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Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA02.09.2010 - At today's regular session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia approved a report on the implementation of a programme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and discussed and approved an agreement between Slovenia and Italy on the early exchange of information pertaining to nuclear safety. More>>
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Source: MFA, photo: STA29.08.2010 - The fifth Bled Strategic Forum began today, under the title "Global Outlook for the Next Decade". In his address speech, Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar noted that the forum is one of the major ways in which Slovenia is trying to find both its role in the modern world and answers to the questions posed at the onset of a new decade. More>>
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Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA26.08.2010 - At today's regular session, the first since the summer break, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia approved three of the four proposed laws which constitute a new traffic legislation package aimed at providing a new and comprehensive legal framework. The Government also approved two agreements signed with Libya, and discussed the implementation of the ‘Lukenda’ project aimed at reducing court backlogs. More>>
Press Releases
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02.09.10
Government’s Report: Greenhouse gas emissions 8 % down -
26.08.10
New traffic legislation: prevention for greater safety on roads -
29.07.10
93rd Government Session: Motorway Company Act Adopted -
22.07.10
92nd Government Session: Measures for an environmentally efficient state administration -
15.07.10
91st Government Session: First debate on new budget -
08.07.10
90th Government Session: Renewable Energy Action Plan Approved -
01.07.10
89th Government Session: Euro Stability Draft Act Adopted -
24.06.10
88th Government Session: Boosting competitiveness by eliminating red tape -
16.06.10
Government's 87th session marked by changes in the labour market -
10.06.10
86th Government Session: Draft Supplementary Budget for 2010 Approved
News from Ministries
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01.09.10 Foreign Affairs
Transition to new energy sources key to further development -
01.09.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar presents achievements of Slovenian diplomacy at 16th Consultations of Slovenian Diplomats -
30.08.10 Foreign Affairs
Bled Strategic Forum focuses on challenges and opportunities of Central Asia -
30.08.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar highlights progress in economic diplomacy at Consultations of Slovenian Diplomats -
26.08.10 Environment and Spatial Planning
Slovenian municipalities join European Mobility Week 2010 campaign -
19.08.10 Foreign Affairs
19 August – World Humanitarian Day -
16.08.10 Foreign Affairs
BISOL to be general sponsor of this year's Bled Strategic Forum -
30.07.10 Foreign Affairs, Defence
MFA statement on the entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions -
28.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar meets Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Jandroković -
27.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar hosts German Foreign Minister Westerwelle -
26.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar attends the Council of the European Union meeting -
26.07.10 Foreign Affairs
PM Pahor hosts the PM of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg -
23.07.10 Finance
Communication of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on backstop mechanisms -
22.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the announcement of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Accordance of Kosovo's Declaration of Independence with International Law -
21.07.10 Economy
Slovenia formally becomes the 32th member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development -
21.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar takes part in Kabul Conference -
21.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar meets Slovenian troops in Herat -
19.07.10 Other
Slovenian Prime Minister after the meeting with representatives of journalist working groups and associations -
19.07.10 Economy
Minister Gaspari discussing measures against crisis and the deepening of economic cooperation with Canadian Minister of International Trade Peter Van Loan -
16.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar at OSCE session in Central Asia -
14.07.10 Foreign Affairs
The Slovenian flag was flying high in the centre of Trieste -
14.07.10 Higher Education, Science and Technology
Laboratory experiments dedicated to economic policy to prevent wrong economic decisions -
14.07.10 Economy
Prime Minister Pahor on a visit to the business community of the Zasavje -
13.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon -
13.07.10 Foreign Affairs
PM Pahor at the continuation of the 19th regular session of the National Assembly: “It is time to prepare well for the Arbitral Tribunal.” -
12.07.10 Health
Slovenia commended for its work in the field of cancer at the informal meeting of ministers of health in Brussels -
10.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Croatia Summit in Dubrovnik also successful for Slovenia -
09.07.10 Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Benčina at political consultations in India -
08.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Slovenia deposits the instrument of ratification of the 12th Protocol of the Council of Europe Convention on Human Rights -
08.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Celebration of Saints Cyril and Methodius Day -
07.07.10 Economy
Prime Minister Pahor visits Telekom Slovenia -
06.07.10 Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Benčina receives a letter of credence from newly-appointed Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh -
06.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor convenes session of Council for Slovenes Abroad -
06.07.10 Transport
For closer cooperation of Western Balkan countries in the field of Transport -
05.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar hosts Sven Alkalaj, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina -
05.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor receives invitation from the Libyan Leader Muammar al-Gaddafi to attend the 3rd African-European summit -
05.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Slovenian and Libyan governments conclude an Agreement on the Abolition of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports -
05.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar visits children from Bosnia and Herzegovina in rehabilitation in Piran -
04.07.10 Other
Slovenian Prime Minister at the 20th anniversary of reconciliation ceremony -
02.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Podgorica to be NATO Contact Point Embassy in Montenegro -
02.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Director-General Benedejčič receives Mikhail Shvydkoi, the Russian President's Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation -
02.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar to visit children from Bosnia and Herzegovina during their rehabilitation in Slovenia -
01.07.10 Foreign Affairs
Reception in Vienna marking the occasion of Slovenian National Day -
30.06.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar attends the seminar "Slavism in Slovene Language, Literature and Culture" -
30.06.10 Transport
Slovenian Prime Minister attends opening of motorway section at Trebnje -
30.06.10 Foreign Affairs
Minister Žbogar receives IFIMES recognition -
29.06.10 Culture
Slovenian Prime Minister attends meeting on ECC project -
28.06.10 Transport
Prospect of a closer co-operation between Slovenia and Serbia in the field of rail transport -
24.06.10 Health
The Macedonian Minister of Health Dr. Bujar Osmani visits Slovenia -
22.06.10 Labour, Family and Social Affairs
Prime Minister Pahor after the meeting with the public sector trade unions: “Fair distribution of burdens is essential.”
Projects and Issues

Crisis Exit
In Slovenia, like in other countries in Europe, the economic and financial crisis appears to be easing. The latest crisis has exposed numerous weak points in existing systems, so the recovery will require radical structural changes. For this reason the Government adopted the
Slovenian Exit Strategy 2010-2013 (517 KB) 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
Slovenia signed the accession treaty of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on 1 June 2010 in Ljubljana after receiving a formal invitation for membership in Paris on 27 May 2010 , capping 14 years of efforts to join this elite club of advanced nations. More>>
Future Events
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06.09.10 Events in Slovenia
PM Borut Pahor to address a panel on strategy for gaming development in Slovenia -
06.09.10 Events in Slovenia
Minister Sirca to address panel debate on the draft media bill -
07.09.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Krizanic to attend Eurogroup meeting and ECOFIN Council -
07.09.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Sirca to attend exhibition of Slovenian drawings -
08.09.10 - 09.09.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Zarnic to attend informal meeting of EU environment ministers -
08.09.10 Events in Slovenia
Minister Vlacic to attend ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of flight school -
09.09.10 Government Sessions
97th Government Session -
10.09.10 - 11.09.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Zbogar to attend Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers -
10.09.10 Official visits abroad
Minister Zalar to attend conference on judiciary functioning -
10.09.10 Events in Slovenia
Minister Marusic to attend conference marking World Suicide Prevention Day -
10.09.10 Events in Slovenia
Minister Jelusic to attend 20th anniversary of Slovenian Army precursor establishment

