Press Releases

Prime Minister Robert Golob: "If we want security, we must make every effort to achieve a ceasefire and peace."

SLOVENIA, October 1 - In a statement to the media ahead of the European Council's informal meeting, Prime Minister Golob stressed that, given the escalating situation in the world, the informal summit would focus primarily on defence and security....

President Nataša Pirc Musar visited Cleveland, the center of the Slovenian community in the U.S.A.

SLOVENIA, September 28 - This is the first visit by a Slovenian president since 2001, when President Milan Kučan visited this city. The President began her visit at the Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland, where she met with...

Prime Minister Robert Golob: "This Government is offering you a helping hand because you deserve it."

SLOVENIA, September 30 - In his address, Prime Minister Golob shared a personal story about his mother, who forged new friendships through foreign language courses and travel after retiring. "Socialising in the third age is something we often...

Highlights of Slovenia's activities in the UN Security Council in September 2025

SLOVENIA, October 1 - During the High-level Week, the Republic of Korea organised a high-level open debate on the implications of artificial intelligence for international peace and security – the signature event of its presidency. The debate...

Prime Minister Golob receives surgeon Tom Potokar

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CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

State Secretary Grašič on further strengthening economic relations between Slovenia and Italy

SLOVENIA, October 1 - The State Secretary expressed her enthusiasm that the event is taking place in Slovenia in the year of the official visit by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and in the year that the cities of Nova...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Participation at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 25 September 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan attended the 2nd G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on 25 September 2025, at the invitation of...

Prime Minister Robert Golob: Strengthening resilience and civil defence is key to a safe environment

SLOVENIA, September 29 - In his keynote speech, Prime Minister Golob highlighted the importance and understanding of resilience programmes and the role of strengthening civil defence. He began by recalling the optimism of the previous decade, when...

Slovenia joins Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority

SLOVENIA, September 25 - The Slovenian government has approved a financial contribution of EUR 1.2 million to support the Palestinian Authority. In doing so, Slovenia has joined the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the...

Minister Fajon calls on UN Security Council to take decisive action on wars in Ukraine and Gaza

SLOVENIA, September 23 - The Minister also participated in a side event on the return of Ukrainian children, organised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. She emphasised that children are the...

Slovenia and Germany hold consultations to deepen cooperation against disinformation

SLOVENIA, September 23 - Slovenia and Germany are responding to disinformation campaigns across Europe, especially by Russia, increasingly visible through foreign manipulation of public discourses, spreading of fake news and hybrid attacks on...

Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Addresses Gaza’s “Genocide”

(MENAFN) Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stated on Monday that Gaza is enduring “what international law defines as genocide,” citing distressing visuals of children perishing in the besieged enclave, which has been subjected to Israeli...

Minister Fajon in New York: Recognition of the State of Palestine paves the way for peace and the two-state solution

SLOVENIA, September 22 - Minister Fajon represented Slovenia at a conference on the two-state solution, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the margins of the General Assembly. She began by...

Slovenia Commends Palestinian State Recognition by Global Powers

(MENAFN) Slovenia has praised the recent recognition of Palestine by Australia, Canada, the UK, and Portugal, calling it a significant step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon took to X, the social media...

New appointments and mandates for members of OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration

Several OSCE participating States renewed and updated their national appointments to the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration on 29 September 2025. Cyprus, France, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland made new appointments and...

Minister Fajon on International Day of Peace: Concrete action is needed to ensure peace in the world

SLOVENIA, September 21 - “In today's turbulent, restless and uncertain times, we urgently need concrete action to ensure peace. Each of us has a duty to respond, including by promoting understanding, respect and justice in our daily lives,"...

Speech by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, at the "Crow's Flight" ceremony

SLOVENIA, September 27 - Check against delivery. Dear combatants and veterans, Your Excellencies, dear guests and friends, It is a great honour and privilege for me to mark this day with you. As I stand here today, we are paying tribute not only...

First Slovenian-Indian Festival of Science, Innovation, Smart Technologies and the Economy

SLOVENIA, September 27 - The Festival was held in Ljubljana on 25–26 September 2025. The American astronaut Sunita L. Williams, who is of Slovenian and Indian descent, was the Festival's honorary patron. The event highlighted the progress that...

170th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, September 25 - The Government approved the draft amendment to the state budget for 2026 and the draft state budget for 2027, together with the accompanying budget documents. The priority areas remain science, housing policy, economic...