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Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Closed on 21 April, 1 & 2 May 2025 for Public Holidays
Government of Slovenia
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April 14, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 14 - 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...
148th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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April 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 3 - Proposal for the Higher Education Act The Government has finalised the draft text of the new Higher Education Act, which will be considered by the National Assembly under the ordinary legislative procedure. This new Act will...
Embassy's working hours during Persian New Year holidays (Nowrooz)
Government of Slovenia
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March 20, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 20 - 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...
145th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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March 13, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 13 - The proposal for the Hospitality Act systematically categorizes the conditions for operating a hospitality business into three main segments: general conditions (such as defining types of hospitality establishments,...
Slovenian companies participate in the biggest open-source project in the history of the European Union
Government of Slovenia
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December 17, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 17 - We supported the SIChain EIPS project through a call for proposals for projects included in the IPCEI CIS. The project will deliver innovative solutions based on blockchain technology and decentralised data storage. It...
Open Positions at the Slovenian Embassy in Copenhagen
Government of Slovenia
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March 6, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 6 - Both roles are based at the Embassy in Copenhagen but will involve engagement across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland. These positions play a vital role in promoting Slovenian culture, diplomacy, and engagement in...
Slovenia’s Holiday Spirit: Traditional Decorations of Warmth and Craft
Government of Slovenia
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December 13, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 13 - Among the most cherished customs are the hand-crafted decorations that bring natural beauty, warmth, and nostalgia into homes. These ornaments, lovingly made from materials like straw, wood, paper, and even dried fruit,...
144th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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March 5, 2025
SLOVENIA, March 5 - Amendments to the Scientific Research and Innovation Activity Act (the ZZrID) brings additional funding for science and redefines the financing of scientific research and innovation activity, with the aim of achieving budgetary...
Minister Han visits Salzburg to strengthen economic and tourism cooperation
Government of Slovenia
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February 13, 2025
SLOVENIA, February 13 - Visit to the Klessheim school of tourism As part of his visit, Minister Matjaž Han toured the Klessheim School of Tourism, an elite educational institution in tourism since 1957. The school is owned by the Salzburg Chamber...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Minister Fajon: today is a good day for Slovenian-Turkish business ties
Government of Slovenia
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January 14, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 14 - "Today is a good day for Slovenian-Turkish economic relations. On one hand, we have signed the protocol of the 9th meeting of the Slovenian-Turkish Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, which provides the...
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...
EU funding for the Slovenj Gradec Community Health Centre extension
Government of Slovenia
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August 14, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 14 - As part of this EU-co-financed project, the urban municipality of Slovenj Gradec will add an extension to the Slovenj Gradec Community Health Centre. The extension with a total gross floor area of 1,966 square meters 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...