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“These are … perhaps the most important elections ever in Slovenia because they will decide if Slovenia remains a democratic welfare state or it aligns with illiberal democracies.”

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Reclusive Leftist 3d ago

"Several communities in the country continue to lack access to clean drinking water, electricity and sanitation as well as basic infrastructure and essential services."

Reclusive Leftist 3d ago

"Slovenia’s population of about 2.1 million includes an estimated 12,000 Roma. Many are singularly vulnerable: in 2020, Amnesty International said that life expectancy for Roma in Slovenia was 22 years lower than the rest of the population, and infant mortality more than four times higher."

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Slovenia goes to polls in election marked by claims of anti-Romany rhetoric
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/slovenia-election-voting-campaign-claims-anti-romany-rhetoric
#guardian #europe #slovenia #racism #romapeople #romany #humanrights

Slovenia goes to polls in election marked by claims of anti-Romany rhetoric

Centre-left Robert Golob and rightwing populist Janez Janša are frontrunners in contest after polarised campaign

The Guardian

Reclusive Leftist 3d ago

"What is striking about the SDS compared with some of its peers on the European far right is that it is not an insurgent outsider party. It is the central pillar of the Slovenian right, and has experience in government: its longtime leader, Janez Janša, has served as prime minister three times since the millennium."

It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism?
Ana Schnabl
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/18/slovenia-europe-success-liberalism-orban-trump-janez-jansa
#guardian #farright #europe #slovenia

It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism?

Janez Janša would be another illiberal threat to the EU if he wins on 22 March, says Slovenian writer Ana Schnabl

The Guardian

Reclusive Leftist 5d ago

Dan Gillmor 6d ago

BlueSky wants you to trust them, but they raised $100 million from a crypto fund almost a YEAR AGO and didn't tell anyone.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/bluesky-announces-100m-series-b-after-ceo-transition/

Bluesky announces $100M Series B after CEO transition | TechCrunch

The additional funds have been used to scale Bluesky's team, while the company continues to develop Bluesky's app and the underlying ATProto that powers it.

TechCrunch

Reclusive Leftist 5d ago

Gold just had its worst week since 1983
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/20/investing/gold-price-drop-fed-rate-iran

Gold just had its worst week since 1983

The war with Iran is disrupting global oil flows, damaging energy infrastructure and raising fears of prolonged conflict. But gold, usually considered a safe haven during periods of economic uncertainty, has slumped.

CNN

Reclusive Leftist Mar 19

CNN Mar 19

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/18/travel/worlds-happiest-countries-2026-wellness?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into CNN Travel @cnn-travel-CNN

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

Finland remains the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. But the digital age is reshaping the foundations of wellbeing everywhere.

CNN

Reclusive Leftist Mar 19

Dan Gillmor Mar 18

RE: https://mastodon.social/@thejapantimes/116248832950638355

Here's one championship team Trump won't invite to the Oval Office.

He gave them the incentive they needed.

Reclusive Leftist Mar 19

"During her acceptance speech, Ejae said, “Growing up, people made fun of me for liking K-pop, but now everyone’s singing our song, and all the Korean lyrics, and I’m so proud. And I realize this song, this reward, is not about success, it’s about resilience.” "

Ejae’s Oscar dress inspired by Korean Empire’s ceremonial court attire
https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_entertainment/1249957.html
#hankyoreh #southkorea #Ejae #KPopDemonHunters #oscars

Ejae’s Oscar dress inspired by Korean Empire’s ceremonial court attire

Custom Leje dress emblazoned with gold mugunghwa design appeared onstage when “Golden” won best original song

Hankyoreh

Reclusive Leftist Mar 19

Hmm...

‘Golden’ acceptance speech interruption draws criticism over ‘disrespect’ at Oscars
https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_entertainment/1249955.html

‘Golden’ acceptance speech interruption draws criticism over ‘disrespect’ at Oscars

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