Avalanche in Slovenia’s Alps kills three Croatian climbers

October 6, 2025 7:19 PM

Avalanche in Slovenia’s Alps kills three Croatian climbers

Three Croatian climbers were killed after an avalanche struck below the Toska mountain peak in Slovenia's Julian Alps on Sunday, rescuers said on Monday. The search for the trekkers, who went climbing despite weather warnings, began on Sunday when rescuers found the body of one of them before being forced to suspend the operation due to bad conditions. A team of 45 rescuers, police and a helicopter continued the search on Monday and found the bodies of two climbers at a height of 1,800 metres....

Slovenian Parliament approves recognition of an independent Palestinian state

June 5, 2024 11:14 AM

Slovenian Parliament approves recognition of an independent Palestinian state

The Slovenian Parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state with a majority vote on Tuesday (June 4), following in the steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway. Of the 27 members of the European Union, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have already recognised a Palestinian state. Malta has said it could follow soon. Israel has repeatedly condemned moves to recognize a Palestinian state, saying they bolster Hamas, the militan...