Press Releases

Minister Fajon: After two years of suffering, hope emerges in Gaza

SLOVENIA, October 7 - "Two years later, however, a light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to appear. The negotiations in Egypt have raised hopes that the violence will end, and that Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners will be released....

Slovenian Day in Vienna – the power of culture, diplomacy and the economy for a shared future

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The project, which is the result of an artistic and educational residency held in Brdo pri Kranju this August, brought together 169 young musicians from 18 countries. It has grown into a powerful artistic expression of...

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...

Fitch upgrades Slovenia's credit rating

SLOVENIA, October 4 - Fitch upgraded Slovenia's credit rating due to progress in several areas. Public finances have been performing well for some time, and the agency assumes that Slovenia will continue to maintain a balanced primary budget...

171st regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 2 - At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the text of the proposed Act Amending the Service in the Slovenian Armed Forces Act (summary procedure). The text of the proposed Act will be submitted to...

Eight Times Green: Slovenia Among the World’s Best Green Stories of 2025

SLOVENIA, October 3 - The stories told by Bled, Bela krajina, Bohinj, Brežice, Jeruzalem, Ljubljana, Logarska dolina – Solčavsko and Miren Kras serve as global inspiration for the tourism of the future – the one that builds bridges between...

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...

State Secretary Grašič on further strengthening economic relations between Slovenia and Italy

SLOVENIA, October 1 - The State Secretary expressed her enthusiasm that the event is taking place in Slovenia in the year of the official visit by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and in the year that the cities of Nova...

€2.8 million in EU funding for companies and their research and development projects

SLOVENIA, October 1 - The call for proposals will co-finance the implementation of research and development projects by independent companies or consortia of companies involved in an important project of common European interest in the field 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...

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...

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...

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...

170th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, September 25 - The Government approved the draft amendment to the state budget for 2026 and the draft state budget for 2027, together with the accompanying budget documents. The priority areas remain science, housing policy, economic...

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...

State Secretary Mally receives delegation from the France-Slovenia Friendship Group

SLOVENIA, September 25 - Mr Mally and Senators Emmanuel Capus, Corinne Bourcier and Laurent Somon discussed the further strengthening of the excellent cooperation between Slovenia and France in many areas. They also exchanged views on key...

Global.ai Appoints International Finance, Technology and M&A Leader Darko Horvat as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

Founder of Global.ai brings three decades of global capital markets, cross-border M&A, and corporate leadership to accelerate acquisitions, enterprise AI adoption and drive worldwide expansion New York, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global AI...

EBRD Forecasts 3.1 Percent Economic Growth in 2025

(MENAFN) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced Thursday it forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, navigating challenges from geopolitical tensions, US tariffs, Chinese competition, and...

Slovenia ranks 35th in the world in the Global Innovation Index 2025

SLOVENIA, September 16 - The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. The GII is the leading benchmark for measuring the performance of the innovation ecosystem in the international...

Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of Slovenian Sport

SLOVENIA, September 23 - At a time when the world often seems divided, sport reminds us that there is a universal language of peace and connection. Sport is proof that regardless of flag, language or history everyone belongs to the arena of peace....