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The Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C) is proud to announce its collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host the region’s first Cyber Capacity Building Workshop on 19-20 May 2025 in Podgorica. This high-level gathering will convene global experts and regional stakeholders to strengthen the Western Balkans’ cybersecurity resilience through two critical streams: addressing the cyber talent shortage and enhancing collaborative strategies against cybercrime.

On the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and in celebration of Europe Day, the Government Communication Office presents a new episode of the GOVSI podcast featuring Dr. Aleš Gabrič, a renowned historian and president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. In conversation with host Zoran Potič, they reflect on the meaning of May 9—once and today—as a day of victory, liberation, and European unity.

At today’s session, the Government approved the proposed changes to the pension reform and was briefed on the current defence and security policy. It also adopted the draft Act on the Publication of Acts in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, the draft Act on School Inspection, the draft amendment to the Primary School Act, and issued a new flood regulation introducing the concept of flood and erosion resilience.

Every year on 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day, which serves as a reminder of the importance of integration and cooperation among European countries.

At today's press conference, "Public Sector in Numbers", the Minister of Public Administration, Franc Props, the Minister of Finance, Klemen Boštjančič, and the Director General of the Public Sector Directorate at the Ministry of Public Administration, Peter Pogačar, emphasised that public employees are key to the functioning of society, which is why the wage system reform ensures the proper evaluation of their work performance and a stimulating working environment.

We, the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain express our grave concern about the reported Israeli plans to expand its military operations in Gaza and to establish a prolonged Israeli presence in the Strip. This would mean crossing yet another line, marking a dangerous new escalation and jeopardizing any prospects of a viable Two-State solution.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted an Opinion on the Proposal for a Declaration on the Preservation and Strengthening of the Autochthonous Slovenian National Minority in the Republic of Austria at a correspondence session. The Government welcomes the initiative of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia and supports the purpose of the Declaration, which comprehensively addresses the issue of the position and exercise of the rights of the Slovenian national minority in the Austrian regions of Carinthia and Styria.

The 10th edition of the EUSAIR Forum under the theme “Bridging horizons: Strengthening cooperation, resilience and cohesion in the Adriatic-Ionian Region” is taking place in Georgioupolis, Crete. The minister for cohesion and regional development Dr Aleksander Jevšek attended the event.

At the international academic conference titled Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice, Minister Tanja Fajon underlined: "There is no alternative to international law. We must all respect it, and Slovenia has consistently defended the same standards for all, without exception." The conference, held at the Faculty of Law in Ljubljana, marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new data centre ARNES in Maribor.

Slovenia presented its statement before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, emphasising Israel's obligation to facilitate emergency humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, grounded in the principles of respect for human rights, adherence to international humanitarian law and its obligations as a UN Member State.

Dear citizens, residents of Slovenia and Slovenians abroad, On the occasion of 1 May, International Labour Day, I extend my sincere congratulations to you all.

The Archivalia of the Month May 2025 with the title The Expropriation of the Land Estates owned by the Diocese of Ljubljana.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which, in addition to freeing us from the firm grip of our occupiers, also caused a major shift in the political, social, and economic spheres. The post-war wrath often led to revenge, new injustices, and unreasonable decisions. The agrarian reform, which is the subject of this month's archivalia, also brought with it many contradictions.

The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, in cooperation with the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and the Labour Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia, is organizing a free webinar titled "Key Factors for Effective Management of Occupational Safety and Health in the EU and Slovenia."

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Enriching quality and accessible education and integrating circular economy education in educational institutions in the Zasavska region.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran will be closed on Labour Day on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Integrated Territorial Investments City of Ljubljana e-buses.

Dear citizens, dear residents of Slovenia and Slovenians abroad,

Each year, the Day of Uprising Against Occupation reminds us of the importance of freedom, unity and courage.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The funeral service was presided over by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The Prime Minister was accompanied at the funeral ceremony by his partner, Ms Tina Gaber.