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With support from the European Union, the Western Balkans will enhance labour market integration of young people.

The premiere of the Water man ballet marked the start of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The ballet staged on Bled Island and choreographed by internationally renowned choreographer Edward Clug was attended by representatives of the Slovenian Government and members of the College of Commissioners.

Dr Anže Logar, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2021.

Most of the events held under the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU will take place in the idyllic surroundings of Brdo pri Kranju. The estate, which offers wonderful views of the Slovenian Alps, includes an exceptionally well-preserved Renaissance mansion, a modern congress centre, a beautiful park and a completely renovated hotel.

Slovenia has presented the programme of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union focusing on four priority areas

The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU has launched its social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Thirty years ago, Slovenia became a newcomer on the world map of tourist destinations. Thanks to the efforts of the Slovenian Tourist Board, the Slovenian tourism industry and many individuals, it is now positioned as a green star in the heart of Europe.

This year is the 30th anniversary of independent Slovenia. During this time GDP per capita increased by four times, deflation was recorded twice, the number of families without children, the number of single-parent families and the share of people with tertiary education increased.

Housing conditions of households in 2020 were about the same as in 2019. Unexpected financial expenses could be handled by more households and more households could afford one-week holidays.

Slovenia will not prolong the epidemic next week, as the epidemiological picture is favorable enough, and vaccination is continuing intensively, the Minister of Health announced today.

At yesterday’s regular session, the Government adopted amendments to the Decree on determining the conditions for entry to the Republic of Slovenia due to the containment and control of the infectious disease COVID-19.

With world-class partners and under the “Fight for green” slogan, the Tour of Slovenia is gaining new momentum and is – aside from being a top cycling event – becoming also one of the main events that internationally promote Slovenia as a five-star destination for active holidays.

A month before the beginning of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Slovenia has unveiled its presidency's slogan and logo. The visual identity of the Slovenian Presidency reflects its guiding principle, priorities and objectives under the slogan "Together. Resilient. Europe."

With the additional vaccine doses from Hungary, we can count on sufficient vaccination coverage and a relaxed summer, said Prime Minister Janez Janša.

World Environment Day is one of the oldest of the world days designated by the United Nations and its environmental programme. This is the 47th World Environment Day, and it features an additional slogan: Reimagine, Recreate, Restore - Generation for Restoration (#GenerationRestoration). The aim is to encourage people through initiatives and best practice to help preserve the environment. "We are a generation that has to hold out our hand to nature," according to the creators of World Environment Day.

This year in the junior category the unique and entertaining video of team TEGLZAROŽE showing the power of disinformation impressed the international jury the most. In addition, team PLAN_XY won fourth place in the senior category.

The epidemic is slowing down, for various reasons, stated Minister of health Janez Poklukar this week.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence, we are, besides many other activities, today launching the project "30 peaks for 30 years".

Epidemiological data this week show a significant slowdown in the epidemic in Slovenia: number of infections is decreasing and so is the the pressure on hospitals. The eyes of the public and the authorities are therefore focused on the preparations for the autumn.