Sep 30, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have shared their thoughts on the country's prominent football rivalry between NK Maribor and Olimpija Ljubljana.

Čeh, who led Slovenia during its landmark international tournament appearances before spending over a decade in coaching alongside Srečko Katanec, expressed a deep affinity for Olimpija while maintaining strong respect for Maribor. Meanwhile, Ljubljana-born striker Mlakar has returned to Maribor for a third spell. Addressing long-standing transfer speculation, Mlakar stated he was "never close to joining Olimpija" despite his hometown ties. He noted that while Olimpija is currently experiencing a difficult period, the club "can only gain" in the high-stakes context of an upcoming derby match.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Historians and political analysts are increasingly pointing to the events of 1989 as the origin of today's multipolar global order. While European history often centers on the fall of the Berlin Wall and the subsequent disintegration of Soviet power, concurrent developments outside Europe set fundamental trajectories for the twenty-first century.

In Asia, the Chinese government's crackdown in Tiananmen Square consolidated autocratic rule alongside state-managed economic growth. Simultaneously, the Soviet exit from Afghanistan created lasting security instability. Together, these global shifts marked a transition toward current international rivalries.

Sources: Die Presse

Tehran announced it is awaiting Washington's final decision regarding a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. US President Donald Trump previously rejected the initiative, but Iranian officials indicated that diplomatic progress remains possible if the United States demonstrates commitment.

Iran maintains that the waterway will remain closed until Washington lifts its port blockade, suspends oil sanctions, unfreezes Iranian assets, and halts military operations.

Concurrently, military tension in the corridor is escalating. Following a US strike on Iran's Larak Island and night-time escorts for oil tankers, Iranian forces responded by deploying rocket-launched naval mines, heightening fears of a wider conflict.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Spanish authorities have relocated around 2,000 migrants in the North African enclave of Ceuta to two newly established temporary reception centers. The move aims to provide basic shelter to people who had been sleeping on beaches and in public spaces following a massive border crossing in late July.

Security along the border was recently reinforced by Spanish and Moroccan forces following online rumors of a renewed crossing attempt on August 15. Although no new surge occurred, local frustration in Ceuta remains high, with residents citing infrastructure strain and political exploitation. Spanish officials emphasized that the temporary facilities will ensure humane living conditions while administrative processing continues.

Sources: Correctiv, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.