Slovenia continues to support Syrian efforts to destroy chemical weapons

New York, 6 June - Slovenia remains dedicated to a Syria without chemical weapons, Deputy Ambassador to the UN Security Council Ondina Blokar Drobič underlined at a Security Council session dedicated to the topic on Thursday. Slovenia condemns the use of …

Slovenia does not support EU flight delay proposal

Luxembourg, 6 June - As EU transport ministers reached an agreement on Thursday on proposed changes to the passengers' rights in air transport, Slovenia did not back Poland's proposal to extend the delay time before passengers are entitled to …

Weekly review of events involving Slovenia, 30 May - 5 June

Omrzel stands tall in Slovenia

CYCLING – TEAM Bahrain Victorious rider Jakob Omrzel took over the white jersey for best young rider yesterday after the second stage of the 31st Tour of Slovenia. The Slovenian youngster finished the 162.7-kilometre leg in fifth place overall after being …

Večer thinks Slovenia not using its forests' potential

Ethiopia, Slovenia to Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence and Space Science

Addis Ababa, June 5, 2025 (ENA) --- Ethiopia and Slovenia have expressed their keenness to strengthen cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and space science.  President Taye Atsekeslassie, hosted Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar …

Stronger air defence, logistics among Slovenia's new defence objectives

Brussels, 5 June - NATO defence ministers confirmed on Thursday a new set of objectives for member states' defence capabilities. Slovenia pledged to beef up air defence, helicopter capabilities and logistics, goals that come on top of existing …

Slovenia elected to UN Tourism executive board

Baku, 5 June - Slovenia has been elected to the executive council of the World Tourism Organisation for the 2025-2029 term, according to the Economy Ministry. Pending confirmation by the general assembly at its autumn session, this will be Slovenia's …

Slovenia's President lays a wreath at Adwa Victory Memorial

Addis Ababa, June 5, 2025 (ENA) -- The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar,  laid a wreath today at the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa, honoring the Ethiopian heroes. Upon her arrival at the memorial, President Pirc Musar was …

Slovenia launches €64.5 million tender for new solar and wind systems

Slovenia will provide 64.5 million euros to support installing new solar and wind energy systems, of which 63.5 million euros will come from EU funds. The tender will enable investments in new electricity generation facilities, including the possibility of …