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A Eurovision flag flies at the port of Burgas, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, which will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Photo: AP
The Netherlands

Netherlands withdraws from ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision

Its Dutch broadcaster says the contest, which has been hit by a wave of boycotts over Israel’s participation, has ‘become a platform for division’.

European Union

Hungary braces for nuclear plant shutdown as Danube hits record lows

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Europe’s bet on Chinese EV joint ventures may be solving yesterday’s problem

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Music

Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot

The usually good-natured competition has faced a boycott by five countries over the Gaza conflict.

Dara from Bulgaria holds up the trophy after winning the Eurovision grand final in Vienna. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Slovenia’s liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight election

Prime Minister Robert Golob’s party has a slight edge over his Trump-aligned rival Janez Jansa.

European Union

As I see it | Russia will end the European Union, not the other way around

The end of history is more history, as Hegel might have said, with the postmodern unified EU potentially reverting back to rival modern states.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong signs tax treaty with Norway, marking fourth such agreement this year

Treasury chief Christopher Hui said the government plans to begin CDTA negotiations with Slovenia and Oman early next year.

Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui (left), exchanges documents with Norway’s Ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Israel-Gaza war

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest

The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation.

Human rights

Slovenia rejects assisted dying law in national referendum

Sunday’s referendum was held after critics mounted a campaign against a new law to legalise assisted dying.

United Nations

Calls grow for first female UN chief in 80 years: ‘let’s make history’

All nine people to hold the top job have been men, including Secretary General Antonio Guterres, whose second term ends next year.

The United Nations logo is seen on a fence outside its headquarters in New York on September 18. Photo: AFP
Germany

Germany slams Israel boycott, Eurovision ‘brings nations together’

Spain and others will boycott the world’s largest live televised music event in May if Israel participates over the ongoing assault on Gaza.

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This photograph shows the logo of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 displayed on a screen at the end of the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

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China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong hits a high with global legal body, but now comes the hard part

Experts say more countries will sign up once word spreads about China-led mediation body that will act as ‘signpost’ to draw legal talent to city.

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The International Organisation for Mediation’s headquarters in Wan Chai. The China-led body launched on Friday with 33 signatories. Photo: Eugene Lee
Donald Trump

Melania Trump statue missing in her native Slovenia after last one set on fire

The life-size bronze sculpture – unveiled in 2020 near the US first lady’s birthplace – was reportedly sawed off at the ankles and removed.

A bronze replica depicting US first lady Melania Trump, made by US artist Brad Downey, is seen after its unveiling in a field near Sevnica in September 2020. Photo: AFP
Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong ranks as second-most crypto-friendly city in the world in new index

The city is just behind Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, in an evaluation based on factors such as regulation, taxes and wealth.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Luka Doncic’s Slovenian model fiancée, Anamaria Goltes?

The NBA world is abuzz with news of Luka Doncic’s transfer from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers – now his partner Anamaria Goltes has broken her silence.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Luka Doncic’s dad Sasa Doncic – who’s furious with the Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic’s dad has said the ‘hypocrisy’ and ‘secrecy’ around his son’s shock weekend trade has hurt him ‘personally’ – so who is Sasa Doncic, and why is he so invested?

Like father, like son: basketball players Sasa and Luka Doncic. Photo: @sasa.doncic/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Inside Melania Trump’s humble hometown – a major tourist destination in Slovenia

Melania grew up in this small, picturesque town until her family moved to Ljubljana while she was in high school; visitors have flocked here to see her old home and school since the 2016 US election.

Euro 2024

Portugal reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals after shoot-out win over Slovenia

Portugal won 3-0 in a shoot-out after Slovenia held them to a 0-0 draw following Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic last 16 clash.

Euro 2024

Serbia’s belief hailed by Stojkovic after late Euro 2024 goal shatters Slovenia

‘We do not give up,’ manager Dragan Stojkovic says, praising persistent attacks that earned a last-gasp equaliser, keeping Serbia’s tournament hopes alive.

Serbia’s Luka Jovic celebrates his goal in Munich, which snatched his side a point. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

Slovenia is latest EU country to recognise a Palestinian state

Slovenia’s decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognised a Palestinian state, a move that was condemned by Israel.

The Palestinian flag is raised in Lubljana on Tuesday after the Slovenian parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state. Photo: Reuters
Celebrity children

Who is Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump – who just turned 18?

The ‘shy’ teenager has remained largely out of the spotlight and lived a low-key life as a first kid at the White House during his father’s presidency – here’s what we know about him

European Union

Five people trapped as rainfall floods cave in Slovenia

Three adults and 2 guides on Saturday became trapped after heavy rainfall provoked a rise in water levels within the Krizna Jama, some 50km south of capital Ljubljana.

European Union

Melania Trump’s lawyer elected first woman president in Slovenia

Liberal rights advocate Natasa Pirc Musar won a run-off to become Slovenia’s first woman head of state.

Slovenian President-elect Natasa Pirc Musar. Photo: Reuters
Tour de France

Pogaca chasing 3rd Tour de France win, but Jumbo pair out to upset

Tour de France title challengers Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo-Visma believe their team’s two-leader strategy can finally deliver cycling’s most treasured title after consecutive narrow defeats.

Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates during a training session in Copenhagen. Photo: AFP
ITTF

Doo ends 854-day title famine as Hong Kong table tennis duos feast in Slovenia

Women’s doubles success at WTT Feeder Otocec for Doo – in her first tournament win in over 2 years – and Zhu Chengzhu as 3 of city’s pairings reach semi-finals.

ITTF

Wong, Doo left hoping it will be second time lucky in Slovenia

Hong Kong mixed doubles table tennis duo suffer shock defeat in quarter-finals of WTT Feeder Otocec on Friday, but were still alive in their respective men’s and women’s doubles draws.

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