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Slovenia Weekly: Reaching for the stars

During its regional visit this week, the Government listened to the challenges facing the Obalno-kraška region. As part of the visit, the Government transferred land for the construction of a panoramic lift at Markovec and included the renovation of the central surgical unit at Izola General Hospital among projects eligible for state funding. The Government also adopted an ordinance declaring the famous church in Hrastovlje a cultural monument and proclaimed 19 May as Lipizzaner Day. This date holds special historical and cultural significance, as it marks the founding of the Lipica Stud Farm, one of the most recognisable symbols of Slovenian heritage, on 19 May 1580.

Slovenia is also making its mark on the global space industry, promoting science, innovation and international cooperation in space. Slovenia has joined the European Space Agency (ESA) and signed the Artemis Accords. During the visit of one of the most accomplished American astronauts of Slovenian descent, Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, host of the visit, stated that Slovenia is actively developing its space industry, including scientific diplomacy, and is committed to promoting science, innovation, space technology and industry. Sunita Williams' visit also sends a message that Slovenia is confidently embracing a future where knowledge, innovation and international collaboration reach for the stars.

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    Prime Minister Golob: Social Welfare and Care for Older People among Key Themes of This Term of Office

    15. 1. 2026

    Today, as part of the Government’s regional visit to the Obalno-kraška region, which began with a Government session at the Port of Koper, Prime Minister Robert Golob also visited the Izola Care Home and the Izola General Hospital.
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    Government Visit to the Coastal–Karst Region

    15. 1. 2026

    The Government visited the Coastal–Karst Region. In the morning, it held a regular session at the Port of Koper, followed by separate programmes of individual ministers. In the afternoon, a consultation with representatives of the business community and mayors took place in Lipica.
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    Prime Minister Robert Golob receives former NASA astronaut Sunita Williams

    13. 1. 2026

    Prime Minister Robert Golob met today with former NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished and renowned American astronauts.
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    187th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    15. 1. 2026

    At today’s session, the Government took note of the information on the state and pressures affecting the Slovenian sea. It proclaimed 19 May as Lipizzaner Day, adopted a decision to conclude agreements on the transfer of founder’s rights and obligations from a private university to the newly established public University of Novo Mesto, and concluded an agreement on the gratuitous transfer of state-owned land to the Municipality of Koper.
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    Government declares Lipizzan Day

    15. 1. 2026

    The Government has adopted a decision declaring 19 May as Lipizzan Day in the Republic of Slovenia. The date holds special historical and cultural significance for Slovenia, as it was on 19 May 1580 that the document establishing the Lipica Stud Farm was signed – one of the most recognisable symbols of Slovenia's heritage.
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    Minister Han and UEFA President Čeferin on sport as a country's strategic investment

    15. 1. 2026

    Minister Matjaž Han yesterday participated in a public discussion with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, organised as part of the SPORTO Talk in Ljubljana.
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