Morning Headlines for Slovenia: Sunday, 1 March 2020

By , 01 Mar 2020, 04:05 AM News
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This summary is provided by the STA:

Foreign Ministry welcomes Afghanistan peace deal

LJUBLJANA - The Foreign Ministry welcomed the signing of a landmark peace agreement between the US and Afghanistan's Taliban, saying that only bilateral and inclusive dialogue striving for compromise solutions could ensure a successful agreement leading to sustainable peace and stability for all citizens of Afghanistan. It also welcomed Afghanistan's progress so far and its achievements in fighting terrorism as well as human rights efforts. The ministry pointed out that Slovenian military remained in Afghanistan. "The allies will continue deciding on further steps together in cooperation with Afghanistan's government," it said.

Last Slovenian Diamond Princess passengers return home

LJUBLJANA - The last two Slovenian passengers from the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess returned to Slovenia, flying home on a commercial flight after renewed tests for the coronavirus turned out negative in Japan, Health Ministry State Secretary Simona Repar Bornšek told the press, adding that the pair felt well and were no longer infectious. Out of the six Slovenian passengers on the ship, the two were the only ones who had tested positive and been hospitalised in Japan where they experienced only mild symptoms. The latest tests, taken twelve days after the first, were negative.

Slovenia second at Ski Jumping World Cup team event

LAHTI, Finland - The Slovenian men's ski jumping team won second place in the Ski Jumping World Cup event in Finland's Lahti, finishing only behind Germany. Austria were third. The Slovenian team included Cene Prevc, Timi Zajc, Peter Prevc and Anže Lanišek.

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