Press Releases

Ministry condemns repeated intolerance towards the Slovenian national minority in Austria

SLOVENIA, October 19 - The Ministry strongly condemns these recurrent acts of intolerance and narrow-mindedness directed at the Slovenian national minority in Austria, particularly in light of the events that shocked the public in both countries...

Stratford, Ontario, Celebrates 31st Annual Communities in Bloom Awards

Stratford, Ontario, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oct. 18, 2025 — The 31st annual Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Awards Ceremonies concluded today in Stratford, honouring communities from Canada, Ireland, Italy, and...

Visit of Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister to Slovenia opens up business opportunities in Central Asia

SLOVENIA, October 16 - The foreign ministers of Slovenia and Kyrgyzstan agreed that accelerating political dialogue would provide business opportunities in bilateral cooperation, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, chemical industry,...

Slovenia elected to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council

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...

174th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 15 - Proposed Act on the intervention measure to extend the validity of annual electronic vignettes At today's session, the Government approved the text of the proposed Act on the intervention measure to extend the validity of...

175th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 16 - The Government today took note of the draft Act on the Payment of the Winter Allowance and will submit it to the Economic and Social Council (ESS) for consideration. The proposed act introduces a new employment-related right...

Switzerland and Slovenia Launch Programme Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Alpine Regions

SLOVENIA, October 14 - The Programme makes CHF 15.12 million (over EUR 16 million) available and aims to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promote the use of renewable energy sources and foster the transition to a low-carbon...

Prime Minister Golob: "The Slovenian language is the core of our national identity"

SLOVENIA, October 14 - In his address, Prime Minister Golob thanked the institute for inviting him to join them in commemorating this important anniversary. "This anniversary is not just about celebrating the past, but also looking proudly to the...

Dr Osmani of Kosovo Receives the 2025 NATO PA Women for Peace and Security

13 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Monday bestowed its 2025 Women for Peace and Security Award to Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu of Kosovo. The Assembly’s President Marcos Perestrello nominated Dr Osmani Sadriu for her...

EU funding for a national culture and arts education hub

SLOVENIA, October 3 - As part of the EU-funded project, the Cankar Hall public institution will establish a national culture and arts education hub – culture bazaar. The project will provide support and an information environment for the...

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...

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...

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...

Ptuj is the Best Cultural Heritage Town in Europe for 2026

SLOVENIA, October 9 - Atop the prestigious list of the Best Cultural Heritage Towns in Europe for 2026 stands Ptuj, a small town in Slovenia with more than 2,000 years of history, known for its hilltop castle, renowned wine traditions and a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...