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Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 5 - State Secretary Neva Grašič held political consultations with Thomas Byrne, Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs and Defence at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 5 - In a statement to the media following an inspection of post-flood reconstruction works, the Prime Minister said that, after the floods, he had visited the affected areas together with the President of the European Commission...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 6 - Ahead of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Government GOVSI Podcast discussed the expectations of the Slovenian Olympic team, the importance of fan support, and the role of the Slovenian House in promoting...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 30 - At the initiative of Prime Minister Robert Golob, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and the Prime Minister met today.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 5 - Programme of Development Incentive Measures in the Fields of Economic, Environmental, Social and Cultural Development and Human Resources Development The Government adopted the Programme of Development Incentive Measures in...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 30 - Minister Tanja Fajon concluded her visit to Ukraine with a meeting with her host, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. “Slovenia stands by Ukraine — not only in words but through concrete action,” she said.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 28 - At the Lychakivsky Cemetery in Lviv, Minister Fajon laid wreaths in tribute to Slovenian soldiers who fell in the First World War and to Ukrainian soldiers who fell in defence of Ukraine.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 4 - “All of this unfortunately means that this will become our constant, some say new reality.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, January 30 - Host Polona Prešeren was joined in the studio by Slovenia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, who in an in-depth discussion shed light on what participation in a body where decisions on the most...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Slovenian government announced a broad package of security and social-welfare reforms following the death of Ales Sutar, a 48-year-old man fatally beaten by a member of the Roma community in Novo Mesto.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 23 - Minister Fajon called for systemic solutions and concrete measures to ensure the effective implementation of the rights of the Slovenian national minority. "I appreciate that the investigative commission set up by the...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 24 - On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, the renowned Wiener Konzerthaus hosted a musical performance entitled Peace Child.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, both Slovenia and Norway expressed support for the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) recent clarification regarding Israel’s legal responsibilities in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 20 - The EU must play an active role in implementing the US plan for peace in Gaza A large part of the discussion was devoted to the situation in the Middle East, with ministers focusing on the implementation of US President...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, January 29 - The Government took note of information on the implementation of the Act Amending the Weapons Act. The Act, which entered into force on 13 December 2025, introduced the possibility for holders to surrender weapons or...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 15 - Minister Fajon began by noting that Slovenia had allocated a total of 153 million euros to development cooperation and humanitarian aid last year, amounting to 0.23% of gross national income (GNI). She acknowledged that this...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 16 - The Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN Office in Geneva and the Bled Strategic Forum, in cooperation with Interpeace, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Geneva Call, organised a panel discussion...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, January 22 - CNN: President Zelensky delivered a blistering speech, delivered in a tone of anger and exasperation and laser-focused on what he sees as an inadequacy by Europe in its own defence and its defence of Ukraine.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 14 - "At a time when trust in in multilateralism is eroding and human rights and humanitarian law are facing unprecedented challenges, Slovenia's election to the UN Human Rights Council sends a clear message: Slovenia champions...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 17 - On the occasion of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Slovenia reaffirms its commitment to eradicating poverty as the first goal of sustainable development in Agenda 2030. As a developed donor, Slovenia...