Press Releases

Prime Minister Golob: “A healthy economy is precisely what will continue to make this country successful”

SLOVENIA, October 14 - The Congress of Economic Democracy is the central event of the Institute for Economic Democracy, dedicated to discussions on advanced models of business organisation. One of the main topics was the proposed bill on worker...

Fajon at the 13th Slovenian Development Days: The economy is the Engine of Development and Solidarity its Foundation

SLOVENIA, October 14 - In her opening address, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon underlined that, amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased security spending, Slovenia remains committed to the fundamental principle that...

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...

Prime Minister Golob: "Today's government visit to Pomurje is an opportunity to see the projects we are carrying out for the people."

SLOVENIA, October 15 - The Pomurje region, known for its multicultural character and strong agricultural and food-processing traditions, has valuable natural assets for sustainable tourism and geothermal energy. However, it faces challenges of...

Prime Minister Golob: "Slovenia is committed to building a resilient society"

SLOVENIA, October 13 - The two leaders discussed the tasks and challenges currently faced by NATO in ensuring the security of its member states. They paid particular attention to the commitments made in the recently adopted Hague Summit...

Austria undergoes political dilemma ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

(MENAFN) Austria is confronting a political dilemma ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna next May, as debates emerge over Israel’s potential exclusion from the event. Reports indicate that some members of...

NATO PA in Ljubljana to Review Defence and Deterrence, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine, Urge Enhanced Resilience

09 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – “At the 2025 Summit in The Hague, Allies made a historic commitment to bolster defence investment and strengthen the defence industrial base to ensure NATO has the forces and capabilities to face the most dangerous...

Slovenia’s Research & Innovation landscape: a Science Diplomacy Factsheet

SLOVENIA, September 29 - The factsheet is available in printed and digital formats and can serve as working tool for Slovenian diplomatic and consular missions abroad in promoting science, Slovenian research organizations, and researchers, their...

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...

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...

UN General Assembly Selects Fourteen Nations to Rights Council

(MENAFN) The United Nations General Assembly selected 14 countries on Tuesday to join the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council for three-year terms starting January 1. The newly elected members are Angola, Egypt, Mauritius, South Africa, India,...

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...

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...

Fitch upgrades Slovenia's credit rating

SLOVENIA, October 4 - Fitch upgraded Slovenia's credit rating due to progress in several areas. Public finances have been performing well for some time, and the agency assumes that Slovenia will continue to maintain a balanced primary budget...

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...

An additional €68 million in EU funding for economic restructuring of coal regions

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The call will co-finance investments in both tangible and intangible assets that contribute to the creation of new jobs and promote diverse, sustainable investments in the Zasavje coal region and the Savinjsko-Šaleška (SAŠA)...

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...

Slovenia joins Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority

SLOVENIA, September 25 - The Slovenian government has approved a financial contribution of EUR 1.2 million to support the Palestinian Authority. In doing so, Slovenia has joined the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the...

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...

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...