Press Releases

Prime Minister Robert Golob: "If we want security, we must make every effort to achieve a ceasefire and peace."

SLOVENIA, October 1 - In a statement to the media ahead of the European Council's informal meeting, Prime Minister Golob stressed that, given the escalating situation in the world, the informal summit would focus primarily on defence and security....

Prime Minister Robert Golob: "This Government is offering you a helping hand because you deserve it."

SLOVENIA, September 30 - In his address, Prime Minister Golob shared a personal story about his mother, who forged new friendships through foreign language courses and travel after retiring. "Socialising in the third age is something we often...

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...

Prime Minister Golob receives surgeon Tom Potokar

SLOVENIA, September 30 - 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...

CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

International Day of Older Persons 2025: Older persons driving local and global action

SLOVENIA, October 1 - The theme highlights the important role that older people play in building resilient and just societies. Older people are a diverse group who are not just passive recipients of services, but active shapers of society and...

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...

Prime Minister Robert Golob: Strengthening resilience and civil defence is key to a safe environment

SLOVENIA, September 29 - In his keynote speech, Prime Minister Golob highlighted the importance and understanding of resilience programmes and the role of strengthening civil defence. He began by recalling the optimism of the previous decade, when...

At the High-level Week in New York, Minister Fajon prioritised political solutions over military approaches

SLOVENIA, September 25 - Minister Fajon has traditionally participated in the debate on the Western Balkans. This year, the debate was hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as part of the Friends of the Western Balkans group. Minister...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Participation at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 25 September 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan attended the 2nd G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on 25 September 2025, at the invitation of...

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...

Minister Fajon calls on UN Security Council to take decisive action on wars in Ukraine and Gaza

SLOVENIA, September 23 - The Minister also participated in a side event on the return of Ukrainian children, organised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. She emphasised that children are the...

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...

Minister Fajon in New York: Recognition of the State of Palestine paves the way for peace and the two-state solution

SLOVENIA, September 22 - Minister Fajon represented Slovenia at a conference on the two-state solution, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the margins of the General Assembly. She began by...

World Leaders Call for Urgent Action on Democratic AI Governance at UNGA80

Global leaders at UNGA80 call for urgent, rights-based AI governance to protect democracy, human dignity, and ensure AI benefits all humanity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the 80th United Nations...

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...

Prime Minister Golob: “If we want to build a resilient society, we must take a comprehensive approach to resilience”

SLOVENIA, September 24 - The Prime Minister recalled the year 2022, when the Government took office. "On the first day of our term, we set one of our priorities – to increase funding for innovation, research, science and development, and we have...