News
Eva Alina HoÄŤevar wins gold and bronze in the U23 World Championships
Our police officer – top athlete Eva Alina Hočevar stepped onto the podium twice in Foix, France.
Alenka Artnik Burghardt sets a new world record at 123 metres
Freediver Alenka Artnik Burghardt, a top athlete employed by the Police, achieved a new milestone yesterday, 10 July 2025, at a competition on Long Island in the Bahamas. In the monofin discipline she reached 123 meters and set a new world record!
Police rescue a woman from the river near Solkan
On the afternoon of 7 July 2025, the Nova Gorica police were informed of an altercation between two German nationals in the car park of a restaurant in Solkan. Upon arrival at the scene, a member of the public alerted the police officers that a woman had jumped into the SoÄŤa River (the police later determined that the 27-year-old woman had thrown herself into the water to end a dispute with a 24-year-old man).
Slovenian police apprehend a BIH national subject to European arrest warrant
On 7 July 2025, Slovenian police officers apprehended a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina who was wanted by the German police for money laundering and fraud.
Protect children from the sun and drowning – as well as from strangers’ cameras!
In the summer, holidaymakers flock to the sea, lakes and mountains. While children enjoy themselves in the water, adults often forget about the dangers lurking on the beach.
Acting Director General addresses police officers on Police Day and thanks them for their hard work
On 27 June 2025, the employees of the Slovenian police celebrated Police Day with a central national ceremony. This year, we symbolically chose as the venue the Slovenian National Theatre Nova Gorica, a location at the intersection of two countries. Namely, one of the main themes of this year's ceremony was to highlight the importance of overcoming various boundaries in the context of international cooperation, which is also crucial for the work of the police.
Traffic jams and congestion as the tourist season begins – drivers, please be patient and responsible
In recent days, there has been increased traffic, road congestion, and delays along major routes. As the school holidays begin and the peak tourist season approaches, traffic volumes are expected to rise again next week – and unfortunately, traffic jams may be difficult to avoid.
Slovenian police, together with EPPO, holds an international conference on challenges in investigating misuse of European funds
An international conference entitled 'Detecting and investigating misuse of European funds’ was held at the Brdo pri Kranju Congress Centre from 26 to 28 May 2025, organised by the Slovenian police in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
Joint trilateral police patrols begin on Croatia's external border
On 16 June 2025, joint trilateral police patrols involving officers from Slovenia, Croatia and Italy began operating along Croatia's external border.
Police help ensure the success and safety of the 31st Tour of Slovenia
The 31st edition of the international Tour of Slovenia cycling race concluded successfully on 8 June 2025, thanks in no small part to the dedicated efforts of the Police, who ensured a high level of safety throughout the event. Over the course of the five-day race, riders passed through the jurisdictions of five regional police directorates – Ljubljana, Celje, Maribor, Koper and Novo mesto. Each day, 28 motorcycle officers from all eight traffic police stations across the country were actively involved in ensuring safety and managing traffic along the route.
Slovenian Police Respond to School Shooting in Austria
The Slovenian police strongly condemn today’s tragic shooting at a secondary school in Austria, which has claimed innocent lives. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and express our solidarity with the Austrian law enforcement authorities and the wider public.
NBI conducts five house searches over suspected fraud against the EU
On 3 June 2025, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) carried out a series of operational activities involving 25 investigators from the NBI and the Celje Police Directorate.
Police Without Borders: A joint Slovenian-Italian cycling team adds to the electric atmosphere at the Giro d’Italia
Nova Gorica was buzzing with excitement on 24 May 2025, as it hosted a true celebration of cycling. Not only did one of the stages of the prestigious Giro d’Italia cross into Slovenia, but this year, police officers also joined the action—on two wheels. A joint Slovenian-Italian police team participated in the Giro-E, the official e-bike event held alongside the main race.
Tactical exercise tests security of key infrastructure at Maribor hydropower plant
On 23 May 2025, members of the Special Police Unit, together with other police services, carried out a tactical operational exercise at the Mariborski otok hydropower plant. The objective of the exercise was to test the readiness, responsiveness, and coordination of various police units and services in the event of a serious threat to critical national infrastructure—such as a potential attack on the dam structure of a hydropower facility.
Friend or monster? A new pan-European campaign is being rolled out to mark 25 May, the International Missing Children's Day
Child sexual abuse can lead to children running away from home. In eight out of ten cases of sexual abuse, the perpetrator is a person the child trusts. This is why today, as in the past, the Slovenian police, in cooperation with the international Amber Alert Europe foundation and police forces from 29 other countries, are joining the pan European campaign titled 'Friend or monster?'.