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Message by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of the Unification of Prekmurje Slovenians with the Mother Nation
Government of Slovenia
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August 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 17 - After many years of Hungarian rule, Prekmurje became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes following the end of the First World War and the decisions of the Paris Peace Conference. On this day in 1919, power in...
Slovenia stands with young people for peace: the international musical ‘Peace Child’ combines art and diplomacy
Government of Slovenia
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August 12, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 12 - From 13 to 23 August, 200 artists from 19 different countries – including Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Pakistan, Ukraine, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Palestine,...
Slovenia rejects genocide, banning imports from Israel
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has enacted a new restriction targeting products originating from Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law. This decision was justified by what officials described as persistent breaches of humanitarian...
Slovenia Enforces Ban on Imports from Israeli Settlements
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia took decisive action on Wednesday by banning imports originating from illegal Israeli settlements, condemning ongoing and severe breaches of international humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territories. According to the...
Slovenia Bans Illegal Israeli Settlements’ Imports
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has formally enacted a prohibition on the importation of goods originating from unlawful Israeli settlements, citing grave and persistent breaches of international humanitarian law within the occupied Palestinian territories....
Slovenia urges Israeli ambassador to protest 'unbearable humanitarian crisis in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Israeli ambassador in Ljubljana on Thursday to lodge a formal protest over what it described as an “unbearable humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza resulting from restrictions on humanitarian aid. In...
Prime Minister Golob: Slovenia to provide additional humanitarian aid to the Palestinian civilian population
Government of Slovenia
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August 6, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 6 - The prolonged shortage of basic necessities has had a devastating impact on the local population. Today's decision relates to the fourth aid package that Slovenia is providing to Gaza's residents. The aid will again be...
Hundreds Rally in Slovenia to Protest Genocide in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Several hundred protesters assembled outside the Slovenian parliament on Wednesday, voicing strong opposition to the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators demanded an urgent ceasefire and pressed the Slovenian...
Slovenia and Chad establish diplomatic relations
Government of Slovenia
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August 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 1 - Following the signature of the Joint Communiqué by H.E. Samuel Žbogar, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations and H.E. Mouctar Abakar, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the...
346th correspondence session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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August 6, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 6 - Economic measures relating to the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted guidelines for the adoption of economic measures in relation to the situation in the occupied...
Slovenia expects an explanation regarding the actions of Austrian authorities at the Peršman Museum
Government of Slovenia
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July 28, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 28 - Slovenia expects the competent authorities of the Republic of Austria to conduct a transparent investigation of the incident, and provide a credible and comprehensive explanation of the reasons, conduct and consequences of the...
Highlights of Slovenia’s activities in the UN Security Council in July 2025
Government of Slovenia
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August 1, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 1 - Slovenia continued to pursue its priority areas of action within the Council. Alongside the other European members of the Council, Slovenia requested a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza to support the protection...
The Republic of Slovenia is the first European country to prohibit the importing, exporting and transit of weapons to and from Israel
Government of Slovenia
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July 31, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 31 - The decision follows previous announcements by the Prime Minister who clearly stated on several occasions, the last time on the margins of the European Council meeting in June, that Slovenia would act independently if the...
Slovenian Development Days on key role of business in development cooperation
Government of Slovenia
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July 21, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 21 - The 13th Slovenian Development Days will take place on 14–17 October under the title “Business in Support of Global Solidarity”. Today’s global challenges, including the consequences of armed conflicts, climate change and the...
Slovenia blacklists hardline Israeli ministers for violence in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has declared Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir persona non grata, barring them from entering the country due to what it described as “genocidal statements” and incitement to...
Slovenia Denies Entry of Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Genocide
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia took a decisive stand on Saturday by denying entry to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, condemning their “genocidal statements” and incitements to violence targeting...
Prime Minister Golob: Sincere congratulations to the exceptional Slovenian cyclists!
Government of Slovenia
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July 28, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 28 - In his address, he first paid tribute to the Slovenian cyclists. “It is an incredible honour to be here with you after Tadej Pogačar’s exceptional victory in the Tour de France yesterday. Today, we are celebrating this...
Slovenia bans entry of two Israeli ministers in support of Palestine
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has banned entry to two prominent Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing their “genocidal statements” and calls for violence against Palestinians. Both...
Submission of a letter of intent for the organisation of the race start of the Tour de France in Slovenia
Government of Slovenia
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July 27, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 27 - In a statement to the media after the talks, the Prime Minister explained the significance of this letter. "We are particularly proud to have submitted a letter of intent today, expressing our desire to host the opening stage...
Ambassador Mirošič presented the letter of credence from the President of the Republic of Slovenia in Panama
Government of Slovenia
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July 25, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 25 - During Ambassador's visit to Panama, ambassador Mirošič also held several working meetings, including with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez and the Minister of Culture Maruja Herrero. The...