International Day of Caves and Karst. |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve In November 2025, the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand proclaimed theInternational Day of Caves and Karst, to be celebrated worldwide every year on 13 September. Following the proposal of the International Union of Speleology (UIS), based in Postojna, Slovenia, the Republic of Slovenia put forth this initiative in close cooperation with the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO, the then Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Perman…

Prime Minister Janez Janša |Author KPV The interview took place on the occasion of the opening of the State of Israel's first resident embassy in Slovenia and the visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. By opening an embassy and signing a programme for cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, youth, and sport until 2030, the two countries have taken a further step towards strengthening their bilateral relations. During the interview, the Prime Minister highlighted that strengthening relations between Slovenia and Israel means the normalisation of relations between th…

Minister Tone Kajzer with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See. |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve Minister Tone Kajzer met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See. He was also received for talks by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State. The discussions centred on fostering friendly relations and the mutual commitment to maintaining regular dialogue. Minister Kajzer emphasised Slovenia’s readiness to …

The Government determined the revised state budget proposal for 2026 with the corresponding budget documents. In preparing the revised budget, it took into account the time limit for drawing down funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, changes to labour legislation and additional obligations regarding defence expenditure, in line with the state's commitments. The revised budget proposal includes planned revenues of EUR 16.5 billion, which is 6.3% higher than in the budget adopted last year.Planned expenditure, meanwhile, amounts to EUR 18.8 billion, representing a 6.2% increase on pre…

Prime minister Janez Janša |Author Office of the Prime Minister Citing data showing significant growth in public sector employment and the total wage bill, he emphasised that Slovenia needs an efficient public sector that provides high-quality services to citizens and a strong economy that creates the conditions for further development and greater prosperity. He identified the growing number of public sector employees as one of the key development challenges. In 1991, the public sector employed 125,798 people, compared with 196,123 in 2025, representing an increase of 70,325, or 55.9%. Betwe…

With more than 120 delegations in attendance, the Summit focused on international cooperation, the development of the space economy, the sustainable use of space, security, and future research and innovation initiatives. Summit participants adopted several joint declarations expressing their support for closer international cooperation on the safe and sustainable use of space, open access to space-based data, a multilateral framework for the governance of satellite communications, and the continued development of Copernicus, one of Europe's key Earth observation programmes. The Summit also p…

Minister Tone Kajzer and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. |Author STA/Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve Slovenia and Israel have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations, and both countries would like to renew these ties after a prolonged period of less intensive political contact. During the meeting, Minister Kajzer expressed Slovenia's interest in establishing an open, regular and substantive political dialogue with Israel, as well as in enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest. "Today, we are welcoming an Israeli foreign minister to Slovenia for the first time in 16…

Minister Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs at the 12th regular meeting of the Development Council of the Zahodna Slovenija Cohesion Region |Author Rok Rakun/Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration MinisterDr Monika Kirbiš Rojspresented the key priorities of the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development and underlined the importance of close cooperation between the state, regions, and local communities in planning and implementing development policies. The ministry’s top priorities are completingthe cohesion policy programme and the Agreements on the Development of Re…

Borut Rončević, Minister of Education, Science and Youth |Author Bor Slana, STA "These are not just numbers in an international report. This is the knowledge of a generation which, in a few years' time, will take on responsibility for Slovenia's economy, science, culture, healthcare, public institutions and the future of our country," the Minister emphasised. He added that the results were not a condemnation of Slovenian children or teachers, but a clear indication that a system-wide change is needed. "What I am announcing today is a comprehensive reform of Slovenia's education system. We wi…

As part of the project, an approximately 805-meter-long section of the Ljubljanska ulica Street from the roundabout on the Ulica Pariške Komune Street to the intersection with the Cesta Proletarskih Brigad Street will undergo comprehensive reconstruction. The traffic lanes will be narrowed, the speed limit will be set at 30 kilometres per hour, and safe areas for pedestrians and cyclists will be created on both sides of the street. Plans also include the creation of a traffic-calmed zone, intersections with non-priority access roads, and bus stops on the roadway. Stations for the MBajk public…

The Embassy will conclude a full-time employment contract (40 hours per week) with the selected candidate for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of an extension, and with a 3-month probationary period. The employment relationship will be concludedin accordance with Slovak law.The expected gross monthly salary will be approx.1,530 EUR. The employer provides meal vouchers. As local Administrative Assistant, you will provide professional administrative, organisational and practical support across the Embassy. The position combines high-quality administrative work with coordination, hos…

The IMO is conducting a survey to obtain an overview of the level of implementation and actual use of maritime single windows, and to identify good practices, challenges, and opportunities for further development. It is intended for maritime administrations, port authorities, customs and othergovernmentagencies,informationsystemoperators,shippingcompanies,shipagents,freightforwarders,portterminaloperators,andotherstakeholdersinvolvedintheelectronicexchangeofdatainmaritimetransport. The findings collected will serve as a basis for further IMO activities in the field of the digitalization of m…

Minister Kajzer meeting with Cardinal Makrickas |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve In his address, Minister Kajzer described Gorca as an important pilgrimage destination and a valuable site of Slovenia’s cultural and religious heritage. “Gorca is one of the precious gems of Slovenia’s religious heritage, an important part of our cultural and historical landscape and our national identity. The church has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries and is one of the finest examples of Marian architecture in Slovenia. Gorca has witnessed states, borders and generations change, yet…

During consular hours, Slovenian citizens can apply for personal documents (passports and identity cards). To request an appointment, contact [email protected] to make an appointment no later than October 5th, 2026.