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Slovenia enters festive season
Government of Slovenia
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December 5, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 5 - The capital Ljubljana turned on its signature universe-themed decorations as the night fell on 29 November. Sparkling with 50 kilometres of lights and 850 light sculptures, this year's festive illumination celebrates the joy...
Minister Fajon on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Government of Slovenia
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February 11, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 11 - “Empowering women in science is crucial to promoting gender equality and sustainable development worldwide, fostering healthier societies, stronger economies and a more peaceful world. Slovenia is committed to increasing...
A Borderless Celebration: Nova Gorica and Gorizia Open the European Capital of Culture
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 8, 2025
NOVA GORICA, Slovenia, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Europe Square, the symbolic heart of both cities, the European Capital of Culture will be officially inaugurated. As night falls, the spotlight will move to the open-air stage in front of...
News from North Macedonia: First Division Clubs Brera Strumica and Brera Tiverija Strengthen Their Squads for the Spring Championship Following the Men’s and Women’s Winter 2024-25 Transfer Window
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 19, 2025
The Brera Strumica team against Pelister in the Macedonian First Football League, on February 16, 2025 Dublin, Ireland and Strumica, North Macedonia, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the winter 2024-25 transfer window, Brera Holdings...
Career Opportunities and Working Conditions in Slovenian Science
Government of Slovenia
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February 10, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 10 - A similar survey was conducted in 2012 by the then Commission for Women in Science. Therefore, the Commission for Equal Opportunities in Science has now prepared an online questionnaire in both Slovenian and English to take...
Minister Asta Vrečko hosts a working meeting of the Ministers of Culture of the Western Balkans
Government of Slovenia
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February 9, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 9 - The attendees also included the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Federation of BIH, Sanja Vlaisavljević, the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska, Željka Stojičić, the Minister of Culture and...
Message by Culture Minister Asta Vrečko on the occasion of 8 February, Slovenian Cultural Holiday
Government of Slovenia
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February 8, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 8 - Culture is the foundation of integration, dialogue and the search for answers to the challenges of our time. Culture builds a sense of community identity, fosters creativity, openness and solidarity, and helps us to...
Minister Fajon in the Security Council: Slovenia will always be the voice of the oppressed women and girls in Afghanistan
Government of Slovenia
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September 18, 2024
SLOVENIA, September 18 - Minister Tanja Fajon chaired the Security Council debate in New York on the United Nations Special Political Mission in Afghanistan, focusing on the deteriorating situation of women and girls. This is the first in a series...
Speech by the Prime Minister at the artistic performance on the occasion of the opening event of the European Capital of Culture
Government of Slovenia
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February 8, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 8 - Speech by the Prime Minister Robert Golob Dear citizens of Nova Gorica, esteemed compatriots, Cari Goriziani, ospiti e amici, Dear fellow Europeans, Two cities, two countries, one capital – the European Capital of Culture....
State ceremony on Slovenian Cultural Holiday
Government of Slovenia
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February 6, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 6 - The Prešeren Prize is conferred upon artists who have permanently enriched Slovenian cultural heritage with their outstanding artistic achievements throughout their lifetime’s work. This year, this prize will be presented to...
State Secretary Štucin holds first political consultations between Slovenia and the Philippines
Government of Slovenia
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February 5, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 5 - The two delegations discussed bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, including cooperation between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), EU-Philippines cooperation and multilateral issues such...
GOVSI podcast: First cross-border capital of culture
Government of Slovenia
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February 7, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 7 - In the latest episode of the government podcast GOVSI, we present the European Capital of Culture 2025, Nova Gorica, which has invited the cross-border city of Gorizia to cooperate. Polona Prešeren spoke with the director of...
Highlights of Slovenia's activity in the UN Security Council in January 2025
Government of Slovenia
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February 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 3 - Minister Fajon participated in the Security Council’s open debate following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. In her address, she urged the warring parties in the Middle East to respect the agreements and...
Fajon in Jordan: Slovenia remains firmly committed to supporting UNRWA
Government of Slovenia
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February 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 3 - Minister Fajon and the King of Jordan reaffirmed the excellent relations between the two countries. They agreed on the need for stability in the Middle East region, as well as the need to continue the delivery of...
Slovenia for the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza dispatched a third consignment of material aid
Government of Slovenia
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November 14, 2024
SLOVENIA, November 14 - The security and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is extremely poor and deteriorating. Water, food, electricity and fuel shortages, the spread of disease, limited health and hospital capacity are putting the...
139th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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January 30, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 30 - The Government took note of and discussed the information about the activities of the Ministry of Defence relating to the project of combat vehicles to build the medium forces of the Slovenian Army, agreeing that the...
The Persecution of Homosexuals in Ljubljana in 1913
Government of Slovenia
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February 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 1 - In ancient times (except in Judaism), homosexuality was socially accepted and not sanctioned. It was only with the advent of Christianity and the prevalence of the so-called Judeo-Christian values and morals that the...
European Capital of Culture to open with 14-hour spectacle
Government of Slovenia
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January 31, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 31 - Senior guests, including the presidents of Slovenia and Italy, are expected to attend. Coinciding with Slovenian Culture Day, the festivities will start with a brass band parade setting off from the Gorizia railway station...
A prosperous year for Slovenian tourism in 2024: optimistic outlook despite challenges
Government of Slovenia
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January 27, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 27 - In 2025, the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport remains committed to its trajectory of promoting balanced tourism growth under the "A Little Bit More, A Lot Better" approach, prioritising higher quality and added...
138th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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January 22, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 22 - Prime Minister Robert Golob highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Savinjsko–Šaleška coal region noting that "the region has suffered enough and is still suffering today". It is the Government's task to create new,...