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Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek, State Secretary Srečko Đurov and their team attended the annual MOS trade fair where they met with the presidents of regional development councils and directors of regional development agencies to discuss the ongoing activities of the ministry regarding cohesion and regional development.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Development and enhancement of the Centres for the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Addiction.

The tenth edition of the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week in Izola concluded with a forum on ecological connectivity as a key element of green infrastructure. The Mediterranean Coast and Macro-regional Strategies Week featured numerous events attended by more than 300 participants from 20 European countries.

Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek paid a visit to the public research institute Rudolfovo as part of the government visit to the region South-East Slovenia where he learned more about good practices in research-industry collaboration. After the visit, the Minister gave statement to the media, outlining amendments to Slovenia's Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027 the Government had earlier approved.

This year, the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week is celebrating its tenth anniversary. For the past few years, the multi-day event has been held under the theme ''Stronger cooperation for a better future''. Its aim is to raise awareness of the sea and the coast and the need to balance their economic potential and environmental sustainability. State Secretary from the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development mag. Marko Koprivc attended the event.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Construction of the Ormož Technology Park, phase two.

Minister Dr. Aleksander Jevšek addressed the participants at an event Between Mountains and Data: How do we live in Slovenia and how do we live in Zasavje? held at Dewesoft in Trbovlje. He emphasised that Cohesion Policy funds from the Just Transition Fund, which is expected to provide approximately €75 million, represent an important stimulus for the development of the Zasavje region.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Intermediate care units in social welfare institutions.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project New services in the network of mental health services, or, in short, New mental health services.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Establishment of a support system for deafblind learners, also referred to as call for proposals Children with deafblindness.

Minister Jevšek attended the grand opening of Super 8 in Nova Gorica, a building located at the junction between the urban areas of Gorizia in Italy and Nova Gorica in Slovenia. With the revitalization of the area along the railway tracks, the two countries are developing what is to be the first European conurbation. ''I am sure this place will become a vibrant cultural venue and a fun and lively meeting place for people from all walks of life'', said Minister Jevšek in his opening remarks.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Medical equipment for hospitals.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Laboratory for biomass bio-refining research in the Savinjsko-Šaleška region (Velenje).

Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek and Mayor of Urban Municipality of Velenje Peter Dermol signed contracts for the projects Old Power Plant - Centre of the Future and Velenje Technological Park – TecHub. The two projects are an important and concrete step towards the restructuring of the Savinjsko-Šaleška (SAŠA) coal region and will be part of the driving force behind the region’s development.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Quality and competency assessment in long-term care – Quality long-term care.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Renovation of the first tube of the Karavanke Tunnel.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Slovenj Gradec Community Health Centre Extension.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Connected with culture.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Co-financing of multidisciplinary teams to support deinstitutionalisation.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Construction of the Prapretno 2 and 3 solar power plants with battery storage.