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The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) project Digital Urban Municipality of Velenje. European Regional Development Fund contribution amounts to €1.56 million.

Slovenian Regional Development Fund opened an exhibition at the Ribnica Castle to mark its 30th anniversary, showcasing three decades of work and impact. Numerous representatives of national and local institutions, development organisations and funding recipients from across Slovenia gathered to celebrate three decades of working together to reduce regional disparities and foster sustainable development.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Wastewater infrastructure development in Prebold. The European Regional Development Fund will contribute over €522,000 to support the project.

The third annual meeting under the second Swiss Contribution took place on 20 May 2026.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Development of a public park by the Semič Cultural Centre. The European Regional Development Fund will support the project by contributing over €600,000.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the renovation of the Novo mesto city market. The project will receive €3.5 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Renovation of the building at Cesta 1. Maja 17 street in Kranj. European Regional Development Fund contribution for the project stands at €1.64 million.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development today hosted a ceremony marking the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2021-2028 and the Memorandum of Understanding on the Implementation of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2021-2028. The event was held at Villa Podrožnik, the protocol residence of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Noršinska ulica street project – phase 2. The project will receive more than €348,000 from the European Regional Development Fund.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Final phase of the Bleiweis Park. The European Regional Development Fund will contribute over €740,000 to support the project.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Lendava business incubator. The European Regional Development Fund will contribute €1.67 million to the project.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Purchase of flats from the Velenje Coal Mine. The Just Transition Fund has ring fenced a total of 5 million euros to support the project.

The Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek today attended the high-level event marking the official launch of the Right to Stay Strategy at the invitation of Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffael Fitto. The event took place in the European Parliament and brought together high-level representatives of EU member states and regions who affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cohesion and resilience of EU regions.

Podsreda Castle hosted a ceremony marking the completion of a project to upgrade its public tourist infrastructure, improving spatial conditions, service quality, and the overall visitor experience. The project represents a significant functional and content upgrade of the Municipality of Kozje’s central tourist site, transforming it into a modern, accessible, and sustainably oriented destination.

A ceremony presenting awards for the best innovative solutions in the field of circular economy 2025 took place today at Brdo pri Kranju. The event represents the central national platform for recognising, professionally validating, and promoting innovative solutions that contribute to the systemic transition to a circular economy.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has concluded a call for proposals for the revitalisation of public infrastructure facilities in border problem areas for 2026. Ten municipalities were allocated €9.4 million for the renovation of abandoned public infrastructure facilities and the revitalisation of underutilised areas.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Krško Urban Sports Park – Sports and Recreation Centre. The European Regional Development Fund contribution stands at €1.25 million.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project under the agreement on the development of regions, namely the design of the Pomurje regional development strategy. The Cohesion Fund contribution stands at €68,000.

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.

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.