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Commemoration of Ljubelj liberation calls for peace and end to evil
LJUBELJ - A ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of the liberation of the Ljubelj concentration camp urged efforts to prevent the spread of evil and called for peace in light of the war in Ukraine. The keynote speaker, Anica Mikuš Kos, head of the Slovenian Philanthropy humanitarian organisation, pointed out that the horrors of the concentration camps could ignite vigilance and a rapid response to developments that can again lead to mass suffering.
*Ljubljana Pride wraps up rainbow-coloured festival
LJUBLJANA - This year's Pride Parade festival culminated in Ljubljana Pride in what was a parade celebrating difference and urging equality. Members of the LGBTIQ+ community called for peace in Ukraine, and several senior officials participated in Pride and delivered speeches at the end of the parade. Several ministries also flew the rainbow flag to mark the Pride day.
S&P Global and DBRS Morningstar affirm Slovenia's ratings
LJUBLJANA - The Toronto-based credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar has affirmed Slovenia's A rating and the New York-based agency S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the country's AA- rating, both with a stable outlook, the Finance Ministry said. S&P Global expects the Slovenian economy and public finances to remain robust despite geopolitical risks, rising inflation and demographic disparities.
Opposition critical of call to govt to rethink stance on Ukraine war
LJUBLJANA - The former defence minister and head of the opposition New Slovenia (NSi), Matej Tonin, thinks that a recent call to the new government to rethink its position on the war in Ukraine is a threat to national security. The former PM and head of the Democrats (SDS), Janez Janša, believes that this was an expression of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine.
Slovenia 7th globally in environmental performance
LJUBLJANA - Slovenia ranks seventh out of 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), which is calculated by Yale University to assess the state of sustainable environmental care. Slovenia is the highest-scoring Eastern European nation in the report. "Under the EU's Natura 2000 initiative, Slovenia has protected over 30% of its territories - more than any other European nation."
Court dismisses case against suspected attacker on judge
LJUBLJANA - Nearly three years after a brutal attack on a Maribor judge in front of her home, the Slovenj Gradec district court dismissed the case against the chief suspect, the judge's former partner, due to a lack of evidence, the newspaper Večer reported. Both the Maribor prosecutor's office and the victim appealed against the decision, but were unsuccessful.
Slalom canoeist Peter Kauzer wins World Cup event in Prague
PRAGUE, the Czech Republic - Slovenian slalom canoeist Peter Kauzer won the first World Cup race this season in whitewater slalom in Prague. After barely qualifying for the final, he then rode the rapids with flying colours to win by almost a second over his rivals. Second place went to Italy's Giovanni De Gennaro, and Martin Dougoud of Switzerland finished third.
