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LAC Days: June events dedicated to the role of women in Mexican literature, cinema and society
SLOVENIA, June 14 - The Vodnik Homestead hosted a presentation of the Slovenian translation of the First dream, a book by Mexican poet and intellectual Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. After the presentation, there was a discussion about de la Cruz's...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Prime Minister convenes a meeting to discuss a system-wide approach to dealing with cases of children and adolescents displaying dangerous behaviour
SLOVENIA, June 13 - The initiative for the meeting stems from increasingly frequent warnings from professionals, field reports, and media coverage highlighting the rise in dangerous – in particular violent – behaviour among adolescents. Such...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Minister Fajon: Slovenia will continue to prioritise the Mediterranean region on the EU’s agenda
SLOVENIA, June 12 - “The war in the Middle East proved that the region’s stability is key not only for the security of the EU and the region, but also for global security. It is a painful reminder that this cradle of life and civilisation can also...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Launch of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council
SLOVENIA, September 8 - Running from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the session will address a wide range of substantive issues as well as the human rights situation in individual countries. Thematic areas under consideration include the human...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Slovenian Zero Food Waste Day promotes thoughtful food consumption
SLOVENIA, April 25 - On average, each resident of Slovenia throws away 78 kilograms of food per year, with households accounting for 44% of all food waste. Food waste is one of the most pressing global challenges. While 733 million people...
Owner: Slovenian Government
European Mobility Week: Together for fair and accessible mobility
SLOVENIA, September 8 - From 16 to 22 September, 133 municipalities will organise events to encourage long-term changes in travel habits and provide inclusive and accessible mobility solutions. The "Mobility for Everyone" theme focuses on ensuring...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Anniversary of the recognition of Palestine: Slovenia's significant commitment, particularly to humanitarian aid
SLOVENIA, June 4 - “Today we are at a moral crossroads, as we witness the killing and starvation of civilians in Gaza and the destruction of what little is left. That is why the world must end the war in Gaza immediately, otherwise we will witness...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Political consultations between Slovenia and Ethiopia on enhancing cooperation
SLOVENIA, June 5 - These were the fourth political consultations between the two countries, demonstrating the strengthening of bilateral relations in recent years, primarily due to the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis...
Owner: Slovenian Government
President Pirc Musar inaugurated a school built with Slovenia’s support in Madagascar
SLOVENIA, June 4 - Slovenia supported this project as part of the strategic partnership between the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Caritas Slovenia, in cooperation with a local association Akamasoa, led by missionary Pedro Opeka. At...
Owner: Slovenian Government
155th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, May 29 - With the proposed new amendments to the Kindergartens Act, the Government is pursuing the goal of providing the conditions for high-quality preschool education, which lays foundations for the healthy and optimal development of...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Women’s and mothers’ health and children’s well-being at the forefront of Slovenia's international efforts
SLOVENIA, April 7 - From the early days of its independence, when it provided humanitarian and psychosocial support to women and children affected by the war in the Balkans, Slovenia has been active in this area and later focused on these topics...
Owner: Slovenian Government
We have laid a sound foundation for Slovenia, on which we can build a better future
SLOVENIA, May 28 - Three years into the Government's term, most of the development challenges have been met In his opening remarks at a press conference, Prime Minister Golob explained: "When we set out on our common path three years ago, the...
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Prime Minister Golob: Children are the ones who remind us, time and again, what the will to live truly means
SLOVENIA, May 27 - He first thanked the festival's organisers and highlighted the importance of caring for the well-being of all children. "Children are the ones who remind us, time and again, what the will to live truly means. This is the...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Slovenia at 58th session of UN Human Rights Council
SLOVENIA, April 4 - All Slovenia's initiatives were adopted unanimously: the resolution on the human rights of older persons, the resolution on women, diplomacy and human rights and the resolution on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable...
Owner: Slovenian Government
OSCE facilitates dialogue on improving gender considerations in climate resilience and energy security in Central Asian mountain regions
How to ensure gender differences and experiences are effectively addressed in advancing climate resilience and energy security in mountain regions in Central Asia was part of the discussions during the high-level Global Mountain Dialogue...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
154th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, May 22 - The Government approved the amendments to the Parental Protection and Family Benefits Act. The proposed amendments introduce 15 calendar days of parental leave for foster carers of children placed into foster care who are aged...
Owner: Slovenian Government
EU funding for a national project strengthening cultural awareness and expression
SLOVENIA, May 16 - The EU-funded call for proposals will result in the selection of a national project for cultural and artistic education to connect educational and cultural institutions. Co-financing is foreseen for one consortium partnership,...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Minister Fajon: Slovenia and Luxembourg together for a stronger EU
SLOVENIA, May 19 - During their talks, ministers Fajon and Bettel paid particular attention to the Middle East: "The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate day by day. The death toll continues to rise, with many women and children among the...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Slovenia's patent application growth exceeds EU average, one-third involve women inventors
SLOVENIA, March 25 - European Patent Office received nearly 200,000 applications last year Last year, companies and inventors from around the world submitted 199,264 patent applications to the EPO. Following three years of notable growth, patent...
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