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Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA04.02.2010 - At the 67th regular session, the Government approved the exit strategy as one of the key documents which comprehensively addresses the situation in Slovenia after the economic and financial crisis and includes a number of measures aimed at raising economic growth and competitiveness. In addition, the Government approved Pomurje Development programme, and discussed Slovenia’s status in relation to the EU budget. More>>
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Photo: Lindsey Parnaby/newsteam.co.uk28.01.2010 - Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar participated in the International Conference on Afghanistan organised by UN, Afghanistan and UK. Along with other countries, Slovenia remains committed to Afghanistan while expecting changes that have to happen before the autumn election and will also affect participation of Slovenia in the country. Slovenia plans to allocate its complete military staff in the country to the training of Afghan National Army and pursuing civil development projects. More>>
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Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA27.01.2010 - PM Borut Pahor addressed memorial commemoration ceremony »Shoah – We Remember« in Maribor Synagogue. He stressed that the Holocaust almost entirely obliterated the Jewish community in Slovenia. The few who survived the atrocities of WWII decided for a life abroad, especially in Israel. He noted that the duty of the generation that escaped the horrors of the Holocaust was to preserve the historical memory related to it and to do away with the injustices. More>>
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Photo: Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology23.01.2010 - Minister Gregor Golobic signed the Agreement of a Participating European Country concluded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Republic of Slovenia, on 22 January in Noordwijk in the Netherlands. The status thus acquired by Slovenia will enable Slovenian companies, researchers and students to co-operate with ESA on concrete projects. More>>
Press Releases
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04.02.10
The Government approves the Slovenian Exit Strategy 2010 - 2013 -
28.01.10
The Government approves the amended Stability Programme and the draft Minimum Wage Act -
21.01.10
Government adopted a decision agreeing with the content of the call for enrolment in undergraduate studies in academic year 2010/2011 -
19.01.10
The Government assesses the third package of anti-crisis measures 'Fighting the crisis is fighting for new jobs' -
14.01.10
Government approves draft amendment to Excise Duty Act and discusses a prospective minimum wage act -
07.01.10
Government approves amendments to Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act and Economic Zones Act -
30.12.09
The Government adopts the Regulation on Energy Savings Ensured to Final Customers and Period Plan for Ensuring Road Transport Safety in 2010 and 2011 -
24.12.09
Government approves amendments to Road Transport Act -
17.12.09
Government approves a draft act on corporate governance of government capital investment -
10.12.09
Government approves Triglav National Park Act
News from Government Institutions
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05.02.10 Culture
Minister Zeks at the Exhibition Opening and a Conversation with Boris Pahor in National University Library -
03.02.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar receives recommendations for a comprehensive approach to water -
03.02.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar meets Saeima speaker Daudze -
02.02.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar meets management of Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia -
02.02.10 Environment and Spatial Planning
2nd February – World Wetlands Day 2009 – Caring for wetlands: an answer to climate change! -
01.02.10 Internal Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor and Minister Kresal open new NBI premises -
01.02.10 Foreign Affairs
Opening of the exhibition "Ecology of Techno Mind" -
01.02.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar receives declaration on development assistance -
01.02.10 Internal Affairs
Opening of the New Premises of the National Bureau of Investigation -
29.01.10 Transport
European Commission ends proceedings over Slovenian road toll vignettes -
29.01.10 Finance
Prime Minister Pahor meets representatives of the banking sector -
29.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor meets Serbian President Boris Tadić -
29.01.10 Labour, Family and Social Affairs
PM Borut Pahor meets representatives of the Slovenian Federation of Pensioners' Organisations -
28.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar at the International Conference on Afghanistan -
28.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Bilateral consultations between Slovenia and Sweden on international development cooperation -
28.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar visits London -
27.01.10 Other
PM Borut Pahor attends the memorial ceremony – “Shoah – We remember” -
27.01.10 Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Benčina receives copy of credentials of new Hungarian Ambassador -
27.01.10 Foreign Affairs
27 January – International Holocaust Remembrance Day -
26.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar hosts Macedonian Foreign Minister Milošoski -
26.01.10 Culture
Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps nominated UNESCO World Heritage Site -
26.01.10 Higher Education, Science and Technology
Harvesting Knowledge: “We are star stuff” -
26.01.10 Defence
PM Borut Pahor meets Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Baška -
25.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs Council discusses Haiti and Bosnia -
25.01.10 Other
Prime Minister takes questions from parliamentary deputies -
23.01.10 Higher Education, Science and Technology
Slovenia's Status as a Participating Country in ESA is an Opportunity for Companies and Knowledge Institutions -
22.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Žbogar and Kouchner discuss joint projects and bilateral cooperation -
22.01.10 Economy, Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar addresses Pomurje businessmen on economic diplomacy -
22.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Bilateral consultations between Slovenia and South Africa -
22.01.10 Internal Affairs
State Secretary Goran Klemenčič Attends Informal Meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Council in Toledo -
21.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Political consultation between Slovenia and Georgia -
21.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Statement on Swedish decision to close the embassy in Ljubljana -
20.01.10 Public Administration
Minister Pavlinič Krebs: “e-Health Project provides answers to contemporary health challenges" -
20.01.10 Other
PM Borut Pahor attends the National Assembly’s eighteenth extraordinary session -
20.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs Council holds extraordinary meeting on Haiti -
19.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar addresses Pomurje businessmen on economic diplomacy -
19.01.10 Higher Education, Science and Technology
"The Universe is above you. Discover it!" -
19.01.10 Foreign Affairs, Environment and Spatial Planning
Slovenia assumes Chairmanship of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River -
18.01.10 Economy
Prime Minister Pahor attends January meeting of the Managers Association -
18.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor on a working visit to Macedonia -
18.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs Council holds extraordinary meeting on Haiti -
18.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Slovenia assumes Chairmanship of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River -
18.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor attends New Year reception for diplomatic corps -
15.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Ninth political dialogue between foreign ministries of the Republic of Slovenia and the People's Republic of China -
15.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar hosts Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey -
15.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Slovenia welcomes approval of Protocol 14 in Russian State Duma -
15.01.10 Transport
Intention of long-term lease of the infrastructure of the Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport -
14.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Government provides humanitarian aid to Haiti -
14.01.10 Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor meets Croatian President Stjepan Mesic -
14.01.10 Environment and Spatial Planning
Slovenia Takes over Presidency of International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
Projects and Issues

Pandemic Influenza
Slovenia confirmed its first case of A(H1N1) influenza infection on 19 June 2009. The authorities of the Republic of Slovenia have been closely monitoring the development of the pandemic both in Slovenia and around the world. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted several measures necessary to protect the health of the population. More>>

Measures Taken in Response to Global Financial and Economic Turmoil in Slovenia
Global financial and economic crisis has been influencing Slovenian economy markedly from late 2008 on. In the 4th quarter of 2008, GDP decreased by 0.8 percent compared to the 4th quarter of 2007. This is the first decrease of GDP after the 2nd quarter of 1993. more>>

Fight against trafficking in persons
The "Action Plan of Interministerial Working Group on Trafficking in Human Beings" is based on the preventive and protective operation of all bodies and organisations represented in the Interdepartmental Working Group and on the training and international cooperation of professional staff, officials and volunteers working in the area of trafficking in persons.

Slovenia and OECD
In May 2007, the Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development invited Slovenia to open discussions for membership of the OECD. The OECD groups 30 most developed economies of the world that set global standards and principles of economic and development policies. More>>
Future Events
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09.02.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Zbogar to pay a working visit to Estonia -
10.02.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Zbogar to pay a working visit to Latvia


