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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.

Minister Dr Aleksander Jevšek attended the meeting of the General Affairs Council that took place on 26 February in Brussels. EU Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy exchanged views on the Cohesion Policy mid-term review to ensure the relevant findings and outcomes can support timely and effective delivery of Cohesion Policy in the next programming period.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Implementation of further vocational and professional development and training programmes in 2025-2029. The European Social Fund Plus will contribute €13.4 million to this large-scale project, which totals €20 million.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Integration of Migrant Children, Pupils and Students into the Slovenian Education System. The project, with a total value of €7 million, will receive €2.8 million from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Developing competence and innovative approaches for managing dementia. The call will make €2.7 million available and will receive nearly €1.7 million from the European Social Fund Plus.

Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek, State Secretary Srečko Đurov and their team visited the Obalno-kraška region today. After the government session in Koper, the Minister met with representatives of the Koper Regional Development Centre and then assessed the results of Cohesion Policy in the region.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the DRR RCPS LUR project. A financial contribution from the Cohesion Fund will be allocated to support the implementation of strategic planning.

Today, the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development hosted an expert consultation on the development of the local development programme and public health programme within the framework of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism and the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism for the period 2021-2028. The purpose of the consultation was to align the content of both programmes and to discuss the next steps in the programming process.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Comprehensive treatment and management of addiction in the prison system. The project will receive European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support.

As part of today's government visit to the Primorsko-Notranjska region, the Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek visited EU projects that improve the quality of life of local people. He also stopped at the site of the Ilirska Bistrica waterworks that provides a safe and reliable water supply for over 10,000 residents.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Agreement on the development of the region: Regional integrated transport strategy Severna Primorska. Strategic planning will be supported by the Cohesion Fund.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Renovation of the Štibuh sports field. The project will be co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Regional integrated transport strategy of Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. The project will receive Cohesion Fund support.

The amendment introduces a new regional development model based on innovation-driven growth, which will enable accelerated development in all regions and Slovenia as a whole, as well as a higher quality of life for all residents.

The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has published a call for proposals funded by the Second Swiss Contribution, with a total value of €13.8 million.