Sweden sack manager for first time, Tomasson dismissed after dismal start to qualifying campaign

Sweden have sacked their manager for the first time ever when Jon Dahl Tomasson was dismissed on Tuesday, following a dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign that left them bottom of Group B with one point from four games. Dane...

#IFJBlog: Sexual harassment still perceived as “normal and socially acceptable” behaviour

Women journalists in the Balkans talk about violence, but rarely about their own personal experience, a survey finds. A recent study conducted by the Mediacentar Sarajevo - in collaboration with the Krog Institute, the Croatian Union of...

UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules

Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...

Tomasson at risk as Sweden contemplate first managerial sacking

Sweden could be set to sack a national team manager for the first time ever, with Jon Dahl Tomasson's position under serious pressure after a dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign left them on the brink of elimination. Tomasson was...

Snipers on roof as Udine braces for high-risk Italy-Israel World Cup soccer qualifier

UDINE, Italy — Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a soccer World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The sound of helicopters surveilling the city has filled the air since the morning,...

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Slovenia shows steady growth

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Slovenia shows steady growth 14 October 2025 15:19 (UTC+04:00) Despite the relatively small volume, Slovenia accounted for 0.08 percent of Azerbaijan’s total trade turnover during the reporting period,...

Top 10 interrailing hot spots over-50s eager to visit 'after missing out'

A quarter of Generation X and Baby Boomers are eager to experience interrailing across Europe, having missed out on such travel opportunities in their younger years. A survey of 2,000 adults found that scenic rail journeys hold a significant...

NHL Rank: From 1 to 100, who will be the best players in 2025-26?

It takes more than one elite player to win the Stanley Cup. The repeat champion Florida Panthers continue to prove that is true -- and the results of the NHL Rank poll for the 2025-26 season bear that out. We asked a panel of ESPN broadcasters,...

Slovenia continue World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo

Prishtina, 10 October - The Slovenian men's football team will play Kosovo in Prishtina on Friday in what is their first match in the two-game October slot of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Slovenia will also host Switzerland on Monday as...

US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — What makes a passport “powerful”? Well, a clear measure is travel openness, the ability to slip into destinations around the world with a breezy wave of your passport, no visa required. The Henley Passport Index is...

Luka Doncic pulls off incredibly rare feat to match Michael Jordan but is powerless to stop Lakers falling to defeat

FANTASTIC Luka Doncic could not prevent the Lakers from suffering a season-opening defeat to rivals the Golden State Warriors. However, the Slovenian star did manage to secure himself some glory of his own in the game. Sign up for the Sport...

Slovenia begins preparations for closure of Velenje coal mine

The Government of Slovenia has initiated a coal phaseout by assuming direct ownership of the Šoštanj coal power plant and coal mine Velenje from state-owned power utility Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE). The first steps towards the closure of...

Alexander Isak left embarrassed but Liverpool will be relieved after latest development

Sweden's dreams of playing at next year's World Cup are hanging by a thread after a devastating home defeat to Kosovo, leaving Alexander Isak's side on the brink of elimination. Following a previous loss to Switzerland, they desperately needed a...

Employment of recent university graduates in Europe: Which countries offer the best job prospects?

Education plays a major role in the labour market. According to Eurostat, higher levels of education are typically associated with higher employment rates and greater lifetime earnings. However, for many recent graduates, finding a job can still...

Where to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria: Latest team news and TV information

Spain will look to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Bulgaria in their next qualifier. La Roja continued their perfect start to their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Georgia in their previous...

Where to watch Latvia vs. England: Latest team news and TV information

England will aim to officially secure their ticket to next summer's World Cup finals when they make the trip to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel's England continue to go from strength to strength, with the German boss ticking off...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Hungary: Latest team news and TV information

Portugal have the chance of confirming their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year when they welcome Hungary in their next qualifier. Roberto Martinez's side had to tough it out against the Republic of Ireland to maintain their perfect...

Where to watch Italy vs. Israel: Latest team news and TV information

Italy return to Udine on Tuesday night knowing that just a single point against Israel will be enough to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Luciano Spalletti's side edged an unforgettable nine-goal thriller when the two teams met...

Slovenia welcomes agreement on first phase of peace plan for Gaza

Ljubljana, 9 October - Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon welcomed on Thursday the agreement to implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza, which is based on a proposal by US President Donald Trump. She expressed hope that it would lead to the...

Luka scores 43, but Butler’s Warriors top Lakers in opener

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 on Tuesday night in both teams’ season opener. LeBron James missed...