Significant decline in illegal border crossings in Slovenia in 2024

Ljubljana, 14 January - Slovenian police reported handling 46,192 illegal border crossings in 2024, a decrease of nearly 14,500 compared to 2023. Syrian nationals accounted for the largest share, with their numbers quadrupling year-on-year, making up a quarter of all cases. Afghans ranked second, but their numbers halved compared to 2023.