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"Opt for sustainably produced wood for humans and the planet!"
On the initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 21 March marks the International Day of Forests. This year's theme focuses on the sustainable production and consumption of forest resources. Through sustainable forest management and restoration, we can help preserve the planet's biodiversity and combat climate change, while promoting economic activity that creates jobs and improves life.
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State Secretary Dovžan attended the regular session of the General Affairs Council
State Secretary Gašper Dovžan attended the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, with state secretaries and ministers for European affairs focusing on the preparations for the European Council on 24–25 March 2022.
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EU's agriculture ministers support the activities for mitigating the impacts of the war in Ukraine on agricultural markets
Minister Jože Podgoršek attended the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The discussion centred on the information provided by the European Commission and the exchange of views on the situation in agricultural markets in light of the war in Ukraine. Ministers also held a video conference with the Ukrainian minister of agriculture Roman Leshchenko, who presented the situation in Ukraine. Ministers held an important discussion on the strategic plans of the common agricultural policy (CAP). Slovenia provided information on seeking alternatives to plant protection products in agricultural and non-agricultural land, in particular as regards glyphosate. Ministers also discussed the issue of large carnivores.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša at the session of the Government Council for Slovenians Abroad
Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša chaired the session of the Government Council for Slovenians Abroad, which was devoted to discussing the preservation and strengthening of the knowledge of the Slovenian language among Slovenians living abroad, as well as on reviewing the Council's work to date and establishing directions for its future work.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša at the session of the Government Council for Slovenians Abroad
Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša chaired the session of the Government Council for Slovenians Abroad, which was devoted to a discussion about the current situation of the Slovenian community abroad, its organisational structures during and after the pandemic, future financial perspectives as an opportunity for the Slovenian minority, and the possibility of applying for Interreg projects.
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Minister Dr Logar pledges Slovenia’s further assistance and support to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees
Foreign Minister Anže Logar attended a regular Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels chaired by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The main topics on the agenda were the Russian military aggression against Ukraine and the situation in Mali and the Sahel. EU foreign affairs and defence ministers sitting in a joint session approved the Strategic Compass.
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State Secretary Dovžan at the European Humanitarian Forum
State Secretary Gašper Dovžan attended a ministerial meeting in the framework of the European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels on strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law.
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Ambassadors briefed on the measures in response to the crisis in Ukraine
Today, Minister of the Interior Aleš Hojs briefed a number of foreign ambassadors to Slovenia on the activities and measures of the Slovenian Government in relation to the crisis in Ukraine.
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This year’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination calls for voices for action against racism
In 2022, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination focuses on the theme “Voices for action against racism”, highlighting the importance of safe public participation, of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and of protecting civic space to stand up against racial discrimination. The elimination of all forms of discrimination is one of Slovenia’s foreign policy priorities in the sphere of human rights.
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Prime Minister Janša on US radio NPR’s "All Things Considered"
Prime Minister Janša was a guest on NPR’s "All Things Considered" yesterday, where he spoke about the visit of the three prime ministers to Kyiv and the war in Ukraine.
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Public call for promoting the re-establishment of Slovenia’s air connectivity in 2022
Air transport in Europe, including Slovenia, and around the world has been severely restricted due to the consequences of the covid-19 epidemic and continues to be so. According to Eurostat, the drop in passenger transport in Slovenia in 2020 in comparison to 2019 amounted to 83.3 percent (EU average was 73.3 percent), which was the greatest decline among all EU countries.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša in an interview with CBC News
Prime Minister Janez Janša today appeared in the "Rosemary Burton Live" show on CBC News, where he spoke about the situation in Ukraine and his recent visit to Kiev together with the prime ministers of the Czech Republic and Poland.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša guest of the Planet TV show "Ura moči"
Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša was a guest on the show "Ura moči (The Hour of the Power)" on Planet TV, where he talked about his visit to Ukraine and the current situation in that country.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša a guest on the Planet18 news programme
Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša was a guest on Planet TV's daily news programme, where he answered some questions on Ukraine and current affairs.
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The Government approves the second package of measures of the Strategic Council for Digitalisation
The Government approved the second package of measures of the Strategic Council for Digitalisation, which contains 25 measures in the areas of public administration and digital society, the economy and business environment, new technologies, healthcare, education, digital diplomacy and green technologies.
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The 43rd traditional pruning of the Old Vine in Maribor
This Saturday, the traditional ceremonial pruning of the Old Vine takes place in Maribor. This is the oldest vine in the world.
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World Water Day: Groundwater - making invisible visible
The central theme of this year’s World Water Day is groundwater – making invisible visible. The focus is on the importance of groundwater as it supports the supply of drinking water as well as sanitary systems, agriculture, industry and ecosystems.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša on the programme Odmevi talks about the war in Ukraine and his visit to Kiev
Prime Minister Janez Janša was a guest on the programme Odmevi. He talked about the war in Ukraine and his visit to Kiev.
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Prime Minister Janša makes statement on Ukraine for 24UR Zvečer
The Prime Minister made a statement for 24UR Zvečer, speaking about Ukraine and his visit to Kiev. He said that life in Kiev was fairly normal when the city was not under curfew: "The city of Kiev is far from defeated."
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Prime Minister Janez Janša guest of the Nova24TV show Theme of the Day
Tonight, Prime Minister Janez Janša was the guest of the Nova24TV show Theme of the Day, where he talked about his journey to Ukraine and the current situation.