Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year’s event after calling for Israel to be bann
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Slovenia’s government approves recognition of a Palestinian state
Government’s decision still requires the approval of the European Union member country’s parliament.
Slovenia’s ‘moral duty’: What’s behind its push to recognise Palestine?
As Israel’s war rages in Gaza, Slovenia is joining a clutch of European nations that hope to pave a pathway to peace.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Slovenian FM: Recognising Palestine is a ‘moral duty’
Tanja Fajon discusses her country’s Palestine recognition process.
Published On 26 May 2024
Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.
Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made “when the conditions are appropriate”.
Three Bulgarians arrested in UK linked to suspected Russian espionage
Trio suspected of working for Russian security service charged with possession of false identity documents, police say.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 535
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 535th day.
Sweden, Norway issue red alerts as heavy rain derails train, floods roads
Authorities are warning people to stay away from rivers and steep slopes as the downpour is set to continue for days.
Flooded business district near town of Kamnik. [Miro Majcen/AP Photo]
An army soldier looks at buildings submerged in floodwaters in Skofja Loka. [Handout: Slovenian Army via Reuters]
A flooded area in Ravne na Koroskem, some 60km (38 miles) northeast of Ljubljana. [Gregor Ravnjak/AP Photo]
A resident shows damages caused by a landslide in the aftermath of floods in Ziri. [Borut Zivulovic/Reuters]
A view of a flooded road in Nazarje. [Borut Zivulovic/Reuters]
A car is stuck on a bridge near the town of Komenda. [Miro Majcen/AP Photo]
A collapsed bridge in Stahovica village, near the town of Kamnik. [Miro Majcen/AP Photo]
A flooded basketball court in Krsko, southeast Slovenia. [Jure Makovec/AFP]
Slovenia's weather service said a month's equivalent of rain fell in less than a day. [Borut Zivulovic/Reuters]
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Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history
The small Alpine nation experienced devastating floods over Friday and Saturday that killed three people.
