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Council of the EU approves third amendment to Slovenia's Recovery and Resilience Plan
SLOVENIA, June 20 - EU finance ministers have today endorsed the European Commission's positive assessment of the proposed amendment, issued at the end of May. The Slovenian Government submitted the amendment with the aim of restructuring certain...

Slovenia's activities and plans for future action at the economic diplomacy consultations
SLOVENIA, June 12 - The consultations are aimed at addressing issues encountered by economic advisers in their day-to-day work and at presenting plans for future activities. Economic advisers at Slovenia’s diplomatic and consular missions cover...

Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hiša Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slovenian gastronomy has once again achieved exceptional success, which reflects the Slovenian Tourist Board’s continued efforts to promote the country as a world-class gastronomic...

The Future of Medicine Arrives: Gene Matrix Launches Revolutionary AI-Powered Cancer and PGx Tests in Slovenia
Chicago-based AI-genomics leader introduces its pioneering GeneCancer™ and GenePGx™ tests to the European market, starting with a strategic launch in Slovenia. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark move...

159th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 19 - The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted the draft text of the Healthcare Digitalisation Act (ZDigZ) and submitted it to the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia for regular legislative procedure. The...

Business Forum in Tokyo: A New Chapter in Slovenia–Japan Economic Relations
SLOVENIA, June 19 - Organized by SPIRIT Slovenia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, the forum aimed to strengthen economic ties, showcase business environments, and facilitate networking and B2B meetings. The event was opened by...

Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs visits Moldova after more than ten years
SLOVENIA, June 10 - The last Slovenian foreign minister to visit the Republic of Moldova was former Minister Samuel Žbogar in 2011, which is why Minister Fajon expressed her great satisfaction with her visit to Chisinau. In the discussion with the...

A new Slovenian language school opens at the Embassy of Slovenia in Washington for children from DC, Virginia, and Maryland
SLOVENIA, June 17 - The project is led by Ms. Mojca Mrak and is funded by the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad. The Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States, Iztok Mirošič, welcomed the participants and emphasized the...

158th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 17 - At today's session, the Government determined the breakdown of the 2026 and 2027 budget expenditure. The key priorities remain focused on the business sector and competitiveness, post-flood reconstruction, security and defence,...

157th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, June 12 - At today's session, the Government finalised the text of the draft Act Amending the Spatial Management Act and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration under the ordinary legislative procedure. The amendments to...

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...

World Ocean Day: Slovenia supports moratorium on deep-sea mining
SLOVENIA, June 8 - Please do not include any personal information (for example, your first name, last name or email address). If you would like to receive a response from the responsible institution, you will have this option after clicking the...

Long-Term Care – The Third Pillar of Social Security
SLOVENIA, July 4 - In the latest episode of the GOVSI government podcast, produced by the Slovenian Government Communication Office, host Petra Prešeren Golob speaks with the Minister for a Solidary Future, Simon Maljevac, about the long-term care...

Prime Minister Golob: “We invest in knowledge, and this investment is the result of such past investments”
SLOVENIA, July 1 - Gregor Makuc, Chief Executive Director of Lek and President of Sandoz Slovenia, said in his opening speech at the ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the new investment in Slovenia that this is Sandoz's third...

Response to the decision of the Styrian provincial parliament to amend the Symbols Act
SLOVENIA, July 2 - Following the parliament's decision of 1 July 2025 to approve an amendment to the Symbols Act, enshrining the Dachsteinlied as the anthem of the Austrian province of Styria, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs...

State Secretary Gabrič attending conference on financing to accelerate SDG implementation
SLOVENIA, July 2 - State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič took part in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Sevilla, Spain, under the auspices of the UN. The event brought together heads of international financial...

EU funding for better access to long-term care services and information on long-term care
SLOVENIA, July 2 - The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Accessible Long-Term Care – Better access to long-term care services and information on long-term care. The project. The project, worth a...

Few Surviving Written Traces of the Post-War Extrajudicial Killings
SLOVENIA, June 30 - The term »post-war killings« is used to denote a series of extrajudicial executions, which represented the final act of settling score with wartime military and ideological opponents, and, simultaneously, of taking one of the...

Focal group set up for comprehensive treatment of children and adolescents displaying dangerous behaviour
SLOVENIA, June 30 - Its aim is to ensure a coordinated, systematic and professional response by the state to the increase in dangerous, in particular violent, behaviour among children and adolescents. The Focal group is a response to numerous...

Archivalia of the month July 2025
SLOVENIA, July 1 - Please do not include any personal information (for example, your first name, last name or email address). If you would like to receive a response from the responsible institution, you will have this option after clicking the...