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Message by Culture Minister Asta Vrečko on the occasion of 8 February, Slovenian Cultural Holiday
Government of Slovenia
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February 8, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 8 - Culture is the foundation of integration, dialogue and the search for answers to the challenges of our time. Culture builds a sense of community identity, fosters creativity, openness and solidarity, and helps us to...
OSCE Ambassadors reaffirm unwavering support to Ukraine during visit to Kyiv
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 4, 2025
KYIV, 3 JULY 2025 – A delegation of Ambassadors from OSCE participating States concluded a visit to Kyiv yesterday, reaffirming their steadfast support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Co-hosted by the Finnish OSCE...
Speech by the Prime Minister at the artistic performance on the occasion of the opening event of the European Capital of Culture
Government of Slovenia
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February 8, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 8 - Speech by the Prime Minister Robert Golob Dear citizens of Nova Gorica, esteemed compatriots, Cari Goriziani, ospiti e amici, Dear fellow Europeans, Two cities, two countries, one capital – the European Capital of Culture....
State ceremony on Slovenian Cultural Holiday
Government of Slovenia
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February 6, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 6 - The Prešeren Prize is conferred upon artists who have permanently enriched Slovenian cultural heritage with their outstanding artistic achievements throughout their lifetime’s work. This year, this prize will be presented to...
State Secretary Štucin holds first political consultations between Slovenia and the Philippines
Government of Slovenia
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February 5, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 5 - The two delegations discussed bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, including cooperation between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), EU-Philippines cooperation and multilateral issues such...
GOVSI podcast: First cross-border capital of culture
Government of Slovenia
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February 7, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 7 - In the latest episode of the government podcast GOVSI, we present the European Capital of Culture 2025, Nova Gorica, which has invited the cross-border city of Gorizia to cooperate. Polona Prešeren spoke with the director of...
Minister Fajon in the Security Council: Slovenia will always be the voice of the oppressed women and girls in Afghanistan
Government of Slovenia
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September 18, 2024
SLOVENIA, September 18 - Minister Tanja Fajon chaired the Security Council debate in New York on the United Nations Special Political Mission in Afghanistan, focusing on the deteriorating situation of women and girls. This is the first in a series...
Highlights of Slovenia's activity in the UN Security Council in January 2025
Government of Slovenia
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February 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 3 - Minister Fajon participated in the Security Council’s open debate following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. In her address, she urged the warring parties in the Middle East to respect the agreements and...
Fajon in Jordan: Slovenia remains firmly committed to supporting UNRWA
Government of Slovenia
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February 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 3 - Minister Fajon and the King of Jordan reaffirmed the excellent relations between the two countries. They agreed on the need for stability in the Middle East region, as well as the need to continue the delivery of...
139th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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January 30, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 30 - The Government took note of and discussed the information about the activities of the Ministry of Defence relating to the project of combat vehicles to build the medium forces of the Slovenian Army, agreeing that the...
The Persecution of Homosexuals in Ljubljana in 1913
Government of Slovenia
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February 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 1 - In ancient times (except in Judaism), homosexuality was socially accepted and not sanctioned. It was only with the advent of Christianity and the prevalence of the so-called Judeo-Christian values and morals that the...
European Capital of Culture to open with 14-hour spectacle
Government of Slovenia
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January 31, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 31 - Senior guests, including the presidents of Slovenia and Italy, are expected to attend. Coinciding with Slovenian Culture Day, the festivities will start with a brass band parade setting off from the Gorizia railway station...
Slovenia for the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza dispatched a third consignment of material aid
Government of Slovenia
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November 14, 2024
SLOVENIA, November 14 - The security and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is extremely poor and deteriorating. Water, food, electricity and fuel shortages, the spread of disease, limited health and hospital capacity are putting the...
A prosperous year for Slovenian tourism in 2024: optimistic outlook despite challenges
Government of Slovenia
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January 27, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 27 - In 2025, the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport remains committed to its trajectory of promoting balanced tourism growth under the "A Little Bit More, A Lot Better" approach, prioritising higher quality and added...
Universidad de Alcalá hosting again CEPIS International COnference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism in 2025
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
This event aims to unite again the community of researchers and EU-funded project managers to debate on IT profesionalism and digital skills for everybody ALCALá DE HENARES, MADRID, SPAIN, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Polytechnic...
138th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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January 22, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 22 - Prime Minister Robert Golob highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Savinjsko–Šaleška coal region noting that "the region has suffered enough and is still suffering today". It is the Government's task to create new,...
World Handball Championship in Zagreb brings attention to the role of the Slovenian minority in Croatia
Government of Slovenia
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January 21, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 21 - The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia and Minister for Slovenians Abroad, Matej Arčon, and the State Secretary at the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad, Vesna Humar, are on a two-day visit to Zagreb....
XVIII Alpine Conference and conclusion of Slovenian Presidency of the Alpine Convention
Government of Slovenia
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January 22, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 22 - At the press conference, Minister Novak presented the key messages of the Slovenian Presidency of the Alpine Convention 2023–2024. He highlighted that the Alps are confronted with many cross-border challenges, but also...
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...
Slovenia plans to cover Kenya non-residentially and strengthen economic cooperation
Government of Slovenia
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November 5, 2024
SLOVENIA, November 5 - Minister Tanja Fajon and Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, discussed the upgrading of the dialogue between the two countries and proposed that political...