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One Month to Go: European Capital of Culture 2025 Nova Gorica – Gorizia
Government of Slovenia
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January 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 17 - History will be made in just one month as Nova Gorica and Gorizia will become the first-ever cities to jointly hold the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) title, embodying the spirit of European unity. With major investments...
136th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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January 16, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 16 - The new amendments to the Health Services Act increase the transparency in providing health services with regard to all stakeholders, including a more transparent concession granting procedure. They separate public and...
Balkan Route: NGO warning about Frontex data showing major fall in irregular crossings ― Agreement on Frontex deployment in Bosnia and Herzegovina ― Agreement on border control co-operation between Croatia, Italy and Slovenia ― NGO shines spotlight on …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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January 23, 2025
The Italian Consortium of Solidarity has called for ‘careful’ reading of new data from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) that shows a significant decrease in the number of irregular crossings on the Western Balkan route in 2024....
Slovenia receives EUR 257.7 million for investments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan
Government of Slovenia
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October 23, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 23 - The European Commission paid EUR 141.6 million in grants and EUR 116.1 million in loans, estimating that Slovenia had achieved all eight milestones needed to receive the fourth instalment of grants and the second instalment...
Slovenia at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Third Committee
Government of Slovenia
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October 23, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 23 - The UN General Assembly Third Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs, which deals with human rights issues, is meeting in New York from 3 October 2024. Slovenia has traditionally focused its work on its...
Speech by Prime Minister at the ceremony marking Slovenia's accession to the European Space Agency
Government of Slovenia
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January 10, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 10 - This year marks a significant milestone as Slovenia becomes a full member of the European Space Agency (ESA), coinciding with ESA’s 50th anniversary. The challenges facing the Agency today are greater than ever before. An...
Slovenia to provide emergency humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Government of Slovenia
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October 4, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 4 - Lebanon is currently facing a new humanitarian and refugee crisis as a result of the recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli air strikes, which have also affected southern Lebanon, have forced...
Slovenia successfully concludes the first presidency of the UN Security Council
Government of Slovenia
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October 1, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 1 - At a high-level briefing on Gaza, Prime Minister Golob stressed that the Security Council can no longer stand idle with the catastrophe unfolding before our eyes and called for the immediate launch of consultations on a...
Slovenia, steering towards a net-zero horizon
Climate-KIC
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October 8, 2024
In The News 08 Oct 2024 Ljubljana, Kranj and Valenje are paving the way to climate neutrality through innovative, systemic approaches. The three Slovenian cities have partnered under the Pilot Cities Programme, to develop and test new solutions to...
Slovenia engages on the international stage with numerous activities on human rights for older persons
Government of Slovenia
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October 1, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 1 - In response to demographic changes and increasing life expectancy, Slovenia has long been committed to enhancing the protection of older persons at the global level and to integrating the protection of their human rights in...
Slovenia becomes a member of the D9+ group of digital frontrunners
Government of Slovenia
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September 27, 2024
SLOVENIA, September 27 - On the sidelines of a two-day ministerial meeting continuing today in Denmark, Slovenia has been accepted as a member of the D9+ group. Membership will allow the country to play an even more active role in shaping Europe's...
Minister Fajon: maintaining Slovenia's positive global image is our duty
Government of Slovenia
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December 18, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 18 - In her opening address, Minister Fajon underlined: "As the year draws to a close, we can reflect on a demanding but fruitful period. With diligence and perseverance, Slovenia has bolstered its visibility and prominence on...
New Year 2025: Minister of Culture Asta Vrečko with her team`s message
Government of Slovenia
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December 23, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 23 - Instigated by the city of Nova Gorica in 2025, for the first time in history, two cities in two countries will join to become one allied cross-border European Capital of Culture. The culture capital`s festive opening will...
134th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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December 23, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 23 - The Government approves the starting points for the residential property tax and tax relief on labour costs The Government has approved the proposed starting points for the introduction of a residential property tax aimed...
Ban Ki-moon and Heinz Fischer Inspire Call to Action at International Forum on Education and Climate in Austria
EIN Presswire
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December 20, 2024
The International Forum on Education and Climate brought together over 120 thought leaders, policymakers, experts, and students worldwide in Salzburg, Austria. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bringing together...
133rd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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December 18, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 18 - On the first day of the 28th Consultation of Slovenian Diplomats, the Slovenian Government adopted the new Foreign Policy Strategy of the Republic of Slovenia, which outlines the guidelines for implementing and achieving...
Minister Fajon in Minister Papič sign agreement on promotion of Slovenian science abroad
Government of Slovenia
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December 19, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 19 - At the Consultation of Slovenian Diplomats in Brdo pri Kranju, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon and Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Igor Papič signed an agreement whereby Slovenian...
Slovenia to receive a group of injured Palestinian children for rehabilitation
Government of Slovenia
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September 12, 2024
SLOVENIA, September 12 - Caritas Slovenia, a strategic partner of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia in the field of international humanitarian aid, has prepared a medical rehabilitation project, in cooperation with the...
Human Rights Day: women's and girls' rights remain a priority for Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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December 10, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 10 - "Respect for human rights is the litmus test of democracy and the rule of law. Protecting the rights of women and girls holds a mirror to our society and is a harbinger of a better future for all. That is why women's and...
State Secretary Gabrič opens regional event on women’s participation in peace efforts
Government of Slovenia
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December 9, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 9 - This is the third event organised by Slovenia in cooperation with Norway on the Women, Peace and Security agenda as part of the implementation of the work programme of the Fund for Bilateral Relations of the Norwegian...