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Slovenian companies will now be able to use intellectual property as collateral under SID Bank's new financing programmes. This is the result of several years of systematic work by the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office in the fields of IP valuation and IP-backed finance, marking an important step towards greater recognition of knowledge and innovation in access to capital.

June 2026 was marked by the intensive implementation of projects by the Slovenian Water Agency in the areas of flood risk reduction, water infrastructure rehabilitation, the digitalisation of water management, and nature conservation. Particular emphasis was placed on post-flood recovery, the implementation of flood protection measures, the removal of invasive species, and cooperation with local communities. The month also marked the beginning of the term of Acting Director Roman Kramer, who assumed the leadership of the Agency.

The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of July, which is dedicated to the Instructions of Franz Karl von Hohenwart to the Steward of his Ravne near Pivka Estate. The text was prepared by Igor Gardelin.

Minister Tone Kajzer presented the key objectives of Slovenian foreign policy and his own priorities for the coming period to the staff at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, diplomatic missions and consular posts. He stressed the importance of a professional, efficient and connected diplomacy that will serve security, prosperity and the national interests of the Republic of Slovenia.

The Agreement on Succession Issues was signed in Vienna on 29 June 2001, confirming the historic fact that Yugoslavia disintegrated and five sovereign and equal successor states emerged on its territory: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia (then still known as Federal Republic of Yugoslavia), Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.

Electricity sharing is a new mechanism introduced under both European and Slovenian legislation and represents an important step towards a more modern and efficient energy system. It enables owners of renewable electricity generation facilities to share surplus electricity with other users. In Slovenia, electricity sharing will become available from 1 July 2026 onwards.

Minister Kajzer attended the Dubrovnik Forum, one of the key international conferences in the region, held this year under the slogan of fostering dialogue and cooperation in a time of complex geopolitical circumstances. In his addresses and talks, he highlighted the importance of Slovenia’s cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly Croatia and Italy, with regard to the Mediterranean, and dialogue in solving key international challenges.

Prime Minister Janez Janša visited the Bukovnik farm, the highest-lying farm in Slovenia, which was recently struck by a devastating fire. The fire deeply affected both the local community and the wider Slovenian public. It caused extensive material damage and, above all, severely impacted the family who live and work on the farm, preserving life in the mountain landscape. Events such as this remind us how quickly life can change and how important mutual assistance and solidarity are.

Dr. Tomaž Žagar, State Secretary for Energy at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, attended the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy (Energy) Council of the European Union. EU energy ministers endorsed the legislative package on European energy networks, discussed the future framework of the EU's energy policy beyond 2030, and exchanged views on energy security in light of the situation in the Middle East.

In an interview with Planet TV on the occasion of Statehood Day, Prime Minister Janez Janša underlined the importance of Slovenia’s independence as a shared achievement of the nation and the state. Reflecting on the War for Slovenia, he said he most strongly remembered the unity, enthusiasm and joy that accompanied the creation of an independent Slovenia, rather than the military threats. “Slovenia’s independence belongs to the Slovenian nation and to our civic community,” he said.

The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, where he reaffirmed Slovenia’s ongoing support for Ukraine. He announced that Slovenia would co-finance the construction of three civil protection shelters in the Kharkiv region through official development assistance, and that it would join the International Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Copenhagen hosted a reception to mark Slovenia’s Statehood Day. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate Slovenia’s national holiday, showcase Slovenian culture and cuisine, and further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Slovenia and Denmark.

Slovenia proudly celebrated the 35th anniversary of its independence, marking over three decades of sovereignty, resilience and expanding global partnerships. While the national celebration in Ljubljana returned to its historic roots at Republic Square—where independence was first declared—the milestone was also vibrantly honoured over 10,000 kilometres away in Southeast Asia.

Dear fellow Slovenians, citizens of Slovenia and Slovenians living in neighbouring countries and around the world, on Statehood Day we look back with profound gratitude on the most momentous decision in the history of the Slovenian nation and on its fulfilment.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, accompanied by his wife Urška Bačovnik Janša, attended the central state ceremony marking Slovenia's Statehood Day, where, alongside the President of the Republic, he also delivered a ceremonial address. In his speech, he emphasised the importance of honouring the will of the people, as expressed in the independence plebiscite. "The Republic of Slovenia is a sovereign and independent state."

Ahead of Statehood Day, Prime Minister Janez Janša attended two ceremonial sessions. In the National Council, those gathered were addressed by President Marko Lotrič, while in the National Assembly the keynote speaker was President Zoran Stevanović.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended a reception for the relatives of fallen members of the Territorial Defence of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia, as well as for civilian victims and those wounded in the War for Slovenia.

Following the inauguration of the new government, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer and State Secretaries Dr Stanislav Raščan and Tamara Weingerl Požar presented the priorities of Slovenian foreign policy to the diplomatic corps. In their presentation, the Ministry’s leadership emphasised that ensuring the security and well-being of citizens remains at the forefront of Slovenian foreign policy.

Today, 24 June, we celebrate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Declared in 2022 by the United Nations, it provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the participation, influence and progress of women in diplomacy.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the ceremonial unveiling of the statue of General Rudolf Maister at the Park of Military History in Pivka, where he also delivered a speech.

Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, met with his Croatian counterpart Dr Davor Božinović in Marija Gorica, Croatia. They discussed current issues in the field of home affairs, with a special emphasis on strengthening cooperation on security in the region.

At today’s session, the Government took note of the information on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and expressed concern that complications could arise in the final projects financed under the Plan due to delays in their operational implementation. The Government therefore instructed all stakeholders to accelerate the completion of projects and make up for the delays.

On the 35th anniversary of Slovenia's independence, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, presented the highest award for a lifetime's work in diplomacy to Dr Dimitrij Rupel, the longest-serving Minister of Foreign Affairs. This award is presented to individuals who, through years of outstanding service, have left an indelible mark on Slovenian diplomacy and helped establish the country's international reputation.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development, the Slovenian Regional Development Fund, and the Slovene Enterprise Fund jointly developed a plan for calls for proposals and financial instruments for 2027 and 2028. Through these initiatives, €85.4 million will be made available.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša spoke to Visegrád 24 about the challenges posed by illegal migration, the importance of effective border protection, and the need for the West to awaken and defend the values on which European civilisation is founded.

Following the European Council meeting, the Prime Minister said that this year's discussions had been more substantive than those held four years ago, as preparations for the meetings were of a higher quality and leaders had access to more analytical data. Nevertheless, negotiations on the EU's multiannual budget remain challenging, given the widely differing interests of the Member States.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, together with the leaders of 18 other EU Member States, signed a joint letter addressed to the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, in which the signatories call for more decisive and effective European solutions in the area of migration.

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The focus of this year’s event is to highlight the urgent need to combat sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence against children.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.

A development conference of the Savinjsko-šaleška coal region called Forging a New Direction took place on 18 June 2026 in the Logarska dolina valley. The conference brought together representatives of national institutions, local communities, development institutions, business community, education institutions, and civil society to discuss the region’s key development challenges and opportunities and next steps in the just transition process.

Speaking ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, Prime Minister Janez Janša said that the positions adopted at the recent G7 summit opened more possibilities to achieve peace in Ukraine. "Any steps that could lead to an end to the fighting and the start of negotiations should be welcomed. As long as weapons do the talking, diplomacy has little power," he emphasised.

Defence ministers from NATO member states met today in Brussels, where they discussed key security challenges facing the alliance and assessed progress in implementing the decisions adopted at the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting, which was also attended by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Valentin Hajdinjak, M.A., served as preparation for the summit of NATO heads of state and government to be held in Ankara in July.

Slovenian cuisine has once again achieved remarkable international recognition. For the seventh consecutive year, the globally renowned Michelin culinary guide has recognised the best Slovenian restaurants, reaffirming the exceptional quality, sustainable focus and diversity of Slovenia's cuisine. This year's guide recommends 74 restaurants, ten of which have earned a total of 13 Michelin stars.

At today's session, the Government took note of the consolidated balance sheet of the general government budgetary accounts and the state budget. Minister of Finance Andrej Šircelj expressed serious concern about growth in budget expenditure, attributing it to measures introduced during the previous term. Never before has the growth in expenditures during the final year of a term increased as dramatically as it has this time.

Prime Minister Janez Janša and his wife, Urška Bačovnik Janša, attended a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the historical parallels between the Slovenian and American aspirations for freedom and the importance of common democratic values in a time of geopolitical turbulence.

The Prime Minister of the 16th Government of Slovenia, Janez Janša, presented the key priorities of the new government team during his meeting with the President of the Republic and drew attention to the challenging circumstances in which the Government has taken office. The Prime Minister emphasised that the 16th Slovenian Government is composed predominantly of highly experienced individuals who have already tackled similar challenges.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Advanced Mobile Imaging System for Realtime Diagnostics and Planning. The European Regional Development Fund contribution stands at €6.58 million.

The newly-appointed State Secretary, Tamara Weingerl Požar, participated in the regular General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting in Luxembourg. Ministers and state secretaries focused on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and the preparations for the meeting of EU leaders.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today received the new Ambassador of the United States to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts. During the meeting, Prime Minister Janša and Ambassador Roberts confirmed the traditionally good and friendly relations between the two countries and expressed their willingness to further strengthen cooperation in the political, economic and security spheres.

Minister Tone Kajzer participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting in Luxembourg for the first time since becoming Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. Ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and EU-China relations. On the sidelines, Minister Kajzer held multiple bilateral meetings and took part in the Intergovernmental Conference with Montenegro.

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with members of the Fiscal Council and representatives of the Ministry of Finance for a working lunch at Vila Podrožnik.

State Secretary Dr Božo Predalič attended the informal ministerial conference on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, held on 11 and 12 June 2026, in Nicosia, Cyprus.

The 2026 Day of Nature is dedicated to the restoration of nature, the importance of Natura 2000 sites, the coexistence of humans and nature, and the public involvement in nature conservation processes. State Secretary Peter Lovšin presented the Rado Smerdu Award for outstanding achievements in nature protection to Morigenos, the Slovenian Marine Mammal Society. The Škocjan Caves Park Public Service Agency was presented with a commendation for its acts of nature conservation.

State Secretary at the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Policy Ivan Meglič took part in the 6th Slovenian Rural Parliament, where he underscored the importance of continuous dialogue with local communities in shaping development policies. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the quality of life in rural areas and its importance for balanced development of Slovenia.

Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec visited Žetale today to inspect the consequences of the recent severe storm, which caused extensive damage to transport infrastructure and other public facilities.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj and President of the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia Jože Podgoršek, visited Komenda today to assess the aftermath of the severe storm. The damage in Komenda alone amounts to tens of millions of euros, with more than 150 buildings affected. Prime Minister Janša also visited families and farmers affected by the severe storm.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia decided to lift the temporarily reintroduced control at the internal borders with Croatia and Hungary. The government’s decision was announced by Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, and Danijel Lorbek, Acting Director General of the Police.

Rok Šimenc, State Secretary at the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development, and Sofia Alves, Director at the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, visited the Zasavje region today. They attended the Zasavje 2026 Just Transition Conference and visited the flood-recovery project in Zagorje ob Savi, co-financed by the European Union Solidarity Fund.

At the beginning of the session, the Government was briefed on the situation following yesterday’s storm, which caused extensive damage in many parts of Slovenia. In addition to damage to residential and commercial buildings and infrastructure, the storm completely destroyed crops in some areas and severely affected agriculture.

The University of Primorska will launch a new undergraduate study programme, Innovations in Wood Industry for Sustainable Development, in the 2026/2027 academic year.

At today's press conference, State Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Vinko Gorenak presented the contents of the proposed Partnership for a Successful Slovenia agreement, through which the Government is inviting opposition parties to participate in the preparation of legislation during the 2026–2030 term.

The economic diplomacy consultations and the Slovenian Global Forum, two key events in the field of internationalisation of the Slovenian economy, brought together representatives from the business world, diplomatic corps and relevant institutions. The consultations were attended by 42 economic advisers working in diplomacy, and the Slovenian Global Forum saw an audience of over 400 people.

Today, the European Commission issued a preliminary positive assessment of the sixth request for payment of funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU. Slovenia is expected to receive the payment, amounting to €41 million, next month. Following the inflow, Slovenia will have utilised nearly 87% of the available funds.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer concluded the handover process at the Ministry in a meeting with the former minister, Tanja Fajon. He assumed his duties on 4 June 2026, with the handover taking place the following day.

The central theme of this year's event was how companies can capitalise on Slovenia's reputation, which its athletes help build. Slovenia is playing in the top league on the global stage, and it is up to us to step onto that stage as competitors who have come to win, emphasised Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport Anže Logar, in his opening remarks.

The Foreign Ministers of Cape Verde, Costa Rica, Iceland, Singapore, Slovenia and the United Arab Emirates, within the so-called Green Group, are issuing a joint statement on today's World Oceans Day.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended the Holy Mass and memorial ceremony at the pit under Macesnova gorica in Kočevski Rog.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, today attended the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, where the leaders of the European Union Member States and the Western Balkan countries discussed the further strengthening of cooperation between the European Union and the region.

The National Assembly approved the 16th Government of the Republic of Slovenia yesterday, appointing Dr Ignacija Fridl Jarc as the new Minister of Culture. Upon assuming office, the new minister thanked her predecessor, Asta Vrečko for the orderly handover of duties, and outlined her vision for the Ministry's future work.

The Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Polona Rifelj, today assumed office. In accordance with the ministry's newly defined remit, responsibilities were handed over to her by the former Minister of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning, Jože Novak, the former Minister of the Environment, Climate and Energy, Bojan Kumer, and the former Minister of Solidarity-Based Future, Simon Maljevac.

An official handover ceremony was held today at the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development. The outgoing minister, Dr Aleksander Jevšek, formally handed over responsibilities to the new minister, Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs, who announced upon assuming office that she would immediately continue ongoing work and pursue key development priorities.

Today, a formal handover of duties took place at the Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Sport between the outgoing Minister Matjaž Han and the incoming Minister Dr Anže Logar.

The official transfer of office at the newly unified Ministry of Education, Science and Youth took place in the presence of former Minister of Education Dr Vinko Logaj and former Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Igor Papič.

The former ministers of the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Public Administration, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have handed over their duties to the new Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, Franci Matoz.

A handover ceremony took place today at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy between the outgoing Minister, mag. Bojan Kumer, and the new Minister for Infrastructure and Energy, Jernej Vrtovec.

From 25 to 29 May 2026, Slovenia hosted an interregional workshop entitled Promoting the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (the Joint Convention).

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia, headed by Janez Janša, met today at the inaugural session at which several key decisions were taken. The Government appointed the Deputy Prime Ministers and Janja Garvas as Secretary-General of the Government.

Following the 11th extraordinary session of the National Assembly, at which the government’s cabinet was confirmed, Prime Minister Janez Janša and former Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob carried out the handover of duties.

In cooperation with other ministries, the academic research community and business associations, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Digital Transformation organised the fifth national conference, ‘Artificial intelligence – from vision to trust’, at Jablje Castle. This was the central event for debate on the future development and use of artificial intelligence in Slovenia and internationally.

At today’s press conference, Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob and Deputy Prime Ministers Luka Mesec, Klemen Boštjančič and Matej Arčon reviewed the past term of office. They stressed that, after four years and despite uncertain geopolitical circumstances, Slovenia is a more stable, safer and developmentally stronger country than it was at the beginning of the term. They also highlighted concrete results: preserved public finances, higher wages and pensions, low unemployment, and increased investment in infrastructure, science, development, housing, resilience and local projects.

The reading room and information room of the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia at Poljanska cesta 40 in Ljubljana will operate on summer opening hours from June 15 to August 28, 2025. They will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 14:00. Due to collective leave, the national archives, reading room, and information room will be closed on Friday, June 26.

In line with the program of cooperation with the United States in the field of Science, Innovation, Quantum computing, AI and Space, Ambassador Iztok Mirošič hosted a Fireside chat with a former NASA Astronaut Ronald Sega, an Exhibition titled DELAK: Hardly Noticeable Wave and an informans DELAK: TANK by Slovene producer and artist Aljoša Živadinov Zupančič and Teater DELAK, through which the Embassy of Slovenia connects Science, Arts and Business in Space sector.

The 15th Africa Day International Conference focused on water management and sustainable use of water sources. More than 100 guests, including representatives of the Slovenian business world, members of the African diaspora and diplomats from African countries, attended this event at the level of accredited African ambassadors.

On 1 June 2026, Ambassador Žiga Žarnić assumed the position of Head of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). On the same day, Mr. Žiga Žarnić also presented copies of his credentials to the OECD Secretary-General, Mr. Mathias Cormann, and on this occasion also held an introductory meeting.

In May, the Slovenian Water Agency continued major flood protection and rehabilitation activities across the country. Key developments included ongoing investments in the Middle Sava region, flood safety and coastal protection works along the sv. Jernej kanal in Sečovlje, and the presentation of the Tunjščica dry retention basin project in Komenda. An agreement was signed with the Municipality of Ljubno to continue post-flood recovery efforts, while significant flood protection projects on the Mura River neared completion. The month also featured the international LIFE2RIVERS congress in Ljubljana, which highlighted river restoration, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions for water management.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič hosted a lunch for the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts, before her departure to Slovenia.

Slovenia and the United States enjoy good relations, and we will continue to further strengthen our close partnership and friendship.

A celebration marking the 35th National Day of the Republic of Slovenia and Slovenian Armed Forces Day was held on Thursday, May 28th at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington.

Idrija bobbin lace is the first Slovenian craft and industrial product to receive a protected geographical indication (GI) registered at the European Union level. This landmark registration provides uniform protection across all EU Member States, affirming the close ties between the product and local expertise, tradition and quality.

In the 2025 European financial year, recipients of agricultural funds received a total of €366.4 million.

The latest episode of the government GOVSI podcast features hydrologist Janez Polajnar from the Slovenian Environment Agency, a long-standing expert in monitoring and forecasting hydrological conditions. The conversation focused on the importance of timely warnings, the experience of the August 2023 floods, and adapting to increasingly frequent extreme weather events.

State Secretary Neva Grašič participated in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers (Gymnich) on 27 and 28 May, which focused on three topics: the situation in the wider Middle East region, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the preparation of a new European security strategy.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, in cooperation with the Slovenian Forestry Institute and the Slovenian Forest Service, organised a meeting of heads of diplomatic missions in Slovenia on forest diplomacy, with a particular focus on the role of forests in sustainable development and climate change mitigation.

At today’s session, the Government adopted an implementation programme for achieving Slovenia’s development goals through investments in science and innovation, as well as amendments to the regulation on inspections, cleaning and measurements on small combustion plants. It also adopted a decision to include the new project BUILD – CitiVERSE – Local Digital Twins in the current Development Programmes Plan 2026–2029.

Many of the measures introduced in Slovenia under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, implemented with the support of EU funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU, have already been successfully completed or will be by August 2026. The majority of activities under the investment project for the sustainable restoration and revitalisation of cultural heritage have now been completed.

The Republic of Slovenia today successfully issued a €350 million seven-year floating rate bond maturing on 29 May 2033. The issuance responds to expressed demand from domestic investors for government financial instruments with floating interest rates and further contributes to diversifying the sources of financing for the state budget.

Ljubljana is hosting the 25th Regional Meeting of the Member States of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Organised by the OPCW Technical Secretariat in cooperation with the Chemicals Office of the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the meeting serves as an important regional forum for discussing measures aimed at the complete elimination of chemical weapons.

Today, State Secretary Grašič is attending the General Affairs Council’s regular monthly meeting. Key topics on the agenda include preparations for the June European Council and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028–2034.

At today’s correspondence session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of the Information on the Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Proposal for the Sixth Amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan, and the Information on the Closing Process of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

The Republic of Slovenia (the issuer), rated A2 (stable) / AA (stable) / A+ (stable), has mandated OTP Banka and UniCredit banka Slovenija as joint Lead Managers to lead manage a float rate note (FRN) EUR denominated seven-year bond transaction, subject to feedback.

At today’s correspondence session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of the Information on the Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Proposal for the Sixth Amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan, and the Information on the Closing Process of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

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.

The eighteenth issue of the Diplomatic Bulletin marks the conclusion of its third year of publication. It features reports on this year's Slovenian Diplomacy Day celebrations and the open day event at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, while also offering reflections on the development of Slovenian diplomacy from its beginnings 35 years ago to the present day.

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.

Protecting consumers and maintaining their confidence are key to ensuring the long-term viability of the beekeeping sector, but measures must be taken immediately. This is one of the conclusions reached on the second day of the International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination held in Maribor.

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.

At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia reallocated expenditure rights with the aim of improving the general government balance by €133 million. It extended temporary reintroduced controls at the borders with Croatia and Hungary until 21 December 2026 and included the project Battery electricity storage systems – companies in the Development Programmes Plan 2026–2029.

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.

State Secretary Neva Grašič participated in the annual quadrilateral meeting held in Fribourg, Switzerland, on 19 May 2026. Bringing together Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland at the level of deputy foreign ministers, the meeting was hosted by Swiss State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Alexandre Fasel.

The sixth Golden Bee Award was presented in celebration of World Bee Day. This year's winners are the Bee-etal Lab research group from Spain which, among other things, develop advanced methods for controlling invasive species. Their most notable achievement to date is the successful eradication of the invasive Asian hornet in Mallorca. The golden statue was presented to them by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar.