Press Releases

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eurozone Jobless Rate Edges Up Slightly in August

(MENAFN) The unemployment rate within the eurozone climbed to 6.3% in August, rising from 6.2% in July, according to data released on Thursday by Eurostat. This slight uptick came as a surprise to analysts who had anticipated the rate would remain...

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...

Prime Minister Golob: "Europe is based on shared values, joint action and unity"

SLOVENIA, October 2 - In addition to the highest representatives of EU institutions and other international institutions, over 40 European leaders were invited to the summit. As part of the summit, Prime Minister Golob participated in a round...

Speech by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, at the "Crow's Flight" ceremony

SLOVENIA, September 27 - Check against delivery. Dear combatants and veterans, Your Excellencies, dear guests and friends, It is a great honour and privilege for me to mark this day with you. As I stand here today, we are paying tribute not only...

First Slovenian-Indian Festival of Science, Innovation, Smart Technologies and the Economy

SLOVENIA, September 27 - The Festival was held in Ljubljana on 25–26 September 2025. The American astronaut Sunita L. Williams, who is of Slovenian and Indian descent, was the Festival's honorary patron. The event highlighted the progress that...

Slovenia and Germany hold consultations to deepen cooperation against disinformation

SLOVENIA, September 23 - Slovenia and Germany are responding to disinformation campaigns across Europe, especially by Russia, increasingly visible through foreign manipulation of public discourses, spreading of fake news and hybrid attacks on...

Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Addresses Gaza’s “Genocide”

(MENAFN) Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stated on Monday that Gaza is enduring “what international law defines as genocide,” citing distressing visuals of children perishing in the besieged enclave, which has been subjected to Israeli...

An open public call for two members of the Supervisory Board of the Slovenian Sovereign Holding

SLOVENIA, September 26 - 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...

Slovenia Commends Palestinian State Recognition by Global Powers

(MENAFN) Slovenia has praised the recent recognition of Palestine by Australia, Canada, the UK, and Portugal, calling it a significant step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon took to X, the social media...

State Secretary Mally receives delegation from the France-Slovenia Friendship Group

SLOVENIA, September 25 - Mr Mally and Senators Emmanuel Capus, Corinne Bourcier and Laurent Somon discussed the further strengthening of the excellent cooperation between Slovenia and France in many areas. They also exchanged views on key...

170th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, September 25 - The Government approved the draft amendment to the state budget for 2026 and the draft state budget for 2027, together with the accompanying budget documents. The priority areas remain science, housing policy, economic...

Slovenia signs Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

SLOVENIA, September 21 - At the opening of the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session at UN Headquarters in New York, State Secretary Melita Gabrič signed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel on behalf of...

State Secretary Grašič on strategic investments for a competitive Slovenia

SLOVENIA, September 23 - State Secretary Neva Grašič addressed participants at the development conference Slovenia, Competitiveness and Investments, organised by the National Council. She emphasised the importance of developing a strategic vision...

Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of Slovenian Sport

SLOVENIA, September 23 - At a time when the world often seems divided, sport reminds us that there is a universal language of peace and connection. Sport is proof that regardless of flag, language or history everyone belongs to the arena of peace....

Slovenia ranks 35th in the world in the Global Innovation Index 2025

SLOVENIA, September 16 - The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. The GII is the leading benchmark for measuring the performance of the innovation ecosystem in the international...