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NATO PA President: increased defence spending crucial to preserve peace

10 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly opened its annual session Friday with calls for strong measures to defend the Alliance’s eastern borders from hostile Russian actions; unwavering support for Ukraine; and backing for...

NATO PA in Ljubljana to Review Defence and Deterrence, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine, Urge Enhanced Resilience

09 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – “At the 2025 Summit in The Hague, Allies made a historic commitment to bolster defence investment and strengthen the defence industrial base to ensure NATO has the forces and capabilities to face the most dangerous...

173rd Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 9 - Decree on the Organisation, Equipment and Training of Protection, Rescue and Relief Forces The Government adopted the Decree on the Organisation, Equipment and Training of Protection, Rescue and Relief Forces, which was last...

State Secretary Grašič: MED9 countries' unified voice carries greater weight in EU decision-making

SLOVENIA, October 9 - Gaza and Ukraine once again at the forefront of foreign policy issues The State Secretaries paid particular attention to the situations in Gaza and Ukraine. State Secretary Grašič said that all our efforts must be directed...

Minister Fajon: After two years of suffering, hope emerges in Gaza

SLOVENIA, October 7 - "Two years later, however, a light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to appear. The negotiations in Egypt have raised hopes that the violence will end, and that Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners will be released....

172nd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 7 - Proposed Act on the gradual closure of the Velenje Coal Mine At today's session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia began consideration of the proposed Act on the gradual closure of the Velenje Coal Mine, which...

Minister Fajon: Effective multilateralism is based on respect for human rights

SLOVENIA, October 8 - During the meeting with High Commissioner Türk, Minister Fajon expressed Slovenia's full support for the High Commissioner and for the work and independence of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. "At a...

Minister Fajon visits the Gulf: Lessons from wars in former Yugoslavia could be applied to post-war Gaza

SLOVENIA, October 6 - “Regional security requires cooperation,” Minister Fajon stressed during two days of meetings in the Gulf between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). She emphasised that there can be no security without...

Statement by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the second anniversary of 7 October 2023

SLOVENIA, October 7 - It was followed by a disproportionate response from the Israeli government, unworthy of a democratic state. Two years after the Hamas terrorist attack, we are unfortunately still witnessing hostages not being released, a...

Avalanche Claims Lives of Three Croatian Hikers in Slovenia

(MENAFN) Three Croatian hikers lost their lives after being buried by a snow avalanche in Slovenia, the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia confirmed on Monday. The fatal avalanche struck on Sunday near Mount Tosc, a 2,275-meter peak in the...

Slovenian Day in Vienna – the power of culture, diplomacy and the economy for a shared future

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The project, which is the result of an artistic and educational residency held in Brdo pri Kranju this August, brought together 169 young musicians from 18 countries. It has grown into a powerful artistic expression of...

International Day of Older Persons 2025: Older persons driving local and global action

SLOVENIA, October 1 - The theme highlights the important role that older people play in building resilient and just societies. Older people are a diverse group who are not just passive recipients of services, but active shapers of society and...

Fitch upgrades Slovenia's credit rating

SLOVENIA, October 4 - Fitch upgraded Slovenia's credit rating due to progress in several areas. Public finances have been performing well for some time, and the agency assumes that Slovenia will continue to maintain a balanced primary budget...

171st regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 2 - At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the text of the proposed Act Amending the Service in the Slovenian Armed Forces Act (summary procedure). The text of the proposed Act will be submitted to...

Prime Minister Golob: "Europe is based on shared values, joint action and unity"

SLOVENIA, October 2 - In addition to the highest representatives of EU institutions and other international institutions, over 40 European leaders were invited to the summit. As part of the summit, Prime Minister Golob participated in a round...

Slovenia’s participation in the main annual events of EuroPris and the Council of Europe

SLOVENIA, September 30 - In Kraków, Poland, two major events for the European prison and probation community were held between 23 and 25 September 2025: first the Annual General Meeting of EuroPris (AGM), followed by the 30th Council of Europe...

Prime Minister Golob: "Only through knowledge can our society build a better future"

SLOVENIA, October 3 - In his keynote address, the Prime Minister emphasised that those working in education strive every day to create a better society. "For small societies like Slovenia, knowledge is key to gaining recognition both at home and...

Eight Times Green: Slovenia Among the World’s Best Green Stories of 2025

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The stories told by Bled, Bela krajina, Bohinj, Brežice, Jeruzalem, Ljubljana, Logarska dolina – Solčavsko and Miren Kras serve as global inspiration for the tourism of the future – the one that builds bridges between...

Slovenia’s Research & Innovation landscape: a Science Diplomacy Factsheet

SLOVENIA, September 29 - The factsheet is available in printed and digital formats and can serve as working tool for Slovenian diplomatic and consular missions abroad in promoting science, Slovenian research organizations, and researchers, their...

At the High-level Week in New York, Minister Fajon prioritised political solutions over military approaches

SLOVENIA, September 25 - Minister Fajon has traditionally participated in the debate on the Western Balkans. This year, the debate was hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as part of the Friends of the Western Balkans group. Minister...