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173rd Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 9 - Decree on the Organisation, Equipment and Training of Protection, Rescue and Relief Forces The Government adopted the Decree on the Organisation, Equipment and Training of Protection, Rescue and Relief Forces, which was last...

172nd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 7 - Proposed Act on the gradual closure of the Velenje Coal Mine At today's session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia began consideration of the proposed Act on the gradual closure of the Velenje Coal Mine, which...

Ptuj is the Best Cultural Heritage Town in Europe for 2026

SLOVENIA, October 9 - Atop the prestigious list of the Best Cultural Heritage Towns in Europe for 2026 stands Ptuj, a small town in Slovenia with more than 2,000 years of history, known for its hilltop castle, renowned wine traditions and a...

Slovenian Day in Vienna – the power of culture, diplomacy and the economy for a shared future

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The project, which is the result of an artistic and educational residency held in Brdo pri Kranju this August, brought together 169 young musicians from 18 countries. It has grown into a powerful artistic expression of...

171st regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 2 - At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the text of the proposed Act Amending the Service in the Slovenian Armed Forces Act (summary procedure). The text of the proposed Act will be submitted to...

Slovenia’s participation in the main annual events of EuroPris and the Council of Europe

SLOVENIA, September 30 - In Kraków, Poland, two major events for the European prison and probation community were held between 23 and 25 September 2025: first the Annual General Meeting of EuroPris (AGM), followed by the 30th Council of Europe...

Eight Times Green: Slovenia Among the World’s Best Green Stories of 2025

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The stories told by Bled, Bela krajina, Bohinj, Brežice, Jeruzalem, Ljubljana, Logarska dolina – Solčavsko and Miren Kras serve as global inspiration for the tourism of the future – the one that builds bridges between...

Highlights of Slovenia's activities in the UN Security Council in September 2025

SLOVENIA, October 1 - During the High-level Week, the Republic of Korea organised a high-level open debate on the implications of artificial intelligence for international peace and security – the signature event of its presidency. The debate...

State Secretary Grašič on further strengthening economic relations between Slovenia and Italy

SLOVENIA, October 1 - The State Secretary expressed her enthusiasm that the event is taking place in Slovenia in the year of the official visit by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and in the year that the cities of Nova...

President Nataša Pirc Musar visited Cleveland, the center of the Slovenian community in the U.S.A.

SLOVENIA, September 28 - This is the first visit by a Slovenian president since 2001, when President Milan Kučan visited this city. The President began her visit at the Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland, where she met with...

Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Addresses Gaza’s “Genocide”

(MENAFN) Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stated on Monday that Gaza is enduring “what international law defines as genocide,” citing distressing visuals of children perishing in the besieged enclave, which has been subjected to Israeli...

First Slovenian-Indian Festival of Science, Innovation, Smart Technologies and the Economy

SLOVENIA, September 27 - The Festival was held in Ljubljana on 25–26 September 2025. The American astronaut Sunita L. Williams, who is of Slovenian and Indian descent, was the Festival's honorary patron. The event highlighted the progress that...

Speech by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, at the "Crow's Flight" ceremony

SLOVENIA, September 27 - Check against delivery. Dear combatants and veterans, Your Excellencies, dear guests and friends, It is a great honour and privilege for me to mark this day with you. As I stand here today, we are paying tribute not only...

EU funding for the renovation of the Narodni dom building (cultural centre)

SLOVENIA, September 26 - As part of the EU-funded project, Urban Municipality Novo mesto will renovate the Narodni dom building (cultural centre) located in the city’s historical centre. Novo mesto will thus preserve the building, which is not...

Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of Slovenian Sport

SLOVENIA, September 23 - At a time when the world often seems divided, sport reminds us that there is a universal language of peace and connection. Sport is proof that regardless of flag, language or history everyone belongs to the arena of peace....

Prime Minister Golob at the first meeting of the Focal group for comprehensive treatment of children and adolescents displaying dangerous behaviour

SLOVENIA, September 19 - The Focal group is headed by Dr Vesna Švab, a full professor at the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ljubljana, a long-time president and co-founder of the Šent Slovenian Association for...

168th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, September 16 - Establishment of a new public higher education institution, a public university based in Novo mesto The Government of the Republic of Slovenia determined the text of the application for accreditation of a new public higher...

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia Consider Eurovision 2026 Boycott

(MENAFN) Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia have intensified their resistance to Israel’s potential involvement in Eurovision 2026, fueling the possibility of high-profile withdrawals from the renowned music contest. In an announcement, an Irish...

State Secretary Grašič visits Skopje and Pristina to underline importance of EU integration for the Western Balkans

SLOVENIA, October 6 - The working visit provided an opportunity to review the challenges facing North Macedonia and Kosovo on their respective paths towards EU membership. During the visit, State Secretary Grašič and Federal Minister Plakolm...

Prime Minister Golob: "Only through knowledge can our society build a better future"

SLOVENIA, October 3 - In his keynote address, the Prime Minister emphasised that those working in education strive every day to create a better society. "For small societies like Slovenia, knowledge is key to gaining recognition both at home and...