave
Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country.
![Greece's culture ministry on July 8, 2025, ordered a partial closure of the Acropolis, the country's top monument, to protect visitors amid heatwave conditions. [File: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/000_663Z4G3-1751972969.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
From: Centre Stage
We need leaders who see past their own interests
In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is President Natasa Pirc Musar.
Published On 15 Aug 2024
Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?
Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers and a hitman go free as 26 swapped in large-scale prisoner exchange.
Slovenia’s government approves recognition of a Palestinian state
Government’s decision still requires the approval of the European Union member country’s parliament.
