President: Slovakia is Ready for AI Revolution

President Peter Pellegrini is in Tallinn, Estonia, for the Arraiolos Group summit of EU heads of state, where discussions focus on the development of artificial intelligence. He stressed the need for balanced regulation, faster innovation, and...

President Pellegrini: Slovakia Must Form Part of Drone Wall

Tallinn, 10 October (TASR-correspondent) - Slovakia must be part of the drone wall, said President Peter Pellegrini on Friday at the Arraiolos Group summit of heads of state in Tallinn, Estonia, adding that no country of the eastern flank can be...

President Karis: We should aim for interdependence rather than digital sovereignty

Speaking at an Arraiolos Group meeting on the development of AI being attended by 10 EU heads of state in Tallinn today, President Alar Karis stressed the need for Europe to carve out its own role in the global evolution of AI and for countries to...

NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana focusing on unity

Ljubljana, 10 October - As the 71st annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly started in Ljubljana on Friday, Assembly President Marcos Perestrello and head of the Slovenian delegation Janez Žakelj stressed the importance of allied unity...

Longterm benchmarking will drive outcome-based health success, says Slovenian minister

Slovenia is moving towards an outcome-based model of healthcare, the country’s health minister told Euractiv on the sidelines of this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG). The shift, which echoes the forum’s theme — “Rethinking solidarity...

Slovenia and Hungary bolster cross-border fund with additional EUR 4m

Following the discussions at Thursday's forum in Hungary, which focused on the joint fund, the state secretary at the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad Vesna Humar confirmed that each government would contribute a further EUR 2 million....

Slovenia supports using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Luxembourg, 10 October - Slovenia like most other EU member states supports the use of frozen Russian assets to finance further support for Ukraine. However, a "number of complex legal issues" will have to be resolved before this can happen,...

President Radev Emphasizes Importance of Establishing Lasting Peace in Europe

Speaking before the start of the annual meeting of the presidents from the Arraiolos Group here on Friday, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that a most important task ahead is to find a solution to the war in Europe, as well as establishing...

Youth film Elvis Škorc premieres in Slovenia following international debut

Ljubljana, 10 October - The Slovenian youth and family film Elvis Škorc is set for its domestic premiere tonight at Ljubljana's Cineplexx, following its recent world premiere at the Schlingel Festival in Chemnitz, Germany. The rest of this news...

Abusive Governments Set to Win Seats in Human Rights Council

Civil Society, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion NEW YORK, Oct 10 2025 (IPS) - Egypt and Vietnam are on track to secure seats on the...

How U of L's international hoopers profit from NIL with visa restrictions

The NCAA reported this spring that 1,838 international athletes participated in Division I basketball during the 2024-25 season, a 175% increase since 2009-10. International athletes are limited in their opportunities to make money because of...

Slovenia begins preparations for closure of Velenje coal mine

The Government of Slovenia has initiated a coal phaseout by assuming direct ownership of the Šoštanj coal power plant and coal mine Velenje from state-owned power utility Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE). The first steps towards the closure of...

President Radev in Tallinn for Annual Arraiolos Group Meeting

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev arrived in the Estonian capital Tallinn, where on Thursday and Friday he will take part in the annual meeting of the presidents from the Arraiolos Group at the invitation of his Estonian counterpart, Alar Karis. The...

Slovenia demands EU reponse to US attacks on judicial indepencence and the rule of law

Home / News / 2025 / October / Slovenia demands EU reponse to US attacks on judicial indepencence and the rule of law Topic Country/Region 09 October 2025 The Slovenian government wants EU justice and interior ministers to discuss "how to protect...

Slovenia welcomes agreement on first phase of peace plan for Gaza

Ljubljana, 9 October - Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon welcomed on Thursday the agreement to implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza, which is based on a proposal by US President Donald Trump. She expressed hope that it would lead to the...

Slovenian MEPs divided in no-confidence votes against EU Commission

Strasbourg, 9 October - Slovenian MEPs were divided on Wednesday during two failed no-confidence votes targeting the European Commission, with their justifications revealing a wide spectrum of grievances ranging from foreign policy and...

Minister says regional policy is key pillar of development

Szentgotthard, 9 October - Regional policy is a key pillar of development, Cohesion Minister Aleksander Jevšek said at a forum in Szentgotthard/Monošter promoting Slovenian-Hungarian cooperation and the development potential of the cross-border...

Military firing range near Škofja Loka opens after renovation

Škofja Loka, 9 October - The Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) opened on Thursday a renovated shooting range Crngrob near Škofja Loka. After the EUR 2.7 million investment the firing range was modernised, and its technical capabilities were boosted....

Eurovision has never been about politics, says BBC boss Tim Davie

Paul GlynnCulture reporter ShareSave Singer Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October Hamas attack in 2023, represented Israel at this year's Eurovision BBC director general Tim Davie has said the corporation is "aware of the concerns" around...

President Rumen Radev to Attend Arraiolos Group Meeting in Estonia

President Rumen Radev will be in Estonia on October 9–10 to attend the annual meeting of heads of state from the Arraiolos Group at the invitation of Estonian President Alar Karis, the President’s press office said on Thursday. The forum is...