The European Parliament approves the postponement of the deforestation law

Ljubljana – This year and next, the Slovenian Armed Forces will take part in the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity (EU RDC). On Wednesday, the government set a limit on the contingent size to that of a company, which includes participation in the EU Battlegroups (EUBG).
Following the session, the government stated that the defense minister will determine the specific forces and capabilities for the Sl

Frederiksen remarked, “We’re not the ones looking for conflict,” and emphasized that the issue extends beyond their borders. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted that European countries “will not let ourselves be blackmailed,” adding that it affects many more countries than those singled out. Frederiksen’s comments followed the unity of Denmark, Fi

Jakarta, Indonesia — January, 2026. According to Eurotoday Newspaper, Indonesian authorities on Friday escalated a nationwide search after a military surveillance aircraft carrying 11 people lost contact during a routine operation. The disappearance has prompted one of the most extensive coordinated rescue efforts in recent years, drawing together air force units, naval patrols, civilian emergency

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Trump announced tariffs on Saturday against eight nations deploying troops to Greenland, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from the European Union. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot labeled the outburst as “incomprehensible” and “unnecessarily hostile,” adding that “these discussions among allies are being met with laughter in Russia and China; they are probably watching this with a b

The nation is experiencing an internet blackout, hindering the flow of information from Iran concerning the suppression of widespread protests. The U.S.-based Iranian Human Rights Activists News Agency estimates that 3,308 people have died and has confirmed 24,000 arrests.
“The Iranian nation must break the back of the seditionists just as it broke the back of the sedition,” Khamenei stated in a t

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – Belgium’s Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes. The European Commission announced the decision following FATF confirmation of Nigeria’s exit from the global grey l

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Ljubljana – Ahead of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement signing on Saturday, the Slovenian Farmers’ Union has urged the government to prohibit the import of products that contain substances banned in the EU. The union expressed concern that Slovenian farmers have not been provided with any national measures to mitigate potential damages arising from this agreement.
The union is advocating for govern

Parallel demonstrations took place in Aarhus, Aalborg, and Odense, with a protest in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, planned for later Saturday as marchers headed toward the U.S. consulate, according to organizers.
“We are demonstrating against American statements and ambitions to annex Greenland,” said Camilla Siezing, chairwoman of the Inuit Association, in a statement. “We de