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Slovenia and Algeria strengthen cooperation in space technologies
Government of Slovenia
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February 18, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 18 - The delegation was organised by the Slovenian Space Office, which operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport, together with the SPIRIT Slovenia Public Agency, the Embassy of Algeria in...
148th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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April 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 3 - Proposal for the Higher Education Act The Government has finalised the draft text of the new Higher Education Act, which will be considered by the National Assembly under the ordinary legislative procedure. This new Act will...
Highlights of Slovenia's activities in the UN Security Council in March 2025
Government of Slovenia
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April 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 1 - The Council discussed the continuing attacks and hostilities in Ukraine and the deteriorating situation for civilians. Slovenia called for an end to all attacks and supported the announced agreement to ensure safe navigation in...
Minister Jevšek on women leadership in Southeast Europe: Gender equality is a matter of social justice
Government of Slovenia
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April 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 1 - The Minister said that Slovenia has made great progress in empowering women, with many holding important positions. For example, in 2022, Slovenia elected its first female President of the Republic. The President of the...
Minister Poklukar attends the Border Security Summit: Organised Immigration Crime
Government of Slovenia
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March 31, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 31 - Ministers from the European Union and other European countries, together with representatives from several African and Asian countries, European Union institutions and international organisations, discussed the challenges of...
Slovenian Cultural Holiday also marks the ceremonial opening of the cross-border European Capital of Culture
Government of Slovenia
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February 9, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 9 - Over the past two and a half years, the Ministry of Culture has worked with cultural institutions and professionals to strengthen international cultural relations and cultural diplomacy. This has included leveraging two...
Minister Fajon meets with Slovenian minority in Austria
Government of Slovenia
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March 26, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 26 - The forthcoming 70th anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty, Article 7 of which establishes the rights of the Slovenian minority in the Austrian federal states of Carinthia and Styria and whose provisions have only been...
146th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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March 20, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 20 - The Government has finalised the text of the draft Act Amending the Game and Hunting Act and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration and adoption under the ordinary legislative procedure. The proposed amendment...
EU funding for setting up a development office for cultural and arts education
Government of Slovenia
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November 25, 2024
SLOVENIA, November 25 - As part of the EU co-funded project, the Ministry of Culture will set up a development office for cultural and arts education. This will primarily ensure closer cooperation between stakeholders in the cultural and...
Prime Minister Golob hosts a working meeting on the rights of children with special needs
Government of Slovenia
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March 13, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 13 - During the discussion, participants stressed the importance of a fair and efficient placement system for children with special needs, which would enable faster procedures, better access to appropriate programmes and greater...
145th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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March 13, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 13 - The proposal for the Hospitality Act systematically categorizes the conditions for operating a hospitality business into three main segments: general conditions (such as defining types of hospitality establishments,...
Minister Fajon concludes Slovenia's first official visit to the Philippines
Government of Slovenia
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March 12, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 12 - Minister Fajon was received by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who expressed his satisfaction with Slovenia's decision to open a resident embassy in Manila. Minister Fajon pointed out: "Slovenia and...
Prime Minister Golob: “We invest in knowledge, and this investment is the result of such past investments”
Government of Slovenia
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July 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 1 - Gregor Makuc, Chief Executive Director of Lek and President of Sandoz Slovenia, said in his opening speech at the ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the new investment in Slovenia that this is Sandoz's third...
Open Positions at the Slovenian Embassy in Copenhagen
Government of Slovenia
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March 6, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 6 - Both roles are based at the Embassy in Copenhagen but will involve engagement across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland. These positions play a vital role in promoting Slovenian culture, diplomacy, and engagement in...
EU funding for the Libertas cultural hub
Government of Slovenia
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March 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 3 - As part of the EU co-funded project, Urban Municipality of Koper will renovate the former salt warehouse at the Izolska vrata gate – Libertas in Koper. The project will revitalise 2,788.9 square metres of renovated and...
Highlights of Slovenia's activities in the UN Security Council in February 2025
Government of Slovenia
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February 28, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 28 - On the third anniversary of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Security Council held a briefing on the maintenance of international peace and security. In its speech, Slovenia emphasised that after three years of...
Prime Minister Golob at Golden Ambassador for Children with Cancer Award Ceremony
Government of Slovenia
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February 24, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 24 - The Prime Minister was accompanied at the event by his partner, Tina Gaber. One of the key visions of the Gold Ribbon Institute (Inštitut Zlata pentljica) is to bring together children from vulnerable groups. One of these...
Minister Fajon: Three years since the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine – Slovenia stands for a just and lasting peace
Government of Slovenia
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February 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 23 - The Minister reaffirmed Slovenia’s unwavering support for Ukraine, pledging continued assistance to the Ukrainian people. "Slovenia will support peace proposals rooted in the UN Charter, ensuring respect for Ukraine’s...
Slovenia’s Holiday Spirit: Traditional Decorations of Warmth and Craft
Government of Slovenia
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December 13, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 13 - Among the most cherished customs are the hand-crafted decorations that bring natural beauty, warmth, and nostalgia into homes. These ornaments, lovingly made from materials like straw, wood, paper, and even dried fruit,...
141st regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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February 13, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 13 - The draft amendment to the Organisation and Financing of Education Act regulates areas that ensure the development and higher quality of education in Slovenia. The main change in the draft amendment approved by the...