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At a donor conference for humanitarian needs, Slovenia allocated EUR 300,000 of humanitarian funds to Sudan. The sum will be transferred through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

State Secretary Marko Štucin held consultations through a video conference with the State Secretary of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pascual Navarro Ríos. They confirmed the excellent bilateral relations and exchanged views on current European issues, particularly in light of the upcoming Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of this year.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has declared 20 June as World Refugee Day. As they said in their message, on this day the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to leave their home countries to escape conflict or persecution.

The Slovenian Development Days, an event which shines a spotlight on the importance and achievements of development cooperation and humanitarian action to the Slovenian public, will take place between 2 and 6 October in Ljubljana. For the first time, the event will also feature the launch of the Slovenian Humanitarian Forum.

Prime Minister Robert Golob met for the second time with the Secretary of State of the Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In Koper, they discussed the situation in the Western Balkans, with a focus on Kosovo and the war in Ukraine.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the charity event "Deafblind Among Us". At the event, he took the opportunity to say that it is necessary to speak loud and clear for those who cannot do so themselves: "Ladies and gentlemen, a deep tribute, a deep tribute to your will to live, to your struggle to be heard and to your struggle to be successful."

Prime Minister Robert Golob, Minister of the Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer and Minister of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning Uroš Brežan visited Krško today.

State Secretary Marko Štucin held consultations in Nicosia with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Kyriacós Kouros.

One of the largest meetings of representatives from European institutions and the Western Balkan countries, the Prespa Forum Dialogue 2023, concluded today in Struga. This time, the meeting was held under the theme "Widened European Family by 2030: Mission (im)possible?". Slovenia was represented by the Minister of Digital Transformation, Emilija Stojmenova Duh.

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the “mineral water drinking protest” – a political action by members of the LGBT community that gave birth to the first Pride Parade in this country.

At the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, ministers discussed, among other things, the value added tax (VAT) in the digital age package and the retail investment package. Minister Boštjančič also attended two annual meetings and a meeting of the Eurogroup, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first meeting.

On Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 June 2023, Minister of Defence Marjan Šarec attended the NATO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Brussels.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the opening of Bosch Rexroth production plant. Bosch Rexroth has been operating in Slovenia for 25 years and the opening of the new plant in Brnik will create 123 additional jobs. The investment of EUR 13.2 million will create room for growth and future activities for the electrification of mobile applications.

Prime Minister Robert Golob and Infrastructure Minister Alenka Bratušek attended the official opening of the renovated railway station in Grosuplje.

The government has taken note of the information regarding the distribution of profits and awards to the management of companies within the same group or in related companies that have received aid under the Act Determining the Aid to the Economy to Mitigate the Consequences of the Energy Crisis.

At the opening of the four-day Regional Studies Association scientific conference that took place in Ljubljana Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek stressed Slovenia’s commitment to harmonious regional development.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the signing of a contract for 20 new passenger trains and the opening of the renovated Grosuplje railway station.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today paid an official visit to Austria. He and his host, Austrian Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer, discussed the close relations between the two countries, Austria's temporary border controls on the Slovenian border and the improvement of the situation of the Slovenian national community.

Every anniversary is both a celebration and an occasion for reflection. This is also true for the day of the Slovene Intelligence and Security Agency (SOVA) and the 30th anniversary of its operation under this name. It is celebrated at a time full of challenges, but also of great hopes.

Marko Rakovec, Director-General of the Directorate for International Law and Protection of Interests took part in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Plenary in Dubrovnik on 12–15 June 2023.

The reading room of the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia at 1 Zvezdarska Street in Ljubljana will be open from June 19 to September 1, 2023, according to summer working hours, from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM.
On Monday, August 14, the archive will be closed due to a collective leave day.

Following the Republic of Slovenia's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Robert Golob, in a joint press statement, stressed that this was a milestone for the whole country and that we would make sure that our voice is heard and taken into account.

State Secretary Marko Štucin met with First Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Negotiator for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Besnik Bislimi and held political consultations with the State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of Kosovo, Kresnik Ahmeti.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today participated in the consultation "For a better future for older and retired persons", which was held at the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia.

On 24 March 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) informed the Republic of Slovenia that three complaints by Slovenian fishermen against the Republic of Croatia concerning alleged violations of the European Convention on Human Rights had been submitted to Croatia.

At today’s joint press conference with President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar and Prime Minister Robert Golob following the election of Slovenia as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon outlined the substantive priorities of the membership.

On 9 June 2023, credit rating agencies S&P Global Ratings and DBRS Morningstar reaffirmed Slovenia's credit ratings. S&P continues to maintain Slovenia's credit rating at AA- with stable outlook, while DBRS Morningstar rates it as A (high) with stable outlook as well.

On the basis of the implementation of temporary measures referred to in Article 15 of the Act on Emergency Measures to Ensure the Stability of the Healthcare System (ZNUZSZS) and based on analyses conducted, data were obtained on the utilization and responsiveness of the healthcare system to measures which require immediate state intervention in order to adjust the established Act.

The Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy has notified the European Commission of a new measure of investment aid to promote the production of electricity and heat from renewable sources, as well as the storage of electricity and heat.

A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C), established earlier this year in Podgorica by Slovenia, France and Montenegro, is taking place today in Ljubljana.

Following a deferral veto by the National Council, the National Assembly reconsidered and supported the amendment to the Implementation of the Budget for 2023 and 2024 Act. In its response to the submitted veto, the Government emphasized that the adopted budget revision enables adequate financing of all highlighted areas while ensuring the long-term sustainability of public finances.

On Thursday, 8 June, the 11th International Military Exercise Adriatic Strike 2023 was presented to the professional public at the Jernej Molan Barracks at Cerklje ob Krki Airport.

On the occasion of the upcoming National Day of Slovenia, the Embassy in Copenhagen prepared a reception for the Slovenian community and friends.

State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Marko Štucin today attended the 15th anniversary of the Euro-Mediterranean University EMUNI in Piran, organised by the President of EMUNI, Prof. Dr Abdelhamid El-Zoheiry.

The Government adopted the proposal for the Healthcare Digitalisation Act, instructed the Ministry of Infrastructure to continue procedures to improve air connectivity, including possible integration with existing airlines, and took note of the information on the activities of the Ministry of Defence for the withdrawal of the Republic of Slovenia from the Boxer programme.

Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar is attending the Home Affairs Ministers Council meeting in Luxembourg. The main topics of today's meeting, as highlighted by the Minister in a press statement, are the Migration and Asylum Pact and the situation in the Schengen area.

The Minister for Natural Resources and Spatial Planning Uroš Brežan attended the Bled Water Festival, at which he spoke about the importance of water as a key commodity for life. Slovenia is rich in water resources, and its mission is to manage them in a comprehensive way, with the aim of protecting them and using them sustainably, thereby preserving them for future generations.

Below is the message delivered by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the occasion of the national holiday in honour of Primož Trubar.

The Government adopts its opinion on the proposal by Members of the Parliament on the construction of the C0 connecting canal and gives its consent to the amendments to the Draft Resolution on the National Drug Programme 2023–2030.

Prime Minister Robert Golob received Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world-renowned spiritual teacher, humanitarian leader and ambassador of peace, who was on a visit to Ljubljana.

It is because of the importance of the oceans to our planet and the importance of protecting and preserving them that the United Nations has declared 8 June World Oceans Day.

At the government committee sessions, the Government agreed, among other things, on an amendment to the draft act amending the Judicial Service Act, adopted an opinion on the request of the National Council for a reconsideration of the amendment to the Implementation of the Republic of Slovenia Budget Act, and adopted the Eco Fund's Business and Financial Plan for 2023.

Prime Minister Robert Golob and Minister for Slovenians in Neighbouring Countries and Slovenians Abroad Matej Arčon met with representatives of the Slovenian national community in Austria.

Prime Minister Robert Golob commented on today’s election of Slovenia as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2024-2025 period, saying that: "Today in New York, Slovenia has achieved one of its greatest successes in international diplomacy.

In the context of maintaining regular dialogue and good cooperation, Prime Minister Robert Golob and President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar met for a working lunch.

New York - Today, Slovenia was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2024–2025 term. "The whole of Slovenia can today celebrate our unexpected success: 153 countries voted for us in the first round. The election to the UN Security Council is a great achievement of our foreign policy and a great day for Slovenia. I am happy and proud that we were supported by almost the entire country, which proves that the candidacy is truly national achievement," said the minister Tanja Fajon after successful elections.

On this year's World Bee Day, Ambassador Mihael Zupančič visited a Danish organic beekeeper Mr Peter Sjøgren in Hillerød, 40 km north of Copenhagen.

The State Secretary for Intergenerational Dialogue and Housing Policy, Nataša Sax, and Simona Pirnat Skeledžija from the Office of the Prime Minister received representatives of the Deafblind Association of Slovenia, DLAN, and professionals working in the field.

Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued the first grant decision under Slovenia’s Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027 approving 13 million euros for the project “Project learning for young adults” (PUM-O+), which will be implemented by the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. The first funds will be allocated to young people aged 15-29.

The Prime Minister, Dr Robert Golob, hosted the first meeting of mayors of Slovenian municipalities with the aim of strengthening constructive dialogue and partnership between municipalities and the Government.