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Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the 71st Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana, where he also addressed the participants.

At the October film event of the 2025 Latin American and Caribbean Days (LAC Days), Cuba's efforts to enhance climate resilience were showcased in the documentary Cuba's Life Task: Combating Climate Change.

State Secretary Neva Grašič hosted a meeting of the MED9 group’s State Secretaries for EU Affairs in Portorož. The participants discussed current foreign policy issues, competitiveness and the EU budget. The MED9 group, which brings together nine Mediterranean EU member states, has been chaired by Slovenia for the first time this year. With nine voices being stronger than one, this is an important forum for coordination and the exchange of views.

The Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, participated in the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Berlin Process in Belfast at the invitation of UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.

State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič participated in the Global Gateway Board meeting, where senior representatives of EU governments discussed priorities for the continued implementation of the Global Gateway strategy.

''Different EU instruments have supported cross-border cooperation between Slovenia and Hungary ever since 2004. The previous three generations of Interreg programme Slovenia-Hungary saw 67 projects worth altogether 42.8 million euros come to life. I am happy to announce that another call for proposals for standard projects is coming out tomorrow,'' said Minister Jevšek in his opening remarks at the Szentgotthárd/Monošter Forum, an initiative launched back in 2015.

At today’s session, the Government adopted the Decree on the Organisation, Equipment and Training of Protection, Rescue and Relief Forces, took note of the draft budgetary plan of the general government sector for 2026, and appointed Damjan Petrič as Director General of the Police.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is paying a visit to Slovenia today and tomorrow at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon. In addition to meetings with senior state representatives, High Commissioner Türk and Minister Fajon participated in a discussion entitled Building Our Common Future, held to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN.

UN Human Rights Council concluded its 60th session. At Slovenia's initiative, the mandate of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons was extended, and at the EU's initiative, a mechanism was established to ensure accountability for human rights violations in Afghanistan. Professor Veronika Fikfak, a Slovenian expert, was elected as member of the Council's Advisory Board.

Today, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs marked the start of the new academic year with a guest lecture by Prof. Mojmir Mrak, a renowned expert on international economic issues and lecturer at the business faculties of Ljubljana and Vienna. Introductory remarks were given by State Secretary Neva Grašič and the Diplomatic Academy’s Head, Dr Andraž Zidar.

Minister Jevšek and his team stopped in Velenje to visit several EU-funded projects. In Velenje city centre, they learned more about the progress made in renovating the Cankarjeva ulica road and transforming the former power plant into a new business incubator. Before conducting field visits, the ministers met for a government session.

At today's session, the Government began consideration of the proposed Act on the gradual closure of the Velenje Coal Mine and the starting points for the drafting of a proposed Act on the economic development restructuring of the Savinja-Šalek region. It also took note of information on measures and investments in watercourses, which have amounted to nearly EUR 1 billion over the past two years.

Two years have passed since the terrorist attack carried out by Hamas on Israel, in which 1,200 innocent people were killed and 251 were taken hostage. As a result of Israel's relentless offensive, Gaza has been completely destroyed. More than 65,000 civilians have been killed, including 18,000 children.

Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, in which more than 1,000 Israelis were killed, was a crime that should not be minimized or underestimated.

State Secretary Neva Grašič and the Austrian Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Family, Claudia Plakolm, undertook a joint visit to Skopje and Pristina. The State Secretary stressed the importance of the European perspective for the socio-economic development of both countries and for the stability of the Western Balkans for Europe. She also advocated for the resolution of outstanding regional issues and expressed support for the ambitious goal of achieving EU integration for the region by 2030.

The Archives of the Republic of Slovenia will be closed to visitors and users of archival records on October 8 and 9, 2025, due to a two-day professional event.

Between 5 and 7 October 2025 in Portorož, Slovenia is hosting an informal meeting of MED ministers of agriculture. Today’s conference focused on strengthening the agriculture’s resilience, promoting innovations and implementing measures at the EU level, also from the perspective of the proposals for a Common Agricultural Policy for the period after 2027. The ministers adopted a joint declaration containing key guidelines for the sustainable development of agriculture in the region.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Ensuring appropriate use of karst grasslands and rock faces for the conservation of selected habitat types and species in the Natura 2000 area Karst.

At the 2nd High-Level Forum and the 29th EU-GCC Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting, Minister Tanja Fajon underlined that, in the current geopolitical climate, it is now more important than ever for the two regions to strengthen their connection and cooperation. Recalling the lessons of the past, she referenced the wars and suffering in the former Yugoslavia, as well as the international frameworks established in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Renovation of the former school of commerce.

The Fitch credit rating agency yesterday upgraded Slovenia's credit rating from A to A+ with a stable outlook. Following the improved outlook in the spring, this latest upgrade further confirms confidence in Slovenia.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the 2025 presentation of the Republic of Slovenia's national awards in the field of education. This award, which is the highest recognition in the field of education, is presented annually by the Ministry of Education.

On 23 October 2025, Slovenia will present a remarkable story of integrating culture, economy and foreign policy in Vienna, one of the world's most important centres of diplomacy. Under the honorary patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, the famous Wiener Konzerthaus will host a performance of the musical Peace Child, organised to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals to promote investment in economic restructuring in the Zasavje and Savinjsko-Šaleška coal regions under the Just Transition Fund for the period 2025-2028.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European funds for the project National culture and arts education hub – culture bazaar.

On the second day of his working visit to Denmark, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the seventh summit of the European Political Community, hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

At today’s session, the Government adopted a proposal to amend the Service in the Slovenian Armed Forces Act. The amendment aims to regulate working hours and certain other employment rights for the duration of specific military activities. It also adopted significant changes to toll collection for freight vehicles, introducing higher tolls for those who pollute more.

Between September 25 and 27, 2025 Ambassador Iztok Mirošič, together with the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, visited Slovenians living and working in Cleveland, Ohio.

On 30 September 2025, State Secretary Neva Grašič addressed participants at the conference titled 'Strategies for Competitiveness, Industry Leaders and Supply Heads Chains', held at the Grand Hotel Union. The event was organised by Confindustria Slovenia, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Italian Republic and the Italian Trade Agency.

Prime Minister Robert Golob is attending the informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government and the summit of the European Political Community in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 1 and 2 October 2025.

During the High-level General Debate at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the work of the UN Security Council, under the presidency of the Republic of Korea, was particularly intense. The Council devoted a great deal of attention to Gaza and the wider Middle East, held its regular annual debate on peacekeeping operations and met to discuss drone incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals for Important Projects of Common European Interest in the field of batteries and innovations related to battery technologies – the EuBatIn project.

Today, on 1 October, we mark the International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is “Older persons driving local and global action: Our aspirations, our well-being and our rights.”

The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of October, which presents a self-reflection and insightful analysis by Ciril Zlobec, one of the most important Slovenian cultural figures of the second half of the 20th century, at Republic Square in May 1995, which, even three decades after its creation, still accurately reflects today's socio-political reality. The text was prepared by Žiga Koncilija.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today received Tom Potokar, a retired surgeon of Slovenian descent, who has worked in numerous crisis areas, most recently in Gaza.

The Director-General of the Slovenian Prison Administration and a representative of the General Office for International Cooperation participated in Kraków at the EuroPris Annual General Meeting and at the 30th Council of Europe Conference of Directors of Prison and Probation Services.

Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek spoke at an event highlighting the progress made in establishing the Centre for Development, Demonstration and Training for Carbon-Free Technologies.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the opening ceremony of the 24th Festival of the Third Age.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended today's Civil Defence Day celebration, which was held under the title Civil Defence Strengthens Resilience, and addressed the gathering.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Managing chronic diseases by enhancing health literacy (ZaPrePis).

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, in cooperation with public research organizations in Slovenia, has produced a scientific diplomacy factsheet, entitled “Slovenia's Research & Innovation landscape”, which contributes to the presentation, promotion, and opening up of Slovenia's scientific research and innovation landscape to the international community.

The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, has visited the Slovenian community in Cleveland, Ohio between 25 and 27 September 2025.

"The Crow's Flight is proof that a small nation in the heart of Europe can write a great story"

The Slovenian Science Foundation, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in New Delhi, the Embassy of India in Ljubljana and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) in New Delhi worked together to organise the first Slovenian-Indian Festival of Science, Innovation, Smart Technologies and the Economy.

On September 24, 2025 Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States Iztok Mirošič hosted a reception for Slovenian community at St. Cyril’s Slovenian Church in Manhattan , Nataša Pirc Musar on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

The Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič on the basis of the third paragraph of Article 40 of the Slovenian Sovereign Holding Act, issued a Decision on the appointment and tasks of the Expert Commission for the preparation of the candidate proposal for two members of the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (SSH) Supervisory Board.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Renovation of the Narodni dom building (cultural centre).

Slovenia has been a NATO member for more than two decades, yet debates about defense spending and the role of the Alliance remain lively. On the occasion of Civil Defense Day, the guest of the GOVSI podcast was Dr. Jelena Juvan, Head of the Defense Studies Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The High-level Week of the General Debate of the UN General Assembly's 80th session is drawing to a close in New York, where Minister Tanja Fajon participated in numerous high-level meetings. In her addresses, she urged leaders to engage in dialogue, seek political solutions and promote tolerance and the protection of civilians. She expressed hope that by the next session, wars will have ended, the UN will be stronger and debates will focus on the future.

The Slovenian government has approved a financial contribution of EUR 1.2 million to support the Palestinian Authority. In doing so, Slovenia has joined the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority. The Coalition was launched by France, Norway, Spain and Saudi Arabia at last year's Global Alliance for Implementing the Two-State Solution meeting in New York.