News

UNESCO’s designation of 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst is a remarkable diplomatic achievement for Slovenia. It is the result of a successful diplomatic campaign spanning several years and a testament to the excellence of Slovenian karstology. The campaign was also a success thanks to the many years of outstanding work carried out by Slovenian scientists researching and protecting caves, karst and related phenomena.

Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, made his first visit to the Vatican, where he met with senior representatives of the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. In Rome, he also visited the headquarters of the World Food Programme, where he emphasised Slovenia’s commitment to food security and development aid.

In an interview with the American Newsmax television network, Prime Minister Janez Janša spoke about Slovenia's relations with Israel and the United States of America, the war in Ukraine, the strengthening of European defence capabilities, and current political and security challenges.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Bratislava is seeking a highly organised, reliable and proactive professional (M/F) to join its team as a local Administrative Assistant. The selected candidate will support Embassy's diplomatic, administrative, organisational and representational activities and help ensure that meetings, events, communications and internal processes are managed smoothly and professionally.

At today's session, the Government took note of the Autumn Forecast of Economic Trends and adopted the revised budget for this year, as well as an intervention act to improve the efficiency of long-term care provision, which will also allow for greater flexibility in the provision of services to users.

Following today's Government session, at which the Government approved the draft revised state budget for 2026, Prime Minister Janez Janša presented the key findings from the Government's first 100 days in office.

Slovenia will celebrate UNESCO’s International Day of Caves and Karst for the first time on 13 September 2026.

The glacier below Slovenia's highest peak, Mt Triglav, has been reduced to patches of ice and is on the verge of disappearing. Based on observations at the end of August, researchers say it is highly likely that its last remnants will disappear by the end of this year's melting season.

Initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, the International Space Summit brought together representatives of governments, international organisations, space agencies, academia and industry to discuss the future of the space sector and its role in addressing technological, economic, security and environmental challenges. Minister Anže Logar also attended the Summit.

Tone Kajzer, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, hosted Gideon Sa'ar, the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is the first visit to Slovenia by an Israeli foreign minister at this level in 16 years and reflects a renewed impetus for political and economic cooperation. The two ministers also signed the 2026–2030 Programme of Cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, youth and sport.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is conducting a survey on the implementation and use of Maritime Single Window (MSW) systems, which are intended to simplify and digitalize the exchange of information between ships, ports, and competent authorities.

October 8th in the morning and October 9th 2026 the Consulate General will be offering consular hours in Chicago, Illinois.

Minister Kajzer attended the ceremony to celebrate the completed restoration of the façade of the Church of the Virgin Mary at Gorca above Malečnik on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and delivered an address on the occasion. Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome and a close associate of Pope Leo XIV, was the guest of honour at the ceremony during his first visit to Slovenia.

Minister Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs and State Secretary Rok Šimenc attended the 12th regular meeting of the Development Council of the Zahodna Slovenija Cohesion Region today at the Rog Centre in Ljubljana. Council members discussed implementing the Agreements on the Development of Regions for 2021-2027, future directions for regional development, and preparations for the new 2028-2034 funding period.

The Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Borut Rončević, announced a comprehensive reform of the Slovenian education system during the presentation of the results of the PISA 2025 international survey. Fifteen-year-olds in Slovenia achieved their worst results in all three domains assessed – reading, mathematical and scientific literacy – since Slovenia has become a PISA participant.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Arrangement of the Ljubljanska ulica Street in Maribor. The investment will improve the conditions for sustainable mobility and enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The project will receive €1.74 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today hosted European Council President António Costa at Brdo pri Kranju. The main topic of discussion was the European Union's next multiannual financial framework.

Tone Kajzer, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, hosted a visit by his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlić Radman. The two ministers reaffirmed the close and friendly relations between the two countries and expressed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation and gradually resolving any outstanding issues. They also exchanged views on current foreign policy and security issues.

Slovenia's tourism industry is enjoying another strong summer, with international visitors driving much of the growth - but the country is increasingly asking how far that growth should go.

At today’s session, the Government restored fairer conditions for awarding Zois scholarships, approved a proposal for amendments to the Excise Duty Act aimed at mitigating the impact of high energy prices on households and businesses, and concluded that Slovenia needs a more balanced and resilient energy policy.