Oct 11, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have reflected on their careers and the upcoming Eternal Derby between rivals Olimpija Ljubljana and Maribor.

Čeh, who led Slovenia during its qualification era under manager Srečko Katanec and later served as his assistant coach for over a decade across Europe and Asia, shared insights into his post-playing transition. Despite his deep ties to Olimpija, he expressed strong respect for Maribor and Austrian club GAK.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old Ljubljana native Jan Mlakar discussed his third stint with Maribor. Reaffirming his commitment to the club despite his hometown origins, Mlakar noted that while Olimpija faces internal difficulties, high-stakes derby matches often allow struggling teams to turn their fortunes around.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Following the July and August 1974 Turkish military invasion of Cyprus, the island experienced one of the largest population displacements relative to total size in modern European history. The forced movement of tens of thousands of Greek and Turkish Cypriots dramatically altered the island's demographic landscape.

In August 1975, negotiators reached the Third Vienna Agreement, an accord originally designed to resolve immediate humanitarian crises and safeguard civilian rights. However, the agreement ultimately solidified the island's bizonal division. Half a century later, the demographic framework established by these displacements continues to serve as the baseline for diplomatic efforts seeking a resolution to the Cyprus issue.

Sources: Phileleftheros

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have dismissed media reports claiming American ammunition reserves are dangerously low following military operations against Iran. Reports by outlets including CNN suggested that depleting missile stockpiles influenced US strategy and constrained further military action. Writing on Truth Social, Trump insisted the military maintains vast weapon reserves and warned that individuals leaking classified information face long prison sentences.

However, an independent Pentagon oversight report delivered to Congress contradicted the administration's assurances. The document acknowledged "strategic inventory bottlenecks" and supply deficits resulting from operational expenditures in the Iran conflict, while detailing the associated financial costs and damages.

Sources: Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez navigated tense debates during parliament's opening control session, addressing opposition accusations over voting rights and national security concerns in Ceuta. Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the administration of attempting to manipulate electoral registries, particularly concerning voting eligibility under the "grandchildren's law." In response, Sánchez urged state intelligence services to become more "sophisticated" to counter growing "hybrid attacks."

To counter opposition maneuvers in the Senate, where the People's Party holds a majority, the executive scheduled seven ministerial appearances in the Congress of Deputies. Simultaneously, Socialist representatives defended recent high-level security consultations involving King Felipe VI and defense officials regarding Ceuta as routine practice. However, reporting highlighted growing legislative challenges surrounding regional financing and upcoming budget negotiations.

Sources: Canarias7, El Día, El Mundo, La Provincia, La Vanguardia