Slovenia

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

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has visited Israel on numerous occasions, including in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 massacre.

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Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026.
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

The ministry said the ban, introduced in July, was no longer necessary, as the arms trade is already governed by national law and European Union rules.

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Slovenian flag; illustrative.

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

Sa’ar added that he has already instructed Foreign Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal to begin the process of establishing the new embassy and the selection process for an ambassador. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025.

Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia

The decision was reportedly made by Slovenian authorities, who the company claims were politically motivated in their decision.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

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.

MAY 16, 2020ByREUTERS
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.

JANUARY 15, 2020ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Rivlin talks at influencer conference in Tel Aviv