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Prime Minister Golob: We are setting an example in Europe of how to tackle housing issues
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the conference "Turning Vision into Homes: Slovenia's Affordable Housing Journey," organised by the Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future, the European Investment Bank and the Council of Europe Development Bank at the European Union House in Ljubljana.
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Slovenia receives €440 million in EU funds for recovery and resilience
Today, the European Commission paid €440 million to Slovenia on the basis of the fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). "Slovenia has met all the milestones and targets linked to the fourth payment request and has therefore received the maximum possible disbursement," said Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič upon the inflow of funds.
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UN Security Council and General Assembly unanimously adopt twin resolutions on the review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture
Today, the General Assembly and the Security Council unanimously adopted twin resolutions with identical wording on the review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture (Peacebuilding Architecture Review – PBAR). The negotiation process was led by the Permanent Representatives of Slovenia and Egypt, Ambassadors Samuel Žbogar and Osama Abdelkhalek. The adoption of the resolutions and the agreement on strengthening the effectiveness of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture marked the successful conclusion of nearly one year of negotiations.
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Slovenia elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
At the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held in The Hague, the Netherlands, Slovenia was elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for the 2026–2028 term. The Slovenian delegation at the conference is being led by State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič.
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Minister Fajon on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: United for peace and security
"We must always stand up for the rights of women and girls. This is a priority of Slovenia’s foreign policy, both in the context of its non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council and its upcoming UN Human Rights Council membership. I would like us to build a world in which all women and girls are safe and do not experience violence."
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Speech by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon at EU-AU summit in Luanda, Angola
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon emphasized in a discussion on peace, security and governance at the 7th EU-African Union Leaders' Summit in Luanda that Slovenia has done a lot in recent years to strengthen its partnership with African countries.
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Minister Fajon in Luanda: Slovenia calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, the African Union and the UN
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, represented Slovenia at the seventh EU-African Union Summit in Luanda, attended by more than 40 European and African leaders. She participated in discussions on peace, security and governance, and held numerous bilateral meetings, where she presented Slovenia’s work in the Security Council, with a focus on Africa.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob attends online informal European Council meeting
Prime Minister Robert Golob participated today, via video conference, in an informal meeting of the European Council. The leaders were briefed on the latest developments, with the primary objective being the establishment of lasting peace in Ukraine.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia will be closed on 28 November 2025
The Embassy of Slovenia in Tirana will be closed on 28 November 2025, on the occasion of the National Flag and Independence Day of Albania.
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Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Rudolf Maister Day
Dear citizens, dear Slovenians at home and abroad,
Today, we pay tribute to the courage and vision of General Rudolf Maister – a man of action, a devoted patriot and someone who understood clearly that a nation grows when it knows how to protect its future, and dares to do so. -
Morningstar DBRS upgrades Slovenia's credit rating
The Morningstar DBRS credit rating agency upgraded Slovenia's credit rating from A (high) to AA (low) with a stable outlook. Meanwhile, Standard & Poor's (S&P) confirmed Slovenia’s AA credit rating with a stable outlook.
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Branko Zlobko assumes office as the Minister
The newly appointed Minister of the Interior Branko Zlobko has taken the office from the outgoing Minister Boštjan Poklukar.
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Completion of the Third Committee’s work at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly
After several weeks of meetings in New York, the work of the UN General Assembly Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues, known as the Third Committee, which focuses largely on human rights issues, has concluded.
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Slovenian Traditional Breakfast at the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC75th), Slovenia highlighted how health, sustainability, and support for local products can be combined into a thoughtful vision for the future. The message was clear: caring for people and caring for the planet are inseparable goals, and meaningful progress requires addressing both simultaneously.
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EU funding for strengthening sustainable mobility: Regional mobility centres across Slovenia
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved Cohesion Fund support for projects aimed at establishing and supporting regional mobility centres under the agreements on the development of regions. The approved EU funding will be used to support regional mobility centres in the Koroška and Gorenjska regions, the Ljubljana urban region, the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region and Northern Primorska.
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Minister Fajon: The EU and the Indo-Pacific are stronger together
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon took part in the Fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels. In her interventions, she underscored the need to enhance economic and security cooperation between the two regions and to work jointly to address shared global challenges.
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Temporary residence permit for digital nomads
Slovenia is introducing a temporary residence permit for digital nomads on 21 November 2025.
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Marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement
On the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, we remember one of the most important milestones in modern European history. The Agreement brought peace to Bosnia and Herzegovina and stability to the entire region. The diplomatic victory over war put an end to the immeasurable suffering endured by the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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80 years since the Nuremberg trials
On this day in 1945, the trials of leading Nazi figures from World War II began in Nuremberg. The trials laid the foundations of international criminal justice, ensuring that no serious crime would go unpunished.
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Prime Minister Golob: “Slovenia is building the second and third tracks itself”
Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob attended the ceremonial event marking the completion of construction works on Section 2 of the Divača–Koper second track. The event was also attended by Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, who ceremonially handed over an additional EUR 156 million of non-refundable EU funds to Slovenia.
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180th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At today’s session, the Government approved draft amendments to the acts governing Radiotelevizija Slovenija, sport, the legal profession, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, the latter introducing additional measures to improve the accessibility of public-use facilities for persons with disabilities. The Government also discussed the announced ownership changes at the Ljubljana Stock Exchange.
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Slovenia to host the 2026 European Road Cycling Championships
Slovenia has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 European Road Cycling Championships. The contract was formally signed by the Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matjaž Han; the President of the Slovenian Cycling Federation, Pavel Marđonović; and the President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC), Enrico Della Casa.
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European Commission welcomes the fourth amendment of the Slovenian Recovery and Resilience Plan
The European Commission today welcomed the fourth proposal to amend the Slovenian Recovery and Resilience Plan. The amendment to the plan also needs to be approved by the Council of the European Union.
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Minister Fajon in Brussels to enhance the EU's role in addressing Sudan's humanitarian crisis
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where Foreign Ministers discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, the Sahel and Sudan. She also participated in ministerial events: the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group and the Fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.
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Fifteenth issue of the Diplomatic Bulletin
This November edition marks the end of an eventful year, during which we have marked many significant anniversaries. The articles largely focus on the importance of the UN and multilateralism in general and the challenges they face. The Diplomatic Bulletin covers the 80th anniversary of the UN, past expectations and the commemorative publication released by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, as well as the visit of Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, to Slovenia.
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State Secretary Grašič at the first EU Enlargement Forum: Slovenia would like to keep enlargement high on EU agenda
State Secretary Neva Grašič participated in a panel discussion at the EU Enlargement Forum 2025 in Brussels at the invitation of European Commissioner Marta Kos. The Forum took place in light of the European Commission's recently published 2025 Enlargement Package, which confirms that the renewed momentum for enlargement stands high on the EU's priority agenda while the accession of new Member States is increasingly within reach.
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Director-General Rakovec at a round table on IHL in humanitarian crises
Dr Marko Rakovec, Director-General and Chief Legal Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, participated in a round table entitled Frontiers of Humanity: International Humanitarian Law in Contemporary Humanitarian Crises, which accompanied the exhibition Dialogues on Humanity. The event was organised by the Faculty of Law, Ljubljana University, in cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ljubljana.
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Following Slovenian-Uzbek Commission inaugural meeting, Minister Fajon highlights opportunities for enhanced cooperation
Minister Tanja Fajon hosted Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, to discuss the deepening of economic cooperation and identifying practical opportunities to expand bilateral trade. Both ministers underlined that the first meeting of the Joint Slovenian-Uzbek Commission on Economic Cooperation reflects the successful high-level engagement between the two countries in recent years.
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EU funding for curriculum reform: new ways to acquire knowledge and improve the quality of the educational process
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support for the project Curriculum reform – new ways to acquire knowledge, which aims to enhance the quality, inclusiveness, efficiency and relevance of the education and training systems. .
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General Affairs Council starts preparations for the December European Council meeting
State Secretary Neva Grašič attended the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where ministers and state secretaries started preparations for the December European Council. They discussed the new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 and the European Commission's work programme for 2026.
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International Day for Tolerance
To mark the International Day for Tolerance, Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, said: "We are concerned by the rising incidence of hate speech, including antisemitic and anti-Roma rhetoric. We recognise the need to effectively address all forms of intolerance and hate speech on an equal basis."
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Prime Minister Golob: “A Strong and Stable Public Healthcare System Is the Cornerstone of the Welfare State”
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the opening of the First Slovenian Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, “SRČEK 2025”, which took place in Ljubljana on 14 and 15 November.
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Slovenian Economy in Good Shape
The latest macroeconomic data point to an acceleration of economic growth in the third quarter of this year. After a brief slowdown in the first quarter and a revival of growth in the second, economic activity strengthened further in the third quarter.
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Director of the Government Communication Office Petra Bezjak Cirman on the Strength of the I feel Slovenia Brand
At the Plenary day of the Slovenian Tourism Days 2025, held on 11 November at Brdo pri Kranju, around 300 representatives of Slovenia’s tourism sector gathered. The discussions centred on the strength and significance of the national brand I feel Slovenia, which for eighteen years has successfully enhanced the visibility of our country around the world.
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Minister Boštjančič: »Investments in knowledge, health and security are investments in the future«
In the latest episode of the government GOVSI podcast, Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič presented the adopted state budgets for 2026 and 2027, the government’s key development priorities and the implemented reforms that contribute to strengthening Slovenia’s financial stability and long-term development.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob meets with the mayors of SE Slovenia to discuss measures under the Šutar Act
Prime Minister Robert Golob met with the mayors of Southeast Slovenia today. The meeting was held to address the Roma community issues and the related solutions put forward in the Šutar Act.
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179th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At today’s session, the Government approved draft amendments to the Acts governing the organisation and financing of education, the guidance of children with special needs, the medical profession, and drivers. In addition, by amending the Weapons Act, it is introducing a temporary option for the voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition to the police.
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Slovenia to actively help Ukraine with preparations for accession negotiations on regional policy
A high-level delegation from Ukraine visited the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development. The focus of the multi-day trip was on the transfer of Slovenia's experience in implementing cohesion policy.
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Government Visit to the Goriška Region
During a regional visit to the Goriška region, the Prime Minister and ministers met with local representatives to discuss the development challenges and opportunities of the area. In Vipava, the Government also held a “field” 178th regular session, at which it adopted a decision to establish a public institution for contemporary dance and took note of the signing of a letter of intent aimed at acquiring the status of a public university.
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State Secretary Neva Grašič at the quadrilateral meeting of deputy foreign ministers
State Secretary Neva Grašič took part in the regular annual quadrilateral meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, held in Vaduz. This regional format has been in place since 2011.
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Fajon: Culture and art can reach where politics cannot, when diplomacy hits a wall
At the start of the second Rog Forum international conference, which brings together creators, designers, decision-makers and experts to encourage reflections on the role of cultural and creative industries in addressing global challenges, Minister Fajon delivered an introductory address in which she emphasised that culture and art can reach where politics cannot and open hearts when diplomacy hits a wall.
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Prime Minister Golob: "We want every Slovenian to have free access to artificial intelligence tools"
As part of his Government visit to the Goriška region, Prime Minister Robert Golob also visited the Primorska Technology Park in Šempeter pri Gorici, where he made a statement to the media.
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UNESCO proclaims International Day of Caves and Karst – the initiative came from Slovenia
The UNESCO General Conference today unanimously proclaimed 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst. The initiative was officially submitted by the Republic of Slovenia at the proposal of the International Union of Speleology, which is based in Postojna. Under the authority of the Government, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning coordinated the activities for the proclamation of the International Day of Caves and Karst.
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Prison System at the Centre of the 9th National Security Days 2025
The event was attended by representatives of judicial, security, and academic institutions, offering international insight into the challenges of modern prison systems.
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After the world premiere in Paris, the Twingo E-Tech electric is unveiled in Novo mesto
Following last Thursday’s world premiere of the new Twingo E-Tech Electric in Paris, the model was presented to the Slovenian public. The event was attended by Matjaž Han, Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Gregor Macedoni, Mayor of Novo mesto, Jože Bele, President of the Management Board of Revoz, and Petar Nevistič, Managing Director of GA Adriatic.
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178th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At its regular session held during the visit to the Goriška region, the Government began considering the Wine Act proposal, which it will continue to review at one of its forthcoming sessions. The Government also adopted a decision to establish a public institute for contemporary dance, which will ensure the stable development of contemporary dance, and took note of the signing of a Letter of Intent to initiate activities required for the University of Nova Gorica to obtain public university status.
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Prime Minister Golob: National Housing Programme for the Construction of Public Rental Apartments as One of the Government’s Priorities
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the laying of the foundation stone for the Lukovica housing development, where the construction of 82 public rental apartments will begin.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob hosts a consultation on Science Day
To mark the first official celebration of Science Day, Slovenia's new national holiday, Prime Minister Robert Golob held a consultation dedicated to the role and future of science in Slovenia.
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Prime Minister Dr Golob at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly
Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob attended the 122nd extraordinary session of the National Assembly, where he presented the opinion of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the submitted Recommendations regarding ensuring the security and efficiency of the judicial system in areas with heightened security risks in south-eastern Slovenia.
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Slovenia needs balanced regional development
On Monday, 10 November 2025, the first regional presentation of Slovenia’s draft Regional Development Strategy by 2050 took place at the Tržič Business Incubator, as part of an event titled Strong Regions. Strong Slovenia. The discussion underscored not only the need for balanced development among Slovenia’s regions, but also the growing recognition that the entire country depends on achieving such a development.
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Fifty years of the Treaty of Osimo: Legacy of dialogue and peace
Fifty years ago, on 10 November 1975, the Treaty of Osimo (agreement on the development of economic cooperation) was signed in the Italian town of Osimo between the then Yugoslavia and Italy. These documents represent one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of the post-war period for both countries and constitute a lasting milestone in their bilateral relations.
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Message by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of Science
Dear citizens, Scientists, researchers, innovators and all those who, through knowledge, push the boundaries of what is possible.
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Minister Fajon: Cooperation between the EU and Latin American and Caribbean countries is the only natural choice
Minister Tanja Fajon is representing Slovenia at the 4th Summit of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Taking place at a time of heightened tensions between the US and some countries in the region, including Colombia, the Summit reflects a commitment to intensified cooperation in addressing common challenges such as international security and climate change.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob Attends Ceremony for Slovenia’s Highest State Awards and Prizes in Science
Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the official ceremony for the presentation of the Republic of Slovenia’s highest national awards and prizes for outstanding achievements in scientific research and development. He also addressed the guests gathered at the event.
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Prime Minister Golob: "In public administration, the achievement of objectives is most often measured in terms of user satisfaction"
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the Tomorrow Conference – Public Administration: Trends, Development Opportunities and Challenges, the main annual event of the Ministry of Public Administration, dedicated to the discussion on the future of Slovenia's public administration.
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Cohesion regions confirm starting points for amending Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027
The Development Council of the cohesion region Zahodna Slovenija confirmed the starting points for the second amendment to Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027. The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has thus been given the green light to prepare the final document in both cohesion regions.
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Archives of the Republic of Slovenia Celebrates 80th Anniversary with a Commemorative Ceremony
The Archives of the Republic of Slovenia reached the pinnacle of its anniversary celebrations with a special commemorative ceremony, held to mark its 80 years of operation as an independent institution. The event took place at the National Gallery in Ljubljana.
Under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, this formal ceremony emphasized the archives vital and irreplaceable role in safeguarding Slovenia's cultural heritage for future generations. -
News from Nuclear Slovenia – October 2025
The new issue of the News from Nuclear Slovenia is published.
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The Republic of Slovenia: JPY31.0bn 3yr Social Samurai bond transaction
On Friday, 7th November 2025, the Republic of Slovenia (“Slovenia”), rated A3 (positive) by Moody’s / AA (stable) by S&P / A+ (stable) by Fitch / AA- (stable) by JCR, successfully priced a JPY31.0bn 3-year fixed rate senior unsecured bond, marking the first Samurai Bond issued by a CEE sovereign this year. Following a highly successful inaugural Social Samurai offering last year, Slovenia has established a strong footprint in the Japanese market. Daiwa, Mizuho, Nomura and SMBC Nikko jointly led the offering.
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Fajon: Slovenia proves that small countries can drive big change on climate
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon is in Belém, Brazil, attending the Leaders' Summit of the 30th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30). On the opening day of the summit, world leaders once again called for greater global ambition in mitigating and adapting to climate change, as well as for the mobilisation of adequate financing for climate action.
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Prime Minister Golob: "The Šutar Act provides answers on how to enhance public safety"
Prime Minister Robert Golob issued a statement to the media regarding the Šutar Act, which was approved at today’s Government session.
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177th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At today’s session, the Government adopted the Draft Act on Measures to Ensure Public Safety (Šutar Act), which aims to strengthen security across the country. It also approved the Draft Juvenile Criminal Justice Act and the amendments to the Minor Offences Act, the Probation Act, and the Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency Act. Furthermore, the Government decided that the Slovenian Armed Forces will assist the Police in the broader protection of the national border.
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Prime Minister Golob: "Slovenia's public healthcare system is based on solidarity"
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a gala celebration at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMCL) marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of the modern main building of the UMCL and the 240th anniversary of the establishment of the first Civic Hospital in Ljubljana.
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15th meeting of the Slovenian-Chinese Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation
Peter Japelj, Director-General of the Directorate for Economic, Cultural and Scientific Diplomacy at the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, co-chaired the 15th meeting of the Slovenian-Chinese Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation in Shanghai. On the Chinese side, the meeting was co-chaired by Yu Yuantang, Director General of the European Affairs Department at China’s Ministry of Commerce.
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Development Council of the cohesion region Vzhodna Slovenija confirmed the amendment to Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027
The Development Council of the cohesion region Vzhodna Slovenija confirmed the starting points for the amendment to Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027. The amended document was presented at today’s meeting in Maribor by the team from the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development, led by State Secretaries Marko Koprivc and Srečko Đurov.
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State Secretary Grašič at the 14th EUSDR foreign ministers' meeting
State Secretary Neva Grašič attended the 14th annual meeting of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) foreign ministers in Sarajevo. The meeting focused on bringing the Western Balkan countries closer to the EU. This priority was at the top of the agenda already during Slovenia's 2023 EUSDR Presidency.
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Slovenia welcomes 2025 Enlargement Package and commits to supporting candidate countries
Slovenia welcomes the 2025 Enlargement Package and believes that enlargement will further strengthen the EU. Enlargement with the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe is not only in the interests of the EU and its new member states, but also a geostrategic necessity. Slovenia remains committed to supporting candidate and potential candidate countries on their path towards EU membership. A clear European perspective is a key driver for continued reform efforts.
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International conference on the use of digital solutions in water management
On 4 and 5 November 2025, the Slovenian Water Agency (DRSV) hosted the international conference “Water Management in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges” in Portorož. The conference brought together experts from Slovenia and abroad to share best practices, the latest trends, and modern technologies, as well as discuss the current challenges in the digitalisation of procedures in the field of water management.
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75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights: the foundation of peace, justice and democracy in Europe
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, signed on 4 November 1950 in Rome.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Mid-Career European Visual Artists are Invited to Apply for the Transatlantic Rising Stars Residency Program
The EU Delegation to the United States has opened the first of three calls for applications to the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project, an EU-funded cross-cultural initiative which fosters cultural links and creative collaboration between Europe and the United States.
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Minister Fajon: Bavaria accounts for 20 per cent of Slovenia's total trade with Germany
During the visit of the Bavarian State Minister for European and International Affairs, Eric Beißwenger, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon welcomed the continued strengthening of relations between Slovenia and Bavaria. She encouraged further Bavarian investment in Slovenia, particularly in high-value sectors. The two Ministers also discussed the importance of EU enlargement to include the Western Balkans.
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Archivalia of the month November 2025
The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of November, a which presents an interesting yet always relevant question about the level of salary and relationships between colleagues. The story takes us to the end of the 19th century and introduces the troubles of the 'provincial' archivist Anton Koblar in his struggle for fair pay, raising the question of how much the care for cultural heritage is worth in reality. The text was prepared by Andrej Nared.
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Meeting between Slovenian and ICRC representatives
On 29 October 2025, Dr Marko Rakovec, Director-General and chief legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, met with Dr Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer and Head of the Legal Division at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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Slovenian delegation participates in International Law Week in New York
The traditional International Law Week took place in New York from 27 to 31 October, as part of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee. The Slovenian delegation was led by Dr Marko Rakovec, Director-General and chief legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
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Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Reformation Day
Dear Citizens, dear Slovenians at home and abroad,
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Slovenia announces humanitarian and development projects in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda
Ambassador Franci But, Special Envoy for Africa at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, announced Slovenia's contribution of 1.46 million euros for humanitarian and development projects in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in the 2026–2028 term at today's Conference for Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region in Paris.
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Minister Fajon in Kyiv: new agreement to enhance cooperation on Ukraine’s reconstruction and development
Minister Tanja Fajon concluded her visit to Ukraine with a meeting with her host, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. “Slovenia stands by Ukraine — not only in words but through concrete action,” she said. During the visit, she signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation, providing a firm basis for a long-term partnership in Ukraine's reconstruction and development.
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Slovenian President and Prime Minister on the follow-up to the tragic attack in Novo mesto
At the initiative of Prime Minister Robert Golob, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and the Prime Minister met today. The Prime Minister briefed the President in detail on the Government’s proposed measures following Saturday’s tragic attack in Novo mesto.
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25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Slovenia’s new national action plan
Slovenia is actively contributing to the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. This week, the Government adopted a new action plan for this area. Women, peace and security are one of the priority areas of Slovenia's membership in the UN Security Council. Slovenia systematically and comprehensively includes women and gender perspectives in the work of relevant international forums.
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EU funding for the pharmacy extension to building C of the Slovenj Gradec general hospital
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the pharmacy extension to building C of the Slovenj Gradec general hospital, which will improve spaces for hospital pharmacy activities and high-quality, safe patient care. The European Regional Development Fund will contribute €3.05 million to the €3.64 million project.
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GOVSI Podcast: Disinformation – A Global Challenge Requiring a European Response
In the latest episode of the government GOVSI podcast, host Zoran Potič talks with Maria Giovanna Sessa from EU DisinfoLab, an organization that has been studying the impact of disinformation campaigns for years and promotes building resilience against manipulative content in the digital environment.
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EU funding for the Satellite Emergency Centre at the Litija Community Health Centre
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Satellite Emergency Centre at the Litija Community Health Centre. The project covers the construction of modern emergency medical facilities, enhancing the accessibility and quality of healthcare services. The European Regional Development Fund will contribute €1.33 million to the €4.7 million project.
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EU funding for the Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy (CTGCT) project. The European Regional Development Fund contribution stands at €6 million.
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Address by the Prime Minister Robert Golob at the extraordinary session of the Municipal Council of the City Municipality of Novo mesto
Dear residents of Novo mesto,
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Prime Minister Golob: "I promised Mrs Tina that Aleš Šutar's death would not be in vain"
Prime Minister Golob today attended the extraordinary session of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Novo mesto.
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Prime Minister Golob attends an extraordinary session of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Novo mesto
Prime Minister Golob attended an extraordinary session of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Novo mesto.
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Minister Fajon opens first foster home in Ukraine with Slovenia's support: every child deserves a home
During her working visit to Ukraine, Minister Tanja Fajon visited humanitarian and development projects supported by Slovenia with official development assistance funds and opened a foster home for ten Ukrainian children. During the rest of her visit, which is taking place amid intense diplomatic efforts to end the war, she will meet with her host, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
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EU funding for the project Let’s enter the digital space - VAIKARDD
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Let’s enter the digital space - VAIKARDD. The project, implemented by the Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia, is worth over €9 million and will receive €5.3 million of European Regional Development Fund support.
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Prime Minister Golob informs the National Assembly of the resignation of Minister Poklukar and Minister Katič
Today, on 27 October 20205, Prime Minister Robert Golob informed the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia of the resignations of Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar and Minister of Justice Andreja Katič.
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EU funding for the renovation of the nursing hospital premises in Maribor
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Renovation of the premises of the Nursing Hospital of the University Medical Centre Maribor. The European Regional Development Fund contribution stands at € 10 million. The beneficiary of the financial contribution for the project is the Ministry of Health.
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Prime Minister Golob: All measures will be aimed at ensuring the safety of residents
In the light of recent events, Prime Minister Robert Golob, Minister of Justice Andreja Katič and Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar visited Novo mesto, where they met with the local community and took note of the measures taken on the ground.
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Press release following today's meeting of the National Security Council Secretariat
In light of yesterday's tragic incident in Novo mesto, members of the National Security Council Secretariat convened for an extraordinary session, where they reviewed the situation and adopted several proposals for operational measures.
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Prime Minister Golob: People have the right to safety
Following the tragic incident in Novo mesto, Prime Minister Robert Golob convened a meeting attended by the Minister of Justice, Andreja Katič, the Minister of the Interior, Boštjan Poklukar, the Minister of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, Luka Mesec, the State Prosecutor General, Katarina Bergant, the President of the Supreme Court, Miodrag Đorđević, and the Director General of the Police, Damjan Petrič.
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Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sovereignty Day
Dear citizens, dear Slovenians at home and abroad, today's holiday commemorates the moment when Slovenia firmly set out on the path to becoming an independent and sovereign state. It marks the day when Slovenia became a sovereign state not only in law, but also in practice.
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SIDEC Fair as a platform for dialogue, networking, and strategic thinking
Today marks the end of the first international defence fair with the SIDEC 2025 expert conference and the 5th event »V službi domovine«, where the Slovenian Armed Forces traditionally showcase themselves to the wider public, taking place at the Celje Exhibition Centre.
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EU funding for Rogatec–Podčetrtek Network Business Incubator
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Rogatec–Podčetrtek Network Business Incubator.
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Slovenian Day in Vienna: Slovenia, a country of dialogue, cooperation and creativity
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon attended two events in Vienna that brought together diplomacy, culture and business in one of the world’s foremost diplomatic centres. The events presented Slovenia as a creative, supportive and responsible country that believes in the power of dialogue and cooperation.
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Further integration of stakeholders is essential in order to strengthen the resilience of society
The Celje Exhibition Centre is currently hosting SIDEC 2025, the region's leading event in the field of defence, security, and advanced technologies. Through this event, the Ministry of Defence and the Slovenian Defence Industry Cluster are promoting Slovenian industry internationally. At the same time the event »V službi domovine« is also taking place, which was visited today by the Minister of Defence, Borut Sajovic.
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Minister Fajon in Vienna: Slovenia expects action following the publication of the report on events at the Peršman Homestead
In Vienna, at a meeting with Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Minister Tanja Fajon expressed her satisfaction with the publication of the report on the events at the Peršman Homestead, following almost three months of waiting, and conveyed Slovenia’s expectation that Austria would take swift and appropriate action based on the report’s recommendations.
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176th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the draft Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Centres for Social Work and Homes for the Elderly upon the Introduction of the New Long-Term Care System and the draft Act on Protective Measures against Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPP). The Government also approved amendments to the Public Finance Act.