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At the 30th Conference of Slovenian Ambassadors and on the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence, Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, presented recognition awards to the Republic of Slovenia’s earliest representatives. These individuals had represented our country abroad even before it gained international recognition. Minister Kajzer thanked them for their role during one of the most crucial periods in Slovenia’s history as a state.

Tone Kajzer, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, is hosting the 30th Conference of Slovenian Ambassadors in Brdo pri Kranju. The two-day conference focuses on security, Slovenia’s position within the EU and economic diplomacy. Minister Kajzer’s key message is that diplomacy must represent Slovenia’s interests, open doors for the economy and serve Slovenian citizens.

At today's session, the Government issued the Decree on the mandatory contribution for the promotion of agricultural and food products in the fruit sector for 2027–2029 and the amendment to the Decree on healthcare service programmes for 2026. At the same time, the Government included two new investment projects for the Employment Service of Slovenia in the 2026–2029 Development Programmes Plan.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the 30th annual Consultation of Slovenian Diplomats at Brdo pri Kranju, where he addressed the heads of Slovenian diplomatic and consular missions.

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tel Aviv has moved to new premises on the 17th floor in the same building.

The Bled Strategic Forum is a global platform for the exchange of ideas and views on contemporary society and its future. It is committed to creating a sustainable world, offering strategic insights and solutions to the most pressing challenges of today and tomorrow.

Slovenia will be getting the first direct air link with the US in nearly four decades next year, as United Airlines, one of the biggest carriers in the world, has announced it will launch a four times weekly service between Ljubljana and Newark in May 2027.

These days, Slovenia is welcoming some very special visitors. Slovenian basketball superstar Luka Dončić has brought his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to his homeland for a few days of relaxation and team bonding. Their visit has already attracted the attention of Slovenian and international media alike, while also delighting basketball fans.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland announces a diverse program of cultural events organized by the local Slovenian community this September. Minister for Slovenians Abroad, Suzana Lep Šimenko, will participate as a guest of honor at a literary evening celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Slovenian Reading Society in Cleveland.

Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, met with Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia, in Belgrade today. They discussed cooperation in the field of internal security, the management of migration flows, the fight against organised crime and ways to further deepen police cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, together with Mitja Ferenc, Chair of the Government Commission for Resolving Issues of Concealed Gravesites, today met with Ivan Penava, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, and Stipe Mlinarić, a Member of the Croatian Parliament.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended a meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing via video link on Monday, 24 August 2026. The event was held on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day. The aim of the meeting was to mark the occasion, reaffirm the allies' unwavering support and identify urgent priorities.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project aimed at upgrading the national research infrastructure (RIUM 2). The project will receive over €17 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the International Fair of Agriculture and Food (AGRA) in Gornja Radgona today. He toured the exhibition stands, meeting many Slovenian farmers, growers, processors and other representatives of the country's agricultural and rural communities.

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.