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Members of the Slovenian Parliament leave the hall after their vote in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the move, following in the recent steps of three other European countries. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state after a parliamentary vote
Slovenia has recognized a Palestinian state after the country’s parliament voted in support of the move, following in the recent steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway.
 
A Palestinian flag flies next to a Slovenian, center, and a European Union flag, right, at the government building in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Slovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval. Prime Minister Robert Golob's ruling liberal coalition has a comfortable majority in the 90-member assembly and the vote should be formality. The decision by the Slovenian government on Thursday comes just two days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized a Palestinian state. It was a move that was slammed by Israel. (AP Photo)
Slovenia opposition demands referendum on Palestinian state recognition, could delay parliament vote
The main opposition party in Slovenia on Monday filed a motion demanding a referendum on the decision to recognize a Palestinian state, which could delay the formal recognition vote in parliament.
 
A Palestinian flag flies next to a Slovenian, center, and a European Union flag, right, at the government building in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Slovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval. Prime Minister Robert Golob's ruling liberal coalition has a comfortable majority in the 90-member assembly and the vote should be formality. The decision by the Slovenian government on Thursday comes just two days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized a Palestinian state. It was a move that was slammed by Israel. (AP Photo)
Slovenia’s government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval
Slovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval.
 
This photo provided by Cave rescue service of Slovenia shows rescuers inside the Krizna Jama cave near Nova Vas, Slovenia, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Slovenia's rescuers on Monday successfully extracted five people who have been trapped in a cave for more than two days because of high water levels. The rescue operation was possible on Monday after water levels inside the Krizna Jama cave in southwestern Slovenia receded. (Tomaz Grdin, Cave rescue service of Slovenia via AP)
5 people trapped in a cave for 2 days by high water rescued in Slovenia
Slovenia’s rescuers have successfully extracted five people who had been trapped in a cave for more than two days because of high water levels. A doctor says no one needed medical help and all have taken the ordeal well.
 
5 people are trapped in a cave in Slovenia after heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise
Slovenian authorities say five people are trapped in a cave in the southwest of the country because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall. The group comprises a Slovenian family group of three adults and two guides.
 
A flooded area is seen in Ravne na Koroskem, some 60 km (38 miles) northeast of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in parts of Slovenia, blocking roads and bridges, flooding buildings and forcing evacuations on Friday. Slovenia's environmental agency, ARSO, raised the weather alert to the highest level after a month's amount of rain fell within 24 hours in northern, northwestern and central parts of the country. (AP Photo/Gregor Ravnjak)
3 people killed in Slovenia by torrential storms and flash floods
Heavy rains have caused flash floods and landslides in parts of Slovenia, killing at least three people. The deluge that started late Thursday and continued overnight blocked roads and bridges, surged into buildings and forced evacuations.
 
Slovenia celebrates likely 1-2 Tour de France victory
Just minutes after two Slovenian riders effectively sealed their first and second places in the Tour de France, the president of Slovenia declared it a historic day for the tiny Alpine nation.
 
Slovenia appoints a woman as chief of military for 1st time
Slovenia’s government has appointed a female officer as the head of the armed forces, a first for the small country which is a member of NATO and the European Union. Maj. Gen.
 
Slovenia’s premier resigns over court ruling on referendum
Slovenia’s prime minister says he is resigning after the country’s top court annulled last year’s referendum on a key railway project and ordered a new vote. Miro Cerar says he has sent his resignation to parliament.