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Investigative reporting links the Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube, with former Mossad figures on its advisory board, to covert operations in Slovenia intended to influence the national elections and undermine the government, prompting scrutiny from Slovenia and the EU over foreign interference and hybrid threats to democracy.
Slovenia says it has confirmed foreign influence in last weekend’s election, with comments from former prime minister Janez Jansa and current prime minister Robert Golob underscoring concerns about external meddling.
With about 99% of ballots counted, Slovenia's liberal Freedom Movement led by Robert Golob (28.5%) and the conservative SDS led by Janez Jansa (28.1%) are neck-and-neck in the 90-seat parliament, meaning no party has a majority and future government will depend on smaller parties in coalition talks; Golob expresses cautious optimism about forming a government, while Jansa warns of potential instability amid earlier controversy over foreign interference allegations.
Slovenia held a closely watched parliamentary election pitting the governing liberals under Prime Minister Robert Golob against right-wing populists led by Janez Janša, with preliminary results showing a neck-and-neck race that could determine whether the country sticks to a liberal, EU-aligned path or shifts further to the right.
Slovenia’s vote produced a razor-thin result: Golob’s Freedom Movement won 29 of 90 seats (28.6%) to Janša’s SDS with 28 seats (28%), sending the next government to coalitions among seven parties. The campaign was dominated by alleged election interference and illegal surveillance linked to a private firm, highlighting tensions over liberal democracy amid a European drift toward illiberal populism.
Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper was found dead in Slovenia after her ex-boyfriend led authorities to her remains, having allegedly strangled her and buried her in a forest; the suspect and two family members were arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
Beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper was found dead in a Slovenian forest at age 31, with her ex-boyfriend allegedly confessing to her murder and being extradited from Slovenia to Austria. The case involves multiple arrests and a recent disappearance after a holiday party.
Slovenia has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country to protest his arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, reflecting Slovenia's stance on international law and its criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza.
Slovenia has banned Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from entering the country due to his refusal to step down from his position and his pro-Russian stance, amid concerns over his policies undermining peace in Bosnia and potential regional instability.
Germany defeated Slovenia 99-91 in the EuroBasket quarterfinals, with Luka Dončić scoring 39 points for Slovenia, but it wasn't enough to advance. Germany will face Finland in the semifinals, which beat Georgia 93-79. The tournament continues with semifinals and finals scheduled in Riga, Latvia.
Germany defeated Slovenia 103-89 in Ljubljana, with Franz Wagner outplaying Luka Doncic, as both teams prepared for EuroBasket 2025; Germany's win was led by Wagner and Kramer, while Doncic scored 19 for Slovenia. The teams will meet again soon, with other EuroBasket warm-up games also taking place across Europe.
Luka Doncic, after signing a contract extension with the Lakers, is preparing with the Slovenian national team for EuroBasket, starting with an exhibition game against Germany that will be streamed on DAZN or Courtside 1891. Despite recent rust from a month off, Doncic aims for Slovenia to medal, with the team playing six exhibition games to prepare.
Slovenia has become the first EU country to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel due to its ongoing war in Gaza and has recognized Palestinian statehood, citing humanitarian concerns and internal disagreements within the EU as reasons for acting independently.
Slovenia will become the first EU country to ban Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering, citing their 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians and inciting violence. The move follows recent sanctions by countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia, against the ministers over their comments on Gaza and Palestinians.
Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob plans to call a consultative referendum on NATO membership following a parliamentary defeat over increased defense spending, amidst internal political rifts and debates on NATO commitments.