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9th LAC Days: strengthening cooperation in energy, logistics and science
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched the ninth edition of the Latin America and Caribbean Days international conference (LAC Days), focusing on political dialogue, as well as economic, scientific and logistical integration.
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Government takes note of the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan
Today, the Government took note of the Information on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan and examined the Report on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan before submitting the sixth payment request.
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European Commission welcomes the fifth amendment of the Slovenian Recovery and Resilience Plan
The European Commission today welcomed the fifth 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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Contributions for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in 2026
During today’s session, the Slovenian Government allocated its contributions for 2026 to various international organisations, funds and other bodies.
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195th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of the information on energy supply at today’s session and adopted the Resilience Strategy of the Republic of Slovenia until 2030.
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Prime Minister Golob: Crisis requires timely and coordinated state action
The National Security Council was presented with reports by the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Energy, Bojan Kumer, and the Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matjaž Han. The reports addressed the current situation in the energy sector in Slovenia and in the international environment, including energy security, security of supply and the impacts on the economy.
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EU funding for the Renovation of the Rotovž Town Hall in Maribor
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the renovation of the Rotovž Town Hall in Maribor. The European Regional Development Fund contribution stands at €4.45 million.
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The Republic of Slovenia CNY Panda Bond – Mandate Announcement
The Republic of Slovenia CNY Panda Bond - Mandate Announcement
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EU funding for the G14 Otiški Vrh bridge national cycling route
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the G14 Otiški Vrh bridge national cycling route. The project, worth €1.56 million, will receive a Cohesion Fund contribution of over €900 thousand.
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World Water Day: Incorporating a gender perspective strengthens resilience and cooperation
The foreign ministers of Cape Verde, Costa Rica, Iceland, Singapore, Slovenia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of the so-called Green Group, are issuing a joint statement and appeal on the occasion of World Water Day. This year it focuses on gender equality. As stated in the introduction, a recent report from the UN University's Institute for Water, Environment and Health warns that the world has reached a state of water bankruptcy.
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435th correspondence session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Since the onset of tensions in global energy markets, the Government has been closely monitoring developments and has taken measures to ensure that fuel storage facilities remain adequately stocked. However, developments over the past two days have required the Government to intervene more directly in the logistics infrastructure. The Government has therefore adopted measures to enable fuel distributors to resupply service stations more efficiently.
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Josephine Valencic Scholarship for Voice Studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music in the USA
The Josephine Valencic Scholarship for Voice is intended to encourage the study of vocal music among young people of Slovenian heritage. The fund covers part of the cost of studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM).
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New findings on foreign interference in Slovenia’s elections
Joško Kadivnik, the Director of SOVA (Slovene Intelligence and Security Agency), today presented to the members of the National Security Council Secretariat’s operational group a full account of events that took place between 10 and 11 December 2025, along with material evidence of connections of three representatives of the private intelligence corporation Black Cube (Giora Eiland, Liron Tzur and Dan Zorella) to the visit at Trstenjakova ulica 8 in Ljubljana, where the SDS party has its headquarters.
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Delegation Visit to Denmark: Strengthening Dialogue on the Future of Work
A recent visit to Denmark by a delegation from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce Legal Department offered valuable insights into how strong cooperation between stakeholders can support a modern, adaptable labour market. The visit was part of the Labour Law Compass on Flexible Forms of Employment and Social Dialogue project and focused on understanding approaches that foster both economic competitiveness and social stability.
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Monthly Highlights: February 2026
February was marked by field visits of works carried out on watercourses, the completion of works of a major flood protection project and ongoing digitalization efforts to improve the accessibility of data on watercourse works for the public.
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Prime Minister Golob: "Influence on democracy must never be exercised from the shadows"
Prime Minister Robert Golob is attending the regular March meeting of the European Council in Brussels, which, in light of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, is focusing on the current situation in the region and its possible implications for Europe.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob informs the President of the European Commission of foreign interference in Slovenia's elections in a letter
Prime Minister Robert Goloba sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding foreign influence on the elections in Slovenia. He also shared the letter with European Council President António Costa and the leaders of the Renew political group.
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Announcement: Embassy's call for a local staff
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Pristina is seeking an Economic, Development and Culture Projects Liaison Officer.
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Ministry hosts election observers from the European Platform for Democratic Elections
The Ministry of Public Administration today hosted a delegation from the European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE), an organisation that brings together European researchers specialising in electoral integrity.
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Press release following the meeting of the National Security Council Secretariat
The State Secretary for National and International Security in the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Vojko Volk, summarised the findings of today's meeting of the National Security Council Secretariat (SSNAV), which he convened at the proposal of the Prime Minister.
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The Government will further reduce duties and mitigate the increase in the prices of petroleum products
The Government will further reduce duties, thus mitigating the increase in the prices of petroleum products for the next 14-day period, as such an increase cannot be avoided due to the conflict in the Middle East. Without this intervention, there would be a price increase of approximately 26 cents per litre for diesel and fuel oil, and a price increase of approximately 18 cents per litre for petrol.
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General Affairs Council on strengthening the EU’s resilience, independence and unity
During the General Affairs Council discussion on the draft conclusions for the March European Council and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), State Secretary Neva Grašič welcomed the leaders’ plan to focus on the EU’s competitiveness and strategic autonomy, which is particularly important in the context of the heightened security situation in the Middle East, the consequences of which are already being felt in Europe.
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Seventeenth issue of the Diplomatic Bulletin
We have just completed one of the most challenging diplomatic operations, safely bringing home nearly a thousand Slovenian citizens from the Middle East war zone.
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Prime Minister Golob Visits the University Rehabilitation Institute of the Republic of Slovenia - Soča
The Prime Minister, Robert Golob, and the Minister of Health, Valentina Prevolnik Rupel, visited the University Rehabilitation Institute of the Republic of Slovenia - Soča (URI - Soča) today, where they met with the management and reviewed the progress of ongoing investments.
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Minister Fajon meets with representatives of the Slovenian national minority in Trieste
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon attended a ceremony in Trieste to mark the 30th anniversary of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI). She also held a separate meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. Before that, she met with representatives of the Slovenian national minority in Italy at the Slovenian Consulate General.
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Prime Minister Golob: Strengthening the public healthcare system is about creating better conditions
Prime Minister Robert Golob today visited the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, where he officially opened an energy-refurbished and revitalised section of the first eighth of the main hospital building. The refurbished premises on the eighth floor form part of the Department of Nephrology within the Internal Medicine Clinic.
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EU funding for aligning vocational education and training with labour market needs
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Aligning vocational education and training with labour market needs 2025-2029. The project will receive a good €12 million of European Social Fund Plus support.
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Minister Fajon in Brussels: Pragmatism for its own sake is not the right path for Slovenia and the EU
At the Foreign Affairs Council, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon emphasised that other crises must not divert attention from Ukraine. This was the third meeting of EU foreign ministers this month, two of which were convened on an emergency basis in response to the escalating situation in the Middle East. Ministers continued their discussion on the EU’s response to the ongoing violence in the region, noting with concern that violence continues to replace diplomacy.
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EU funding for a call for proposals to cofinance the construction of ultra-high-capacity broadband networks GOŠO 7
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals to cofinance the construction of open ultra-high-capacity fixed broadband networks and the upgrade of existing fixed networks GOŠO 7. The European Regional Development Fund contribution stands at €18 million.
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Prime Minister Golob: Competitiveness is built through national development incentives
Prime Minister Robert Golob hosted representatives of the Slovenian business community at a special event.
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Test your ability to recognise disinformation and content manipulation techniques
The Communication Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia (UKOM) has prepared an interactive quiz entitled Recognising disinformation and techniques for manipulating content, designed to encourage the public to reflect on how misleading information is created and how it can be recognised.
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Joint Letter from Prime Minister and President of the Republic in support of International Criminal Court and Judge Beti Hohler
Below we publish a letter of support for Slovenian International Criminal Court Judge Beti Hohler, who is facing serious consequences from sanctions imposed against her by the United States in June last year. The letter is co-signed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar.
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Prime Minister Golob: Sport is noble
Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended a ceremony at Ljubljana Castle for the official appointment of Goran Dragić as ambassador of Youth Sports Games. Prime Minister Golob also addressed the audience.
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Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia: Data That Defines Space and Ownership
In the latest episode of GOVSI Podcast, our guest is Tomaž Petek, Director-General of the Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia. Together with host Petra Prešeren Golob, he explains how Surveying and Mapping Authority manages key spatial records—from the real estate cadastre to building data registers. Director-General Tomaž Petek highlights why accurate geodetic data form the foundation of a well-regulated spatial environment and trust in the legal system.
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Slovenia reinforces its support for Moldova on its path to the European Union
State Secretary Neva Grašič visited Moldova at the invitation of Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Chief Negotiator for EU accession of the Republic of Moldova. The talks focused on Moldova’s rapprochement with the EU and its reform efforts within the negotiation process. The visit reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthening political dialogue as well as economic and development cooperation.
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Prime Minister Golob: We are not talking about the projects we will start, but about the results and work of the government
Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with the Minister of Infrastructure, Alenka Bratušek, attended the ceremony marking the successful completion of works on junctions B – Škalsko jezero and H – Konovo on the expressway from Velenje to Koroška and the official handover of the first junction on the northern part of the third development axis (Konovo) to traffic.
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194th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At today’s session, the Government adopted the Strategy for the Management and Development of Healthcare and Allied Professionals in the Healthcare System 2026–2036, agreed to an extraordinary adjustment of pensions of one per cent and issued two ordinances: the Ordinance on financial assistance to family farms following the transfer of agricultural holdings, and the Ordinance on the co-financing of vaccination against bluetongue disease.
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Prime Minister Golob: Today we are telling a story about the strength of Slovenian knowledge and expertise
The Prime Minister, Robert Golob, attended the ceremony marking the completion of works on the Divača–Koper second railway track, together with the Minister of Infrastructure, Alenka Bratušek.
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Minister Fajon: Report of the Slovenian-Italian Historical and Cultural Commission remains highly relevant
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon addressed participants at a roundtable discussion at the Faculty of Social Sciences on the occasion of the reprinting of the report of the Slovenian-Italian Historical and Cultural Commission. She emphasised the importance of the report for understanding the complex history of relations between the two peoples and countries.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob attends an informal leaders' discussion on high energy prices
At the invitation of the German Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister Robert Golob participated in an informal discussion with other leaders this afternoon, focusing on the recent surge in energy prices in Europe due to the situation in the Middle East.
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Prime Minister Golob briefed on the construction of a new firefighting training ground
Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic, visited the Training Centre for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief of the Republic of Slovenia – Pekre Unit, where he was briefed on the unit’s tasks and operations.
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Prime Minister Golob: We are strengthening the system where it is most needed
Prime Minister Robert Golob and the Minister of Health, Valentina Prevolnik Rupel, visited the newly renovated Nursing Department at the Maribor University Medical Centre in Slivniško Pohorje. He also attended the ceremony for laying the foundation stone of the new Department of Infectious Diseases building at the Maribor University Medical Centre.
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Political consultations on opportunities for deepening cooperation between Slovenia and Colombia
Slovenia and Colombia held online political consultations, led by Dr Melita Gabrič, State Secretary at the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and Dr Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir, Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs of Colombia.
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The Slovenian flag guarantees that agricultural products or food are 100% Slovenian in origin
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food today presented details on the use of the Slovenian flag on agricultural products and food introduced by the new Food Act. In a world of crowded shelves and unclear labels, the use of the Slovenian flag will mark the distinction between what is merely packaged in Slovenia and what is truly created, reared, grown and processed in Slovenia.
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Maritime Day 2026 - Highlights
We celebrated the Slovenian Maritime Day 2026 on Friday, March 6 2026, with the event "The Pulse of the Sea." The event took place at the new Koper Passenger Terminal, where the attendees were addressed by the Minister of Infrastructure, Alenka Bratušek, M.A., the Chairwoman of the Management Board of Luka Koper, Nevenka Kržan, and the Director of the Maritime Administration, Jadran Klinec.
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Slovenia at the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
The 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) is taking place in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026. Slovenia is represented by a delegation led by the Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Samuel Žbogar.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob: The community can only be safe when it stands in solidarity
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended an event to mark International Women's Day. Organised by the Ljubljana City Committee of the Union of the Associations for the Values of the National Liberation Movement of Slovenia (ZZB NOB), the event was held under the patronage of Zoran Janković, the Mayor of Ljubljana. In his keynote address, Prime Minister Golob emphasised the importance of freedom and security — values that exemplify the challenges women have faced throughout history.
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Information for citizens stranded abroad due to the situation in the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs continues to provide consular assistance to Slovenian citizens. Those who are unable to return from otherwise safe destinations due to air traffic disruption in the Middle East are advised to seek alternative routes home with the assistance of their airline ticket providers.
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European recovery and resilience funding – Together towards the goal: a more resilient and biodiverse forests
2026 marks the final year of implementing the measures under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Many of the measures which have been introduced in Slovenia with the support of European Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU funds have already been successfully completed. In this ongoing publication series entitled Together Towards the Goal, we are presenting today the results of measures to make Slovenia's forests stronger and more diverse.
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Slovenian diplomatic staff safely evacuated from Iran
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has withdrawn its two diplomatic staff members from Tehran, capital of Iran. The ambassador and a diplomat are now safe in Azerbaijan, from where they will be returning to Slovenia.
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Minister Fajon on International Women's Day: Empowering women is a guiding principle of Slovenian foreign policy
“Empowering women and girls, and promoting equal opportunities for women and men are among the cross-cutting priorities of Slovenia's foreign policy, as well as being among my personal goals. I am proud that we have taken several concrete steps forward in this area during the current term of office,” said Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon on International Women's Day.
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Evacuation by charter flights from the Middle East is coming to an end, but the MFEA remains available to assist Slovenian citizens
We would like to inform Slovenian citizens who are currently stranded in the Middle East and the Gulf that airspace is gradually reopening. Consequently, an increasing number of commercial flights are available for those wishing to return home. However, the Ministry remains available to provide consular assistance.
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Slovenia among the first to safely evacuate its citizens from the Middle East
With the arrival of two aircraft from Riyadh this evening, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has completed the evacuation of Slovenian citizens who were stranded in the crisis area in the Middle East due to the ongoing war.
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March 8 with Slovenian Women Producers
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Slovenian Film Centre and Slovenian Cinematheque present a special online film screening March 8 with Slovenian Women Producers.
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Prime Minister Golob: "Housing policy has gained significant momentum"
Prime Minister Robert Golob began the second part of the Government’s visit to the Osrednjaslovenska region with a visit to the new residential neighbourhood in Zelena jama in Ljubljana, which provides 87 public rental apartments in four buildings, along with a shared communal area and landscaped park space.
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Jevšek: “New Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is investment in knowledge, innovation and long-term development of Slovenia”
As part of the government field visit to the Osrednjeslovenska region and the City of Ljubljana, Minister Jevšek attended a presentation of the project Construction and establishment of new research infrastructure of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and stopped at the Technology Park Ljubljana.
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At informal FAC meeting, Minister Fajon expresses solidarity and gratitude to Gulf states
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon took part in an informal video conference with the foreign ministers of the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The discussion focused on Iran and the situation in the broader Middle East. Speaking on behalf of Slovenia, Minister Fajon thanked the Gulf partners for their invaluable assistance to Slovenian citizens and for facilitating their repatriation from the region.
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193rd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At today's session, the Government adopted the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence until 2030, the Strategy for Coherent Regional Development, and the Slovenian Startup Strategy to support the development of innovative companies. It also reviewed the Spring Forecast of Economic Trends 2026.
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Resolution on Slovenia's Regional Development Strategy 2026-2050
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia approved the text of draft Resolution on Slovenia's Regional Development Strategy 2026-2050 at its regular session on 5 March 2026 and submitted it to the National Assembly for discussion and adoption.
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A drone did not cross the path of the Slovenian evacuation aircraft
The claim, cited by some Croatian and Slovenian media outlets, that a US military drone crossed the path of an aircraft carrying evacuated Slovenian citizens on its way from Oman back to Slovenia is not true.
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Slovenia assisting its citizens in the Middle East and the Gulf
To help Slovenian citizens in the Middle East, Slovenia has arranged two extra repatriation flights with FlyDubai from the United Arab Emirates. We have now begun contacting citizens in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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Presentation of the first Voluntary Report of the Republic of Slovenia on the Implementation and Dissemination of Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, in cooperation with the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana, organised an event entitled Presentation of the first Voluntary Report of the Republic of Slovenia on the Implementation and Dissemination of Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law.
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Agreement enables state of the art searches for Slovenian patent applicants
A new Cooperation Agreement between the Visegrad Patent Institute and the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office on Search Cooperation has been signed. The Agreement enables patent applicants in Slovenia to obtain a search report accompanied by a written opinion for national patent applications, in accordance with the standards applied under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
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Ambassador Mirošič met with the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, Meridian Int. Center and National Geographic
Ambassador Iztok Mirošič met with the Director of the Office of Global Affairs at the Smithsonian Institution, Aviva Rosenthal, and with the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Meridian International Center and member of the National Geographic Board, Deborah Lehr in in Washington, DC.
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Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador on 3 March 2026, regarding Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Cyprus, and the destabilization of the wider Middle East region.
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Latest information on consular assistance to Slovenian citizens in the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. Our teams are in constant contact with Slovenian citizens in the region, as well as with diplomatic and consular missions. We understand that the current circumstances are uncertain and stressful for many, and we strive to provide timely information and support to each individual.
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Joint Statement of Slovenia and Türkiye
Today, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Slovenia, on March 3rd, 2011. Türkiye and Slovenia share history, geography and cultural ties. Our friendship and cooperation are based on mutual respect, shared values, common interests, adherence to international law and belief in effective multilateralism.
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European recovery and resilience funding – Together towards the goal: a more resilient labour market
At the beginning of 2026, Slovenia entered the final year of implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). With the support of funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) under NextGenerationEU, ministries and their stakeholders have already successfully completed a significant number of reforms, as well as several investments. This edition presents the results and impact of measures aimed at strengthening the labour market.
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Natural heritage in Slovenia is recognised, protected and professionally managed
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Škocjan Caves' inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning (MNVP) organised a presentation of achievements and challenges in nature conservation in cooperation with the Škocjan Caves Regional Park. Participants in the Our Nature Our Future consultation reviewed and assessed these achievements, and discussed ways to improve the management of natural heritage even further.
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Press release from the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia
This morning, local time in the United Arab Emirates, four buses carrying Slovenian citizens – families with children and a police escort left Dubai for Oman and are on their way to Muscat Airport.
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Minister Asta Vrečko Opens the European Museum of Roma Culture and History in Murska Sobota
Yesterday in Murska Sobota, the Minister of Culture, Asta Vrečko, ceremonially opened the European Museum of Roma Culture and History, which has begun operating at a new, more prominent location on Ulica Štefana Kovača.
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European Commission issues positive preliminary assessment of Slovenia’s fifth payment request
Today, the European Commission issued a positive preliminary assessment of Slovenia’s fifth payment request for funding under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) of NextGenerationEU. Slovenia is expected to receive the payment next month, estimated at €230 million. Following the disbursement, the utilisation of the funds available to Slovenia under the Facility will exceed 80%.
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Minister Tanja Fajon calls for immediate de-escalation and restraint at informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers
At an informal video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers, Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon warned of the risk of a wider regional conflict and called for immediate de-escalation and restraint. She stressed that the people of Iran must be free to determine their own future.
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Archivalia of the month March 2026
The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of March, which is dedicated to the legendary Miki Muster and his stories, comics, caricatures, and animated films which left an indelible mark not only on Slovenian but also on the broader European landscape of illustration and animation. The text was prepared by Primož Frajle.
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Slovenia is following with concern reports of the Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran
Slovenia is following with concern reports of the Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran. We call on all parties involved to immediately de-escalate tensions, exercise restraint, and fully respect international law and the UN Charter. Further escalation could have serious consequences for regional and international security.
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Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran is temporarily restricting consular operations
Consular operations at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran are temporarily limited to providing essential consular services in support of Slovenian citizens.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob: "Cooperation between the two countries has gained renewed momentum and delivered tangible results"
As part of preparations for the spring meeting of the European Council, Prime Minister Robert Golob is today on a working visit to France, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
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Strengthening prevention and response in the event of encounters with large carnivores
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning has established a clear, transparent and coordinated protocol for gathering information and responding to emergencies in which the health and safety of individuals are directly threatened by large carnivores. Our guiding principle is clear: human safety is the first priority, and all actions must be professional, proportionate and lawful, while ensuring the conservation of populations.
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Minister Fajon and Romanian Foreign Minister Țoiu discuss solidarity and the shared objectives of an enlarged Europe
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu in Ljubljana. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the future of the EU, including enlargement to the Western Balkans and the East, as well as the war in Ukraine. “Slovenia and Romania are linked by a strong partnership within the EU and NATO,” emphasised Minister Fajon.
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Slovenia brings Europe together in Lipica to develop a common system for measuring the impact of sport
Following a high-level event attended by Matjaž Han (Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport) and Glenn Micallef (European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport), a Peer Learning Activity (PLA) seminar entitled Measuring the Impact of Sport: From Economic to Social Aspects was held in Lipica on 23 and 24 February 2026.
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Slovenia advocates for a strong post-2027 Cohesion Policy
Minister Dr Aleksander Jevšek attended the meeting of the General Affairs Council that took place on 26 February in Brussels. EU Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy exchanged views on the Cohesion Policy mid-term review to ensure the relevant findings and outcomes can support timely and effective delivery of Cohesion Policy in the next programming period.
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Ambassador Mirošič signs Memorandum of Understanding with America250
On February 25, 2026, Ambassador Mirošič hosted the Chair of the United States Commission for the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America - America250, Rosie Rios, at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., with whom he signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between Slovenia and the United States in support of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and 35 years of Slovenia's independence.
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Ambassador Mirošič at the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C.
On February 24, 2026, Ambassador Iztok Mirošič attended the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer. The event was hosted by the Chair of the White House National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and the Deputy Chairman, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
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Ambassador Iztok Mirošič at the State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Iztok Mirošič attended the State of the Union address by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.
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European recovery and resilience funding – Together towards the goal: strengthening preparedness for climate-driven disasters
A significant number of measures under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), implemented in Slovenia with support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) under NextGenerationEU, have already been successfully completed. Today’s edition of the Together towards the goal series presents the results of the reform and investments aimed at strengthening preparedness and resilience to climate-driven disasters.
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Minister Fajon visits Jožef Stefan Institute's Reactor Centre
During the Government's visit to the Osrednjeslovenska region (Central Slovenia), Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon visited Jožef Stefan Institute's Reactor Centre and its TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomic) reactor. The visit underscores Slovenia's commitment to the responsible development of nuclear science, the strengthening of international collaboration and the advancement of science and economic diplomacy.
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Government Visits Central Slovenia
As part of its regional visit, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia visited the municipalities of the Central Slovenia region (with the exception of the City Municipality of Ljubljana) and presented key development projects and investments in the region. As the economically strongest region in the country, strengthening its resilience and ensuring sustainable development remain among the Government’s priorities.
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State Secretary Grašič: EU unity is key to addressing strategic challenges
At the meeting of the General Affairs Council, held on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ministers and state secretaries responsible for European affairs started preparations for the European Council meeting in March. An exchange of views was held with the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, to mark today's launch of the Centre for Democratic Resilience.
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Prime Minister Golob: "Slovenia has a wealth of knowledge and a great many highly successful companies"
Prime Minister Robert Golob began the Government’s visit to the Osrednjeslovenska region at the Grosuplje Care Home. Together with the Minister of a Solidarity-Based Future, Simon Maljevac, he met with the residents and the management of the home, which is marking its 42nd anniversary today.
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Minister Fajon at the UN Human Rights Council: Silence in the face of violations is not neutrality – it is complicity
Addressing the session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister Tanja Fajon drew attention to the serious threats confronting human rights in the 21st century. “We must stand up for human rights every day, especially in the world we live in today. They will only survive if we defend them and defending them today takes courage.”
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Four years into the war in Ukraine: Slovenia remains committed to achieving a just and lasting peace
Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine began four years ago and constitutes a gross violation of international law and the UN Charter. “Slovenia condemns this aggression in the strongest and most unequivocal terms and stands by the people of Ukraine. We are committed to achieving a just and lasting peace, advocate respect for international law and demand accountability for the crimes committed,” emphasised Minister Fajon.
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Joint statement on recent Israeli decisions extending unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank
Foreign Ministers of 20 countries condemn in the strongest terms a series of recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.
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Minister Han with the European Commissioner for Sport on the economic and social impacts in the European Union
Today, Lipica was the staging ground for a European debate on the future of sport. Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport Matjaž Han hosted a high-level event on the economic and social impacts of sport in the European Union as part of the official visit of the European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef.
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Minister Fajon: The war in Ukraine must end
On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Minister Tanja Fajon joined her counterparts in expressing support for Ukraine as it enters its fifth year of military aggression. Ministers wore sunflower brooches as a symbol of hope, peace, resistance and Ukrainian national identity. “The war in Ukraine must end,” Minister Fajon said.
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Slovenia as a new member of the UN Human Rights Council at its 61st session in Geneva
The 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council opens today in Geneva. This is the first session in which Slovenia is participating as a member during its 2026–2028 term. It will be represented at the high-level segment by Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.
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Prime Minister Golob: "We will do everything in our power to ensure that you can return to normal life as soon as possible"
Prime Minister Robert Golob today visited the affected areas to assess the situation on the ground following the severe weather event and heavy snowfall that hit the north-east of the country. He also attended a meeting of the coordination group in Maribor.
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EU funding for employee training approved
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Implementation of further vocational and professional development and training programmes in 2025-2029. The European Social Fund Plus will contribute €13.4 million to this large-scale project, which totals €20 million.
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Elections – The Largest Civic Operation in the Country
The National Election Commission (NEC) is intensively preparing for the parliamentary elections to be held on 22 March 2026. To ensure the smooth conduct of the elections, approximately 20,000 people will be engaged at nearly 3000 polling stations across Slovenia, making this the largest civic operation in the country.
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Slovenia and Switzerland: Strong economic partners and good friends
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted Swiss Federal Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis in Ljubljana. Taking place in an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, the visit confirms the excellent relations between Slovenia and Switzerland, as well as their shared commitment to promoting economic and political cooperation further.
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Prime Minister Golob: "A hospice is a safe place"
Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob visited Ljubhospic, which marks its tenth anniversary this year. He toured the house and met with its leadership.