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Unproven Claims Link Trump's AI Rebrand to Slovenian Domain Speculation
politics11 days ago

Unproven Claims Link Trump's AI Rebrand to Slovenian Domain Speculation

A viral claim that President Trump’s executive order rebranding 'artificial intelligence' as 'super intelligence' was a scheme to profit from Slovenian '.si' domain names remains unproven. While registration data shows a massive spike in '.si' domains following the order, independent fact-checkers could not verify that the President or his associates financially benefited from the purchases or leaked the policy in advance. The White House denied the allegations, and the domain registrar cited broader trends in European country-code domains rather than a specific insider scheme.

via Snopes|
#ai-policy#domain-names#fact-checking
Slovenia confirms Pogačar absence, names Roglič-led squad for European Championships
cycling13 days ago

Slovenia confirms Pogačar absence, names Roglič-led squad for European Championships

The Slovenian National Federation has officially confirmed that Tadej Pogačar will not compete in the UEC Road European Championships in Ljubljana. Despite reports that Pogačar sought medical clearance to race, his team UAE Team Emirates-XRG prioritized his recovery from a severe Vuelta a España crash. Slovenia will field a squad led by Primož Roglič and Matej Mohorič, with the event taking place from October 2 to 7.

via Cyclingnews|
#cycling#european-championships#primoz-roglic
Scotland's Pocognoli Era Begins with a Split-Half Draw in Slovenia
sports17 days ago

Scotland's Pocognoli Era Begins with a Split-Half Draw in Slovenia

Scotland drew 0-0 with Slovenia in their opening Nations League match under new manager Sebastien Pocognoli. The game featured a poor first half followed by a dominant second-half performance where Scotland created multiple chances but failed to score. Pocognoli introduced eight uncapped players to the squad, though the starting lineup remained largely familiar, featuring Billy Gilmour and John McGinn. The next match is against Switzerland at Hampden Park.

via BBC|
#nations-league#oli-mcburnie#scotland
Slovenian PM Janša Condemns UN Bias, Secures Trump Visit Promise
international-politics19 days ago

Slovenian PM Janša Condemns UN Bias, Secures Trump Visit Promise

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša criticized the United Nations for prioritizing Gaza over Ukraine and other crises during the General Assembly. He accused the body of applying double standards, arguing that diplomatic resources are disproportionately focused on the Middle East while neglecting the war in Ukraine and humanitarian issues in Africa. Janša also highlighted a shift in Slovenian foreign policy toward closer ties with Israel and revealed that President Donald Trump has promised to visit Slovenia, the birthplace of First Lady Melania Trump.

via Fox News|
#international-politics#janez-jansa#melania-trump
Ljubljana Protests as Slovenia Opens Israel’s First EU Embassy
world1 month ago

Ljubljana Protests as Slovenia Opens Israel’s First EU Embassy

Thousands marched in Ljubljana to protest Slovenia’s decision to open Israel’s first embassy in the European Union, marking a diplomatic shift by Prime Minister Janez Jansa that reverses the prior government’s Gaza stance. Public opinion appears divided, with impeachment efforts by the liberal opposition, and the move follows Western actions criticizing Israeli settlements amid broader Israel–Palestine tensions.

via Al Jazeera|
#embassy#israel#ljubljana
Slovenia’s Janša launches Trump-style pivot with pro‑US stance and Jerusalem embassy plan
world2 months ago

Slovenia’s Janša launches Trump-style pivot with pro‑US stance and Jerusalem embassy plan

Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janez Janša, in a fourth term after assembling a coalition, signals a Trump-style realignment: reversing the Golob government’s policies, pushing pro-business reforms, privatization moves in health and education, pension reform, downsizing government, and big-infrastructure bets including a second Krško reactor; he leans on stronger U.S. ties, backs Ukraine with more aid and Russia sanctions, and has promoted hardline anti-immigrant policies, drawing criticism as a potential threat to Slovenia’s sovereignty.

via New York Post|
#european-politics#immigration#israel-palestine
Slovenia’s Janša Returns to Power, Reverses Leftist Policy and Embraces Israel and a Trump-style Immigration Stance
world2 months ago

Slovenia’s Janša Returns to Power, Reverses Leftist Policy and Embraces Israel and a Trump-style Immigration Stance

Slovenia’s veteran PM Janez Janša forms a coalition to start a new term, rolling back the Golob government’s left-leaning agenda with pro-business reforms, privatization, pension and infrastructure plans, and a second Krško reactor, while reversing anti-Israel policies (moving the Slovenian embassy to Jerusalem, freezing Palestinian state recognition, resuming arms trade) and adopting a tougher, Trump-style approach to immigration along with closer Western ties.

via Fox News|
#european-politics#immigration#israel
Israel to Open its First Embassy in Slovenia, Marking a New Era in Ties
world4 months ago

Israel to Open its First Embassy in Slovenia, Marking a New Era in Ties

Israel will establish its first-ever embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, after approval by Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa and parliament. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the Foreign Ministry will start the process to set up the embassy and select an ambassador, signaling a new chapter in Israel–Slovenia relations and a move to deepen ties after years of hostility under previous government.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#embassy#gideon-saar#israel
Slovenia shifts pro-Israel stance as Janez Janša returns as PM
world-news4 months ago

Slovenia shifts pro-Israel stance as Janez Janša returns as PM

Slovenia elected Janez Janša as prime minister on May 22, 2026, winning 51 of 90 parliamentary seats and signaling a major shift toward pro-Israel policy after years of hostility under the previous government; Janša, a long-time Israel ally, has defended Israel’s right to security, floated moving Slovenia’s embassy to Jerusalem, and suggested Slovenia might reconsider its Palestinian independence recognition, though specifics remain unclear.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#european-politics#israel#janez-jansa
Slovenia ready for fourth term as Janša gains coalition backing for PM bid
world4 months ago

Slovenia ready for fourth term as Janša gains coalition backing for PM bid

Slovenia’s parliament is set to vote on Janez Janša’s bid to become prime minister, backed by enough coalition MPs to form a government, potentially giving Janša his fourth term after last March’s elections left a fragile majority; Janša is a nationalist and anti-immigration figure seen as an admirer of Trump, and his return could shift EU populist dynamics.

via politico.eu|
#european-politics#janez-jansa#robert-golob
Slovenia stalls on forming a government as Janša edges toward a right-wing coalition
politics5 months ago

Slovenia stalls on forming a government as Janša edges toward a right-wing coalition

Slovenia's caretaker prime minister Robert Golob said his Freedom Movement cannot form a governing coalition after the election, leaving 29 of 90 seats and paving the way for Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party (28 seats) to try to assemble a right-wing government. Golob's party will lead the opposition, while Janša has not yet secured backing to return to power and says he could form a government, stay in opposition, or call new elections. If he succeeds, Janša would rejoin the EU Council as Viktor Orbán is expected to stop attending EU summits; Janša has signaled a Trump-style leadership approach.

via politico.eu|
#coalition-talks#european-council#janez-jansa
Slovenia Weighs NATO Exit Referendum and Sees Moscow Outreach
europe6 months ago

Slovenia Weighs NATO Exit Referendum and Sees Moscow Outreach

Slovenia’s newly appointed parliament speaker Zoran Stevanović says there will be a referendum on leaving NATO as he pushes for a more independent foreign policy and signals a future visit to Moscow; his Truth Party advocates a less Brussels-centric approach while acknowledging EU benefits, and he has outlined planned trips to Skopje and Copenhagen as part of a broader shift in policy.

via Kyiv Post|
#europe#foreign-policy#moscow