Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) leader Anže Logar stated that media rumors about ministerial positions are an attempt to weaken the party, as two right-wing parties invited by Robert Golob refuse to join a government with Levica.
Slovenian parties SDS and Demokrati have filed objections with electoral commissions regarding alleged irregularities in the recent Sunday elections. SDS proposes invalidating votes or repeating voting in some areas, while Demokrati believe they may have been deprived of mandates.
Top TikTok executives sought to assure advertisers that the company has worked hard to become a safe and reconstituted entity worthy of continued investment following its USDS Joint Venture launch.
North Macedonia's SDSM party is calling for more radical government measures to curb rising fuel and food prices, criticizing current policies as inadequate after a 24.5 denar per liter increase in fuel.
Following Sunday's parliamentary elections, where seven parties secured seats in the National Assembly, attention is now focused on the relative winner, the Freedom Movement, and the second-placed SDS, as they begin discussions on potential coalition cooperation.
Following a tight election, Slovenia's cabinet has confirmed the initiation of talks for a new coalition, with cooperation with the SDS party explicitly ruled out.
The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) is calling for an oversight debate regarding the Law on the Use of the Macedonian Language, alleging that the law, passed in January 2024 after 18 years with broad consensus, is not being applied. The law is intended to protect, promote, respect, and enrich the Macedonian language.
Robert Golob's Gibanje Svoboda party has secured a narrow victory over Janez Janša's SDS in the Slovenian parliamentary election, with Golob celebrating the win and Janša hinting at inconsistencies. Coalition talks are expected to begin, and representatives for national communities have also been announced.
In the Slovenian election, the Svoboda party received the most votes, closely followed by SDS, with postal votes expected to be decisive for the final outcome.
In Novo Mesto, Slovenia, the SDS party secured more votes but fewer mandates, reflecting the broader distribution of votes and clashes between major parties across Slovenian electoral units.
Uprkos pobjedi, Pokret Sloboda imaće teškoće pri formiranju vlade, pošto bi zajedno sa koalicionim partnerima imali četiri mandata manje od dovoljnog, dok desničarske stranke imaju 41 mandat.
Aj Media has issued a denial, stating that it has no involvement in creating press releases, conferences, or any communication support for SDSM or Zoran Bašanović, refuting all claims of 'stamping out false statements' or being a 'lie center'.
North Macedonia's VMRO-DPMNE party claims that SDS and SSM are losing public support, alleging that the entire organization and logistics of a so-called union protest were handled by SDS municipal organizations, which ultimately failed.
Kuzeska stated that following the exposure of Mickoski's business network in energy, from Adamović to 'Rudnap,' a coordinated attempt to defocus and undermine SDSM from within is underway, orchestrated by VMRO.
A new public opinion poll, 'Pulse of Society' by the Dr. Janez Evangelist Krek Institute, indicates that seven political parties would enter the Slovenian parliament, with the SDS party leading.
The president of the Serb Democratic Party (SDS), Branko Blanuša, spoke out after the Prime Minister of the Republic of Srpska, Savo Minić, resigned for the second time in two months.
Želimir Nešković, Vice President of the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS), has described the latest resignation of Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Savo Minić as a "scandal of scandals."
Most political parties in Slovenia are prioritizing increased food self-sufficiency and strengthening agricultural resilience to climate change. However, the SDS and Democrats specifically advocate for bolstering livestock farming, while the Resnica party denies climate change.
Slovenian MPs, with 50 votes in favor, confirmed the final report of the parliamentary commission that found a system of bypass financing for the SDS and NSi parties during the previous government, involving the transfer of public money through state-owned companies, advertising, and party media.
Samsung Heavy Industries said Friday it has opened its first research hub in the United States in partnership with San Diego State University, aiming to strengthen technological cooperation and support the revival of the US shipbuilding industry. The new facility, named the SHI-SDSU Advanced Maritime Center (SSAM Center), was established in San Diego. The opening ceremony was attended by about 60 officials, including Samsung Heavy Industries Chief Operating Officer Lee Wang-keun, SDSU Vice Presi
Branko Blanuša has declared his candidacy for the president of Republika Srpska (RS) on behalf of the SDS party, stating that discussions with Stanivuković regarding the distribution of functions are ongoing.
Predsednik SDS je volivce pozval, naj bojkotirajo predčasno glasovanje na parlamentarnih volitvah, češ da je 24 volišč nezakonitih, glasovi pa neveljavni.
Delegate in the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH Želimir Nešković (SDS) announced that he will request an urgent session of the House of Peoples with
SDS President Branko Blanuša stated on 'Dan uživo' that authorities across Bosnia and Herzegovina are doing nothing to mitigate the impending economic impact, instead of focusing on measures to alleviate the crisis.
In North Macedonia, the opposition SDSM party is criticized for becoming a "compassless circus" instead of a constructive force, failing to offer ideas, plans, or vision for the future, which is seen as a deviation from the role of an opposition in a normal democracy.
Mickoski claims that the opposition SDSM and its leader Venko Filipche have been proven to be lying about migrants, calling their policy manipulative and destructive.
Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is accused of misusing the image of actor Polde Bibič, an act his family condemned as unacceptable, stating that Slovenian politics should respect culture, creators, and human dignity.
The Slovenian parliamentary investigative commission's final report alleges a sophisticated system of indirect financing for the SDS and NSi parties during the previous government, involving the channeling of public funds through state-owned companies, advertising, and party media.
The political 'battlefield' in Dolenjska and Posavje sees several well-known figures from national politics, including SDS President Janez Janša and Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič, vying for parliamentary seats, promising an interesting contest in both Novo Mesto electoral districts.
Macedonia's SDSM party criticizes the government for a 'shameful' minimum wage of 1,600 denars instead of the promised 600 euros, arguing it fails to cover basic living costs for workers.
SDSM is calling for a reaction from the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (DKSK) regarding Dimovska, alleging conflicts of interest with family businesses, while VMRO-DPMNE defends her as a proven professional.
North Macedonian Prime Minister Mickoski stated from the parliamentary rostrum that SDSM is the 'soft tissue of the Macedonian national identity,' addressing Venko Filipche.
The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) faced questions after playing a song by controversial Croatian musician Marko Perković Thompson at its election convention, a song he also performed at a recent high-profile concert in Zagreb despite accusations.
Zoran Zaev, former Prime Minister of North Macedonia and ex-leader of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), has filed defamation lawsuits over accusations of his involvement in a Strumica drug cartel.
Janez Janša je na sobotni konvenciji stranke SDS vladi med drugim očital, da je iz okoljske politike naredila "referat za potencialno ekološko katastrofo v obliki kanala C0". Ob tem pa se je obregnil
Nova parlamentarna volilna kampanja, položaji izpred štirih let pa povsem zamenjani. Predsednik SDS Janez Janša v vlogi izzivalca, umirjen, spravljiv, mestoma tudi zabaven. Predsednik vlade in Gibanja
The SDSM party stated that the arrest of Grubi was a staged event, a 'theater at the border' and an 'agreement in the courtroom,' asserting that the deal between VMRO-OKG and DUI has been fully realized, burying the rule of law.
VMRO-DPMNE attributes the decision for Artan Grubi's house arrest to the prosecution, while SDSM views it as confirmation of a political agreement, with both parties accusing the other of inconsistency and panic.
Macedonian political parties SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE are in a new dispute over the appointment of a Macedonian consul to Serbia, with SDSM criticizing the choice of a high-ranking SNS official involved in arms affairs and controversial statements, while VMRO-DPMNE sees no issue.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film 'One Battle After Another' was the big winner at the 2025 Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA) Awards, also taking Best Picture.
North Macedonia's Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) held a congress on June 7, where new members were elected to its Central and Executive Boards, including current mayor Sonja Stamenkova and professor Slobodan Čokrevski.
The SDS party in Slovenia announced its intention to challenge early voting results, with leader Janez Janša claiming irregularities. Other parties have criticized Janša's claims, while a constitutional law professor stated the irregularities did not affect the outcome. Foreign media also reported on potential election interference, and discussions are ongoing regarding the distribution of parliamentary mandates.
The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) has analyzed the election results and is set to announce its next steps, including a potential challenge to the early voting process.
Psychologist Dr. Žan Lep discusses the undisputed victory of SDS and the NSi trio among young voters in Slovenia, analyzing the reasons behind their shift towards right-wing parties.
New advancements in super-fast SSDs and high bandwidth memory are significantly boosting the performance and capabilities of artificial intelligence systems.
The executive committee of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) met to discuss the recent election results, following an announcement by party president Janez Janša.
SDSM warns that food prices will continue to rise without a reduction in VAT on food, noting that cooking oil, eggs, fruits, and vegetables have already seen significant price increases.
Slovenia's parliamentary elections saw Svoboda receive the most votes, closely followed by SDS, with seven parties entering parliament. The tight results and difficulties in forming a majority coalition, along with a demand for a recount by Janez Janša, indicate a period of political instability and post-election stress.
Robert Golob's Freedom Movement (GS) has narrowly won the Slovenian parliamentary elections, securing one more mandate than Janez Janša's SDS, with the counting of postal ballots still underway.
Voters in Slovenia cast their ballots for a new national assembly, with pre-election predictions of a tight race proving true as the Freedom Movement (Gibanje Svoboda) holds a lead over the SDS party.
A Macedonian politician, Manasievski, has called on the SDS party to clarify whether Zoran Bashanovic, an advisor to former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, acted as a mediator in the negotiations for the country's name change with Greece.
Slovenia is preparing for a closely contested parliamentary election on Sunday, with the governing center-left GS and right-wing SDS vying for power, and smaller parties expected to play a crucial role in government formation.
VMRO-DPMNE has declared a proposal by SDSM for offenders to wear electronic bracelets unacceptable, citing fundamental legal issues as the measure falls under criminal law while the proposed bill is civil.
Kdo bo zmagovalec in kdo poraženec parlamentarnih volitev? Kako tri dni pred volitvami razmišljajo slovenski volivci, kako na njihove odločitve vpliva afera prisluhi in kakšna so najnovejša razmerja…
Samsung SDS announced its plan to prioritize growth investments, utilizing its approximately 6.4 trillion won ($4.7 billion) in cash reserves to focus on artificial intelligence and cloud computing for its next phase of expansion.
State Secretary Vojko Volk confirmed that foreign intelligence agency Black Cube agents visited the SDS headquarters, indicating that Dominika Švarc Pipan and Nina Zidar Klemenčič were targets of the same agent.
The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has initiated proceedings to expel Petre Shilegov, who recently announced that he and a larger group of social democrats would demand the resignation of the current leadership, including Venko Filipche.
Slovenia is set to hold elections on March 22, with polls indicating a potential right-wing shift as the SDS party, led by Janez Janša, a Trump supporter and Orbán ally, leads in surveys.
A new pre-election poll by Mediana for TV Slovenia indicates that seven parties would enter the Slovenian parliament if elections were held last Sunday, with SDS and Gibanje Svoboda leading and Resni.ca potentially holding the balance of power.
The Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) held a session in Modriča today, where a new party presidency and the main election headquarters were elected, with Branko Blanuša leading the election staff.
The State Election Commission (DVK) has responded to the SDS party's call to boycott early elections due to alleged illegality of 24 early voting stations, rejecting their claims.
Suada Hadžović, former secretary of the War Presidency of Ilidža Municipality during the aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina, discusses the war and reintegration efforts, noting a specific rumor that demotivated the army.
The Bucharest Municipality, at the proposal of Mayor Vasil Terziev, seeks to acquire several landmark properties from the state free of charge, including the former Notary building and the SDS building on Rakovski Street 134.
Milan Miličević, former president of SDS and mayor of Teslić, has been definitively acquitted by the Supreme Court of Republika Srpska of charges of abuse of office.
A new public opinion poll by Mediana for Delo newspaper indicates that the difference between Slovenia's two largest parties, Gibanje Svoboda and SDS, has narrowed significantly to approximately two percentage points. Six parties are projected to enter parliament.
Analysts warn that the Slovenian pre-election campaign is providing too few answers to concrete substantive questions, focusing instead on generalities.
North Macedonia's SDSM party has canceled its traditional March 8th march, opting instead to join a protest, citing a tragic event in Skopje involving the death of a mother and child as the reason for their decision.
Three witnesses, including the son of a murdered Croatian civilian, testified in the ongoing war crime trial of former SDSS leader Dragutin Ćelap, accused of killing Marko Matijević in 1991.
VMRO-DPMNE accuses SDS, Filipche, and Zaev of being creators of systemic corruption and masters of deception, citing examples like granting Macedonian citizenship to convicted criminal Aleksandar Onishchenko and awarding numerous tenders to a Belarusian consul.
The Znam party criticized SDSM, asking why after years in power they left citizens disappointed and institutions damaged, accusing them of turning the state into a party fund and justice into a selective instrument.
A recent poll in Slovenia indicates that the difference in support between the SDS and the Freedom Movement remains unchanged, while the proportion of undecided voters has increased to 12.3 percent.
Nebojša Vukanović, leader of the List for Justice and Order, criticized Draško Stanivuković, alleging he undermined the PDP party and that his associates in Bratunac openly supported Karan.
SDSM President Venko Filipče directly accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski during a parliamentary session of instructing the majority's MPs to deny workers higher wages.
The ZNAM party claims that when SDSM lacks arguments, they resort to 'inventing stories' and offering 'gossip instead of answers for their own failures,' accusing them of evading responsibility for the country's economic and institutional crisis.
Slovenian media investigated reports that a controversial song by Marko Perković Thompson, about the war for Slovenia, was played at the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) convention in Ljubljana, causing a scandal.
The State Audit Office (SAO) has published reports on the financial operations of DUI, VMRO-DPMNE, SDSM, Levica, and Alternativa for 2024, with auditors expressing reservations about the truthfulness and objectivity of most financial statements.
The Macedonian opposition has accused Artan Grubi, a fugitive from justice, of embezzling at least 8 million euros, with indications that the sum could exceed tens of millions. They also allege that the ruling SDSM party remained silent and approved of these criminal activities.
Kuzeska of SDSM reiterated the party's commitment to full EU integration, stating there is no official EU decision for a member state to join without voting rights.
A statement from the opposition SDSM regarding President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova's request for a new government plane highlights long-standing issues of sexism and declining quality in the country's political communication.
VMRO-DPMNE criticizes SDSM's leadership changes, calling them a 'refreshment' with loyalists to the Zaev-Filipche duo, asserting that SDSM is eroding and heading towards complete disappearance under Filipche's leadership.
SDS President Janez Janša has dismissed accusations that his party is merely justifying its election defeat by announcing complaints, asserting that the ruling coalition was defeated and his party is protesting 'evidently illegal' procedures at early polling stations.
Nebojša Vukanović, leader of the List for Justice and Order, has announced his candidacy for the BiH Presidency from Republika Srpska, while SDS President Branko Blanuša will run for president of Republika Srpska.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has commenced discussions to form a new government coalition, with speculation also arising about whether the SDS party will demand a recount of ballots.
Following the Slovenian parliamentary elections, various parties are assessing coalition possibilities, with Golob's cabinet confirming the start of new coalition talks while excluding SDS. Additionally, several mayors are set to become MPs, prompting decisions on by-elections.
Slovenia's parliamentary elections concluded with a marginal outcome, showing a dead heat between Robert Golob's Freedom Movement and Janez Janša's SDS, with Golob receiving 11,272 votes and Janša 9,185. The results revealed a near-even split across the country, with the west leaning 'blue' and the east 'yellow,' and Freedom Movement strong in Nova Gorica while SDS dominated Škofja Loka. Golob has declared victory despite neither party being able to govern alone, while Janša has hinted at challenging the close results.
Preliminary results from Slovenia's parliamentary elections show a tie between the liberal Freedom Movement (GS) led by Robert Golob and the right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) led by Janez Janša, with Golob ultimately winning by one seat.
Slovenian right-wing political parties, including SDS, NSi, SLS, and Fokus, are awaiting the final parliamentary election results, holding onto hope for a turnaround given the tight race.
Following the Slovenian elections, political analysts agree no clear winner emerged, leading to expectations of complex coalition talks, with specific results showing SDS winning more votes but fewer mandates in Novo mesto.
With over eighty percent of votes counted, the outcome of the Slovenian elections remains uncertain, with Janša's SDS and the ruling Freedom Movement vying for positions.
Slovenian citizens are casting their votes in parliamentary elections, described as the most crucial since independence, with opinion polls indicating a tight contest between the ruling left-wing coalition and right-wing forces, including Janez Janša's SDS and Robert Golob's Freedom Movement.
An analysis explores how Janez Janša's SDS party in Slovenia has flexibly constructed the concept of patriotism over decades, a strategy that has been rewarded by equally flexible voters.
Slovenia's SDS party has announced it will file multiple lawsuits in response to allegations of collaborating with the private foreign intelligence firm Black Cube and meeting with its representatives. The party stated they have handed the matter over to lawyers, while the Institute 8 March director Nika Kovač responded that they can be sued for anything they wish.
Three-time Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, leader of the right-wing SDS party, discusses his political views, including his similarities with Viktor Orbán, ahead of Sunday's elections where he seeks a fourth term.
SDSM has initiated proceedings to expel Šilegov from the party, following mutual accusations between Filipče and Šilegov that each is working in the interest of VMRO DPMNE.
The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has expelled Petre Shilegov from the party, alleging that he was working on behalf of the rival VMRO party to undermine SDSM from within.
Most political parties in Slovenia support increasing food self-sufficiency and strengthening agriculture's resilience to climate change. However, some parties like SDS and Demokrati specifically advocate for livestock farming, while Resnica denies climate change.
A recent observation highlights that older laptops equipped with Intel Core i9 processors, 16-32 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB SSDs are available at very low prices and continue to be highly functional for various tasks like studying, working, or occasional gaming.
Dimitrievski criticized Filipče, stating that his interest is limited to his party position, and assessed that the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) is facing a serious political and personnel crisis, with many activities focused on attacking the Movement.
SDSM spokesperson Bogdanka Kuzeska accused VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski of lying about his promises to reverse the Prespa Agreement and change the country's name.
The president of the Slovenian SDS party, Janez Janša, has urged voters to boycott early voting in the parliamentary elections, claiming that 24 polling stations are illegal and votes cast there would be invalid.
A debate has emerged in North Macedonia regarding which politicians are closer to Russian President Putin and Belarusian President Lukashenko, with VMRO-DPMNE accusing SDSM of advocating Russian policies.
Alleged wiretaps of former and current officials from the Freedom Movement party have surfaced on Facebook, with the opposition, specifically the SDS, being accused of involvement in the scandal.
The Supreme Court of Republika Srpska has upheld the acquittal of Teslić Mayor Milan Miličević (SDS) and Nikola Stokić, acting head of the Department for Spatial Planning, on charges of influence peddling.
A political barometer indicates that the difference between Slovenia's Freedom Movement and SDS parties has almost vanished, with six parties expected to cross the parliamentary threshold if only defined voters are considered.
An analysis of Slovenian voter demographics reveals that older voters provide more stable support for parties, while younger voters are more swayed by SDS, Pirates, and Resni.ca.
Želimir Nešković, an SDS delegate and vice-president, stated that the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina is completely dysfunctional, with HDZ and SNSD parties intentionally breaking quorum.
The Croatian Parliament debated a nuclear energy law, with most clubs supporting it for energy independence, while the opposition raised concerns about the lack of modern feasibility studies. Separately, a DOMiNO representative warned about security and tourism risks from a potential migrant center near Plitvice Lakes.
The SDSM party in North Macedonia has demanded the resignation of Toskovski and called for an investigation to identify and hold accountable officials from the Ministry of Interior, social work centers, and other institutions for failures that led to the death of a mother and child.
Branko Blanuša, president of the SDS party, confirmed his candidacy for the President of Republika Srpska in the upcoming General Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating he has unanimous support from the party leadership.
The latest public opinion poll in Slovenia indicates the SDS party is in the lead, while Levica has seen a significant surge in support. Resnica is positioned to be a kingmaker for forming a majority government.
The President of SDSM has questioned Mickoski about Dušan Adamović and his appointment as honorary consul in Serbia, highlighting Adamović's public appearances at VMRO-DPMNE events.
VMRO-DPMNE alleges that SDS is protecting Artan Grubi, suggesting that SDS officials fear his potential statements, especially after SDS Vice President Jovanka Trenchevska implied collective responsibility for government decisions.
At conventions of Janez Janša's Slovenian SDS party, a song was played that music experts identify as a Slovenian adaptation of a controversial Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson's song.
North Macedonia's ZNAM Movement has criticized SDSM and DUI, asserting that justice should not be a tool for political parties and laws should not be broken for political needs, emphasizing principled governance.
At the SDS convention in Ljubljana, a rewritten song by controversial Croatian musician Marko Perković Thompson, known for glorifying Ustaše, was played. The original song is about the Croatian War of Independence.
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković has expressed support for Robert Golob and his government, while also responding to remarks made by SDS leader Janez Janša at a recent convention.
VMRO-DPMNE claims SDSM is in a panic, fearing that their 'criminal friend' Grubi might expose information about Zaevi, Filipche, Kovachevski, and Zechevik, highlighting SDSM's inconsistency.
Macedonian political parties SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE exchanged accusations regarding the arrest of Artan Grubi. SDSM claimed it was a political deal, while VMRO-DPMNE suggested SDSM was frustrated by what Grubi knows about their alleged crimes.
Manasievski accused former Prime Minister Zaev and the SDS party of being the 'main judges' in the country, claiming institutions were politicized and judicial appointments based on obedience rather than merit.
Samsung Group affiliates are bracing for a new wave of severance pay lawsuits after the Supreme Court ruled last month that Samsung Electronics’ target-based bonus must be treated as wages when calculating retirement pay. Legal sources said Thursday that unions and former employees at Samsung Electronics Service, Samsung Fire and Samsung SDS are consulting with law firm A Pro on potential claims seeking additional severance. The legal turning point came Jan. 29, when the Supreme Court held that