Janez Janša is the Prime Minister of Slovenia. This page tracks Janša's public schedule — 100 engagements across 40 days — compiled automatically from the official source and updated daily.
- Office: Prime Minister of Slovenia
- Country: 🇸🇮 Slovenia
- Based in: Ljubljana
- Latest entry: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Born: 1958 (age 68)
- On X: @jjansasds
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- Source: Government of Slovenia — News (English)
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Summits & multilateral meetings
- Jul 7–8, 2026 — 🇹🇷 2026 Ankara summit (named in their schedule)
Recent public schedule
Each entry links to its official source. Times are local where published.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Slovenian Days in Cleveland 2026
We invite you to experience our cultural events!
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Ministers Matoz and Dačić discuss migration, security and the fight against organised crime
Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, met with Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia, in Belgrade today. They discussed cooperation in the field of internal sec
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Prime Minister receives Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Ivan Penava
Prime Minister Janez Janša, together with Mitja Ferenc, Chair of the Government Commission for Resolving Issues of Concealed Gravesites, today met with Ivan Penava, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, and Stipe Mlinarić, a Member of
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Prime Minister Janez Janša attends the Coalition of the Willing Summit
Prime Minister Janez Janša attended a meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing via video link on Monday, 24 August 2026. The event was held on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day. The aim of the meeting was to mark the
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Over €17 million in EU funding to strengthen the research capacity of University of Maribor
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project aimed at upgrading the national research infrastructure (RIUM 2). The project will receive over €17 million from the European Reg
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Prime Minister Janez Janša visits the International Fair of Agriculture and Food
Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the International Fair of Agriculture and Food (AGRA) in Gornja Radgona today. He toured the exhibition stands, meeting many Slovenian farmers, growers, processors and other representatives of the country
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day, celebrated on 19 August, provides an opportunity to honour humanitarian workers and show solidarity with people around the world whose lives are affected by humanitarian crises. On 19 August 2003, 22 humanitarian wor
Monday, August 17, 2026
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Prekmurje Incorporation and Reunification of Prekmurje Slovenians with the Mother Nation Day
To mark the national holiday commemorating the incorporation of Prekmurje and the reunification of the Prekmurje Slovenians with their mother nation, State Secretary Dr Stanislav Raščan attended the main ceremony in Velika Polana, which too
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EU funding for nature conservation at Lake Cerknica, in the Javorniki Mountains, on the Planinsko polje Plateau and along the Nanoščica River
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Restoration and establishment of habitat types and improvement of habitats for selected species at Lake Cerknica, the Javorniki
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EU funding for a cycle route between Markovec and Koper city centre
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Cycle route Kvedrova cesta–Bolnica. The project will receive over €200 thousand from the European Regional Development Fund.
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EU funding for a new cycling route in the Municipality of Kočevje
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project supporting the development of a new cycling route in the Municipality of Kočevje. The project will receive over €1 million from t
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Message from Prime Minister Janez Janša on Assumption Day
Today's Feast of the Assumption of Mary, also known as veliki šmaren, has for centuries been part of our spiritual and cultural heritage and, as such, an integral part of Slovenian national identity. Numerous churches, pilgrimage routes and
Friday, August 14, 2026
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The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C. co-organized a jazz concert with the National Geographic Museum
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the National Geographic Museum, organized a jazz concert on August 14, 2026 to mark the 35th anniversary of Slovenia and the 250th anniversary of the United St
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Intent to conclude a direct contract for the sale of an official vehicle
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia hereby announces its intent to conclude a direct contract for the sale of a vehicle.
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EU funding for the establishment of national research infrastructure on genomics
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project that supports the establishment of a national research infrastructure on Slovenian genome (1+MGenom-SI). The project will recei
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EU funding for greater inclusion of older workers and retirees
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project aimed at providing support and advice services before and after retirement, with a focus on extending the working life of older w
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Job opportunity: Administrative Assistant (M/F)
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Copenhagen is seeking a highly organised, reliable and proactive professional to join its team as an Executive and Administrative Assistant.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Young people in Slovenia increasingly willing to participate in decisions about their future
For a long time, it was believed that young people were not interested in politics and that the younger generation had shied away from taking responsibility for the future of its own country. This is no longer the case. Young people in Slov
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International Youth Day: “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”
This year, International Youth Day, which is celebrated on 12 August under the auspices of the United Nations, is being held under the theme Different Contexts, Common Aspirations. Despite the diverse life circumstances and challenges that
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EU funding for safer walking and cycling routes between Kranj, Hrastje and Šenčur
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for an ITI-funded project aiming to improve walking and cycling infrastructure. The project will receive over €1.3 million from the European Re
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Notice Regarding the Temporary Suspension of Application Submission via the eUprava Portal
Please be informed that the submission of applications via the eUprava government portal is currently temporarily unavailable due to the reorganisation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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EU funding for new cycling route connecting Ljubgojna and Vrzdenec
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project National cycling connection R10 Ljubgojna-Vrzdenec. The project will receive over €1 million from the Cohesion Fund.
Monday, August 10, 2026
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New parking spaces at the top of the Vršič Pass to be available from 1 September 2026
The Slovenian Infrastructure Agency, together with the Municipalities of Kranjska Gora and Bovec, is introducing new traffic arrangements at the Vršič Pass to make visits to the area safer and more orderly, improve traffic flow and better p
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EU funding to support innovative and sustainable business models in wood industry
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals aimed at promoting the development and deployment of new business models and processes based on the principles of circ
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The application for the Assessment of education can also be submitted in English
The English version of the electronic application for the Assessment of education is now also available on the eGovernment portal.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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Over €51 million in EU funding for smart grid investments
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a call for proposals supporting the co-financing of smart grid investments in the 2026-2030 period.
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EU funding for safer pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in Krško
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for an ITI project in the Urban Municipality of Krško. The project will receive over €2.7 million from the European Regional Development Fund.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Nearly €44 million in EU funding allocated to electric vehicle purchase incentives
The JP SUB-EV26 public call for electric vehicle purchase incentives will close soon, as the available funding is close to being fully committed. As the scheme is funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, which assumed responsibi
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EU funding for safer and user-friendly streets in Celje and Murska Sobota
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for two street redevelopment projects in Celje and Murska Sobota. The projects aim to promote safer, more equitable and more sustainable city s
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Slovenia launches landmark ₱3M green tech and hygiene project in Antique
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila has officially launched its first Official Development Assistance (ODA) project in the Philippines—a ₱3-million initiative in San Jose de Buenavista (Antique Province) that exemplifies a key
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Matoz at the conference of home affairs ministers: We must consistently implement asylum policy and return procedures
Franci Matoz, Minister of Interior and Public Administration, participated in an informal video conference with the home affairs ministers of the European Union (EU) member states. The meeting focused on the current migration situation in t
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Upgrades to the Virtual Archival Reading Room
We are pleased to announce that an upgrade to the Virtual Archival Reading Room (VARR) will take place on Monday, August 3, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
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European Recovery and Resilience Funds – Together towards the goal: better skills for a digital and sustainable future
The implementation of measures and projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, supported by the European Union through the Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU, is in its final phase. Presented below are the results of m
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Matej Grum appointed Acting Director of the Metrology Institute of the Republic of Slovenia
Pursuant to a decision of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Matej Grum assumed the duties of Acting Director of the Metrology Institute of the Republic of Slovenia on 1 August 2026.
Friday, July 31, 2026
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Archivalia of the month August 2026
The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of August, which is dedicated to the the Earliest Preserved Map in Slovenian Archival Institutions. It is an important source for the study of historical geography of
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»An Accurate Description of the Friuli« (Fori Iulii accurata descriptio) – the Earliest Preserved Map in Slovenian Archival Institutions
The Archives of the Republic of Slovenia holds approximately 3,200 items in its cartographic collection. We are especially proud to be the custodians of what is believed to be the oldest map preserved in any Slovenian archival institutions.
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Prime Minister Janša Joins European Leaders in Calling for Urgent EU Action on Migration Pressure
Prime Minister Janez Janša, together with the leaders of 21 other European countries, has sent a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Irish P
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Slovenia and Hungary share many interests, with a particular focus on the two national communities
Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, hosted his first guest in Slovenia: the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Orbán. The two neighbouring countries already cooperate successfully; however, there still remain ma
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Slovenia receives EUR 41 million in European recovery and resilience funding
Today, the European Commission disbursed EUR 41 million to Slovenia under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) – NextGenerationEU. This is the maximum amount payable, as Slovenia fulfilled all the milestones under its sixth payment re
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Ministers Tone Kajzer and Barrot discuss closer economic ties between Slovenia and France
Tone Kajzer, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, met Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in Paris. As traditional allies and close partners within the European Union and NATO, Slovenia and Franc
Monday, July 27, 2026
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Amendment to the Open call for proposals for small-scale projects under the Interreg Slovenia-Croatia Programme 2021-2027
The documentation relating to the Open Call for Proposals for Small-scale Projects under the Interreg Slovenia–Croatia Programme 2021–2027 (Reference Number 4300-132/2023-1630-4), published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Sloveni
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13th Correspondence Session
At today’s correspondence session, the Government gave its consent to the signing of a contribution agreement with the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU).
Friday, July 24, 2026
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Minister Rifelj in Dublin: The green transition cannot be successful without European solidarity
Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Polona Rifelj attended the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate that took place in Ireland on 23 and 24 July. The main topics of the meeting were the f
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The Country Behind Cycling's Greatest Generation
From Tour de France history to riding alongside Tadej Pogačar and tackling one of Europe's toughest mountain bike trails, Slovenia is turning an extraordinary cycling season into an invitation for travellers to experience the country on two
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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A successful economy is one of the Government’s key priorities
Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended the inaugural session of the Strategic Council for the Economy, the first of the strategic councils established by the new Government. Its mission is to prepare concrete, feasible and systemic solut
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11th Correspondence Session
At today’s correspondence session, the Government, among other things, adopted the text of the proposed amendment to the Spatial Planning Act and decided on amendments to legislation relating to the tax and financial system. It also issued
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EU funding for a more reliable drinking water supply in Trbovlje
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Hydraulic improvement of the Trbovlje water supply system. The project will help reduce water losses and ensure a more reliable
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Record funding for sport: more than €19 million for the annual programme of sport at national level
The Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport, Dr Anže Logar, has signed decisions and contracts allocating funds to beneficiaries under the Public Call for Co-financing the Implementation of the Annual Programme of Sport at National Level
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Unanimous support for key development legislation: Slovenia secures EUR 71 million in EU funding
The National Assembly unanimously approved the Act Implementing Regulation (EU) establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, prepared by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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EU funding for nature conservation and the restoration of threatened habitats
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for two projects, namely the project Improving the status of species and habitat types in the Natura 2000 sites of Pohorje - Pohorka and the pr
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Prime Minister Janez Janša visits the Jožef Stefan Institute: Science is the foundation of Slovenia’s development and security
Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša today visited the Jožef Stefan Institute, where he met with the management of Slovenia’s largest research institution to discuss the further development of Slovenian science, the streng
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EU funding for the development of critical technologies in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the GIGA Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (GIGA NMR) project. The project will establish a state-of-the-art research infrastructure to develop cr
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Embassy of Slovenia promotes Slovenian children's literature and reading culture in the Philippines
As part of ongoing efforts to promote Slovenian literature abroad and foster a culture of reading amongst young people in the Philippines, Ambassador Dr Smiljana Knez recently visited key educational and community organisations across the c
Monday, July 20, 2026
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EU funding for the new Dr Mihajlo Rostohar Elementary School in Krško
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project to build the new Dr Mihajlo Rostohar Elementary School in Krško. The project will receive just over €231,600 from the European
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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State Secretary Raščan emphasises the importance of strong transatlantic relations in Washington
At the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, State Secretary Stanislav Raščan attended the ministerial conference on the resurgence of political terrorism in Washington. The conference hosted more than 70 government representatives
Friday, July 17, 2026
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The legislative programme of the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning for 2026
At the coalition summit at Brdo pri Kranju, Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Polona Rifelj presented the legislative programme for 2026, which is a key development framework for the coming years.
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International Criminal Justice Day
Today marks International Criminal Justice Day. The international criminal justice system contributes to the independent and impartial establishment of facts, ensuring accountability and respect for international law and delivering justice
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An exhibition on trailblazing 1920s Slovene and Filipino women travelers Alma Karlin and Paz Guazon opens in Manila
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila, in partnership with the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP) and Philippine Normal University (PNU), officially opened the traveling exhibition titled “Potovanje/Paglalakbay: Two Wome
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EU funding for improved practical training for special needs students
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the public call for proposals titled Establishment and development of adapted practical training programmes for special needs students. Eur
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New cycling route creates scenic link between Bled and Bohinj
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj are Alpine twins that have a very different character. One is lively and bustling, the other quiet and serene. A new dedicated bike route connecting the two popular destinations now makes it easier to explore both
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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7th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
At today’s session, the Government adopted the text of the draft Act on Specialised Authorities for Dealing with Corruption-Related Criminal Offences and Organised Crime and approved the starting points for the preparation of a revised stat
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Prime Minister Janez Janša in Kyiv on Ukraine's Statehood Day: "Your fight is our fight"
Prime Minister Janez Janša visited Kyiv to mark Ukraine Statehood Day, attending a central ceremony and the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit. The visit reaffirmed Slovenia's ongoing support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle for free
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Minister Kajzer: Diplomacy demands knowledge, commitment and continuous training
A ceremonial presentation of diplomas to the participants of consular, diplomatic and higher diplomatic exams took place at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, along with a presentation of Dr Božo Cerar’s new book, Small States in
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From Karst to Coast, From Forest to Fork: Slovenia Showcased Through an Immersive Culinary Experience
Slovenia’s landscapes recently came to life in Denmark through an immersive culinary event designed to showcase the country not through images, but through flavour, atmosphere, and memory. Bringing together four groups of guests - including
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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State Secretary Weingerl Požar at the first meeting of the General Affairs Council under the Irish Presidency
State Secretary Tamara Weingerl Požar attended the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. Ministers and state secretaries responsible for European affairs were briefed on the plans of the Irish Presidency for further discussions on th
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Supreme Allied Commander Europe visits Slovenia
On Tuesday, 14 July, the Chief of the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Major General Boštjan Močnik, met with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich. The meeting at the General Staff headquart
Monday, July 13, 2026
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Minister Kajzer: EU should maintain its dual-track approach in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
Speaking at the regular monthly meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Brussels, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer said that due to Russia's escalating activities in several areas – ranging from military attacks and h
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Prime Minister Janez Janša: The Coalition of the Willing in Paris confirms increased support for Ukraine
The members of the Coalition of the Willing convened in Paris today to confirm their continued support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Janez Janša stressed t
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