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Prime Minister Golob: "It is our responsibility to ensure that Slovenia remains a safe country"
Government of Slovenia
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June 25, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 25 - The key topic of this year's meeting is the declaration on defence spending. In a press release before the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of ensuring the security of the Republic of Slovenia....
Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Statehood Day
Government of Slovenia
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June 25, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 25 - Thirty-four years ago, our country became an independent sovereign state. This was the moment when we clearly, unanimously, bravely and confidently said: "We make our own decisions!" We did this with a will that overcame the...
Minister Fajon at the NATO Summit: Clear security guarantees for Ukraine are essential for peace
Government of Slovenia
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June 25, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 25 - Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, is attending the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in The Hague as part of the Slovenian delegation led by the Prime Minister of the...
Minister Fajon: Urgent return to diplomacy and political dialogue needed in the Middle East
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - With regard to the broader Middle East region, ministers focused on recent developments in Iran. In this context, Minister Fajon reiterated Slovenia’s call for restraint on all sides in actions that could escalate tensions in...
To Her Excellency Ms. Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia
President of Azerbaijan
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June 25, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 25 - 25 June 2025, 11:00 Dear Madame President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Slovenia —...
Slovenia officially becomes 25th member of CERN
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - "Slovenia’s full membership in CERN is an exceptional recognition of our science and researchers. Furthermore, it reaffirms and strengthens Slovenia’s reputation as a nation building its future on knowledge and science. Indeed,...
Prime Minister Golob: "The agreement we have signed will contribute to coexistence and positive stories on both sides of the border"
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - The two prime ministers first held a one-on-one meeting and then signed an agreement between the governments of Slovenia and Croatia on the construction, management, and maintenance of existing bridging structures on the state...
The Republic of Slovenia: EUR 1.0bn 3.125 percent 10-year Sustainability-Linked notes
Government of Slovenia
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June 24, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 24 - This new bond was issued based on the Sustainability-linked Bond Framework of the Republic of Slovenia, which outlines potential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs), reporting, verification...
Statement by the Prime Minister, Robert Golob, on the increase of defence spending
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - As much as 2 percent of GDP will be allocated to the basic defence capabilities. In addition, it is envisaged that 1.5 percent of GDP will be devoted to the wider defence areas, such as healthcare system, infrastructure,...
Restructuring of Slovenia’s coal regions already underway
Government of Slovenia
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June 24, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 24 - Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek attended the Annual Political Dialogue of the Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition that was held in Konin, Poland. At the opening session, Minister Jevšek...
Annual Leave and Holiday Allowance: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations in Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - The Employment Relationships Act (Zakon o delovnih razmerjih - ZDR-1) clearly regulates both the right to annual leave and the employer’s obligation to pay the holiday allowance. However, the complexity of regulations regarding...
ILAWDUN, Others to Host Global Summit on AI, Technology, Science, and Law in Washington, D.C.
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
WA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Institute of Law Research & Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN) will host the Global Summit & Training Program on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, Advanced Science and...
NEW MANDATE: SLOVENIA Inaugural 10-year Sustainability-Linked Bond due July 2035
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - The Republic of Slovenia, rated A3 (positive) / AA (stable) / A (positive), has mandated Barclays, BNP PARIBAS, Credit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan and OTP Banka to lead manage its inaugural EUR denominated...
Statement by Prime Minister Golob on Slovenia's full membership in CERN
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - Today is a historical day for Slovenia. By becoming a full member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), we are joining one of the most prestigious scientific institutions in the world. We are becoming part...
Minister Fajon in Tokyo on strengthening economic ties with Japan and efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East
Government of Slovenia
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June 20, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 20 - With Minister Iwaya, she exchanged views on the war in Ukraine. As senior representatives of two like-minded countries that are committed to international law and the UN Charter, they agreed that a lasting and unconditional...
Slovenia launches international workshop to open discussion on intellectual property valuation
Government of Slovenia
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June 18, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 18 - The event is organized by the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). It is the first workshop of this kind in...
Minister Poklukar attends the meeting of the Salzburg Forum countries
Government of Slovenia
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June 18, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 18 - The conclusions of the meeting were summarised at a press conference by the Slovenian and Croatian Ministers of the Interior, Boštjan Poklukar and Davor Božinović, and the European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration,...
Minister Fajon at a video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers on escalating Middle East crisis
Government of Slovenia
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June 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 17 - "The attacks that started on 13 June have jeopardised crucial negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme. These talks must continue. Diplomacy and political dialogue remain the only viable path to a solution," said Minister...
Slovenia Maintains Its Competitiveness – Standing Out in International Trade and Quality of Life
Government of Slovenia
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June 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 17 - Slovenia ranks an impressive 4th in quality of life, 6th in international trade, 9th in high-tech exports, and 13th in environmental sustainability. These results affirm Slovenia’s strong competitive advantages and reflect an...
GOVSI Podcast: Minister Logaj on Reforms and the Future of Education System
Government of Slovenia
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June 20, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 20 - In the 24th episode of the GOVSI government podcast, Minister of Education Dr. Vinko Logaj joined host Petra Bezjak Cirman to discuss the latest legislative reforms in the Slovenian education system. He highlighted the value of...