'Liberal Élites Have Lost Contact with Ordinary People' – Slavoj Žižek on Right-wing Rise in Europe

An anti-immigration party has come out on top in another European election. Sunday's vote in Slovenia saw the Democratic party, the SDS, win the most seats, although it fell far short of a majority.

Melania Trump's Hometown

Melania Trump's hometown of Sevnica in Slovenia hopes their new-found fame will boost trade and tourism.

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Tensions at Slovenian-Austrian border (30.10.2015)

Thousands of refugees wait to cross from Sentilj, Slovenia to Spielfeld, Austria where they wait for buses to take them further into Austria.

Bavarian PM Gives Merkel Deadline to Close 'Open Door' for Refugees

Slovenia and Austria are ready to build the fence between countries to slow down the flow of refugees. Meanwhile, the crisis is apparently causing a rift in the German government. The Prime Minister of Bavaria - one of Merkel's key coalition partners - says the Chancellor has to end her open door policy. Horst Seehofer has given Merkel until Sunday to put an end to the influx of refugees.

Austria: Fights Break Out as Thousands of Refugees Left Stranded in 'No Man's Land'

Fights broke between refugees after several thousands of migrants were left stranded in "no man's land" on the Slovenia-Austria border for seven hours near the Austrian town of Spielfeld, Monday. Without water for an extended amount of time tensions snapped, with several refugees including children collapsing.

Thousands of Refugees Enter Slovenia as Ljubljana Seeks EU Help

SLOVENIA is in chaos after it became the latest hotspot in Europe's escalating migration crisis as thousands of refugees attempt to cross its borders.

Tensions reached breaking point overnight on the Slovenian border with Croatia as thousands of migrants began to gather after rail services travelling north were suspended.

Police Pepper Spray Asylum Seeker Trying to Pull Down Barrier on Slovenian Border

Slovenian police used pepper spray on a man who tried to break through the border fence in Harmica on the Slovenian border. The escalations led to altercations between the police and migrants and refugees. Many in the crowd attempted to calm down the situation, negotiating and mediating tensions.

Slovenia Police Use Pepper Spray On Migrants At Croatia Border

People have been treated for the effects of pepper spray after police clashed with around 500 migrants trying to get into the country from Croatia.

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Slovenia Hit by Severe Blizzards

BBC: A quarter of Slovenians have been left without electricity, as parts of Europe battle some of the worst winter blizzards for decades.

Around 40% of the country's schools have been closed, transport is disrupted and residents in some areas have been advised not to drink tap water.

Parts of Croatia, Serbia, and Germany have also been severely affected by snow.

Alpa Patel reports. (+ BBC video) » | Tuesday, February 04, 2014