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World Humanitarian Day, celebrated on 19 August, provides an opportunity to honour humanitarian workers and show solidarity with people around the world whose lives are affected by humanitarian crises. On 19 August 2003, 22 humanitarian workers were killed in a bomb attack in Iraq. Five years later, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 63/139, designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day.

To mark the national holiday commemorating the incorporation of Prekmurje and the reunification of the Prekmurje Slovenians with their mother nation, State Secretary Dr Stanislav Raščan attended the main ceremony in Velika Polana, which took place on the eve of the holiday. Prior to this, he attended a ceremony and wreath-laying at the monument to the national revivalist Jožef Klekl in Črenšovci.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Restoration and establishment of habitat types and improvement of habitats for selected species at Lake Cerknica, the Javorniki Mountains, the Planinsko polje Plateau and Nanoščica, with the acronym REVITA 2. The project will receive just over €2.8 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Cycle route Kvedrova cesta–Bolnica. The project will receive over €200 thousand from the European Regional Development Fund.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project supporting the development of a new cycling route in the Municipality of Kočevje. The project will receive over €1 million from the Cohesion Fund.

Today's Feast of the Assumption of Mary, also known as veliki šmaren, has for centuries been part of our spiritual and cultural heritage and, as such, an integral part of Slovenian national identity. Numerous churches, pilgrimage routes and folk traditions bear witness to a rich historical heritage and to a deep respect for the values of faith, family and homeland.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the National Geographic Museum, organized a jazz concert on August 14, 2026 to mark the 35th anniversary of Slovenia and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The concert featured the Slavo Rican Assembly, led by Slovenian musician Jan Kus, presenting a blend of Slovenian, American, and Latin jazz. Ambassador Iztok Mirošič addressed the audience.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia hereby announces its intent to conclude a direct contract for the sale of a vehicle.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project that supports the establishment of a national research infrastructure on Slovenian genome (1+MGenom-SI). The project will receive nearly €1.5 million from the Cohesion Fund.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project aimed at providing support and advice services before and after retirement, with a focus on extending the working life of older workers and encouraging the reactivation of older people. The project will receive nearly €4 million from the European Social Fund.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Copenhagen is seeking a highly organised, reliable and proactive professional to join its team as an Executive and Administrative Assistant.

For a long time, it was believed that young people were not interested in politics and that the younger generation had shied away from taking responsibility for the future of its own country. This is no longer the case. Young people in Slovenia are becoming increasingly active and willing to participate in decisions about their future.

This year, International Youth Day, which is celebrated on 12 August under the auspices of the United Nations, is being held under the theme Different Contexts, Common Aspirations. Despite the diverse life circumstances and challenges that young people face, the theme highlights that they are united by a shared aspiration for peace, dignity, opportunities, inclusion and the chance to play an active role in shaping the future.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for an ITI-funded project aiming to improve walking and cycling infrastructure. The project will receive over €1.3 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

Please be informed that the submission of applications via the eUprava government portal is currently temporarily unavailable due to the reorganisation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project National cycling connection R10 Ljubgojna-Vrzdenec. The project will receive over €1 million from the Cohesion Fund.

The Slovenian Infrastructure Agency, together with the Municipalities of Kranjska Gora and Bovec, is introducing new traffic arrangements at the Vršič Pass to make visits to the area safer and more orderly, improve traffic flow and better protect the sensitive natural environment, particularly during the tourist season.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals aimed at promoting the development and deployment of new business models and processes based on the principles of circular economy and digitalisation. Over €13.3 million will be allocated from the European Regional Development Fund to support the implementation of the call.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals supporting the co-financing of smart grid investments in the 2026-2030 period.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for an ITI project in the Urban Municipality of Krško. The project will receive over €2.7 million from the European Regional Development Fund.