Slovenia

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts

Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.

 Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.
Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026.

Israel praises Slovenia for moving embassy to Jerusalem, revoking Palestinian State recognition

President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks at a press conference after being sworn in as Slovenia's prime minister in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026.

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

Slovenian flag; illustrative.

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


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

Rivlin welcomes new ambassadors to Israel

In welcoming the new Lithuanian ambassador, Rivlin explained that his family roots were in Lithuania, which he had visited as Speaker of the Knesset.

President Rivlin talks at influencer conference in Tel Aviv