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Prime Minister Golob and humanitarian organisations discuss further measures to help those affected by the floods
Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob invited representatives of major humanitarian organisations to a working meeting. They discussed further measures aimed at helping people affected by the floods, including mutual cooperation and the distribution of material and financial aid and activities in the field.
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Extent and Significance of International Assistance in the Wake of the Worst Floods in Slovenia
At the end of the first week of August, heavy rainfall across much of Slovenia resulted in catastrophic floods and devastation. Slovenian rescue teams were joined by helicopter teams from neighbouring Hungary and Croatia on August 7th and 8th to help fortify the Mura River embankments and prevent further destruction.
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World Humanitarian Day: #NoMatterWhat
This year's World Humanitarian Day is dedicated to both the people in need and aid workers delivering life-saving assistance, #NoMatterWhat. In the recent devastating floods, Slovenia experienced the crucial effect of prompt and efficient assistance first-hand.
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State Secretary Dr Andrej Benedejčič attends Ukraine event in Kranj
The State Secretary for National and International Security in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr Andrej Benedejčič, attended a cultural event dedicated to Ukraine’s national day in Kranj.
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Parliamentary parties show united front in drafting intervention measures for post-flood recovery
In an effort to produce comprehensive solutions and measures to help everyone affected by the floods, Prime Minister Robert Golob called a working meeting with the heads of all parliamentary parties.
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State Secretary Frangež presents flood relief measures for the business sector to foreign chambers of commerce and industry
The State Secretary at the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matevž Frangež met with representatives of the international chambers of commerce and industry in Slovenia. He presented the measures taken so far by the Government to help the business sector recover from the floods. He also called on the chambers of commerce to communicate to their industries and businesses that Slovenia is, for the most part, an economically viable and safe country.
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Swiss Contribution to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Union
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted the initiative to conclude the Framework Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Swiss Federal Council on the implementation of the second Swiss Contribution to selected member states of the European Union to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Union. Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek has been authorised by Slovenian Government to sign the Framework Agreement.
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Minister Jevšek keynote speaker on the Day of the Unification of Prekmurje Slovenians with the Mother Nation
On the eve of the Day of the Unification of the Prekmurje Slovenians with the Mother Nation, a ceremony was held at the Prekmurje trg square in Ljubljana. The keynote speaker, Minister Dr Aleksander Jevšek, emphasised that the unification of the Prekmurje Slovenians with the mother nation was a bright moment in the history of the Slovenian nation and that a united Slovenia is a strong Slovenia.
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Message by Prime Minister on the Day of the Unification of Prekmurje Slovenians with the Mother Nation
Below is the message by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of the Unification of Prekmurje Slovenians with the Mother Nation.
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Prime Minister Golob: No system works without dedicated people
Many families in Slovenia have been affected by the natural disaster. Some of them have lost everything. "The mayor and I agreed that we should speed up the procedures for assessing the damage so that we can have the relevant data in a few weeks and be able to help effectively", said the Slovenian Prime Minister, adding that the Government would discuss the first information on the measures to help people already on Thursday, and then prepare an intervention law.
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Psychosocial support provided to people affected by the floods
The press conference focusing on the organisation of psychosocial support for residents living in areas affected by the floods was attended by the Director of the Government Communication Office, Petra Bezjak Cirman, and Head of Psychological Assistance Unit in Civil Protection System of the Republic of Slovenia, Barbara Čibej Žagar.
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Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Solidarity Day
Below is a message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Solidarity Day.
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Only organised visits to flood-affected areas on Solidarity Day
Tomorrow, on 14 August 2023, which has been declared Solidarity Day, all of the country's critical infrastructure will be operational, covering the energy, transport, food, drinking water supply, health, finance, environmental protection and information and communication network sectors.
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Prime Minister welcomes the Ukrainian aid convoy
After 16 hours' drive, a convoy of heavy machinery arrived in Slovenia from Uzhhgorod in Ukraine to help us in the Upper Savinja Valley.
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Prime Minister Robert Golob: We can meet even these challenges, but only if we work hard together
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, today visited the Upper Savinja Valley as part of his working visits to the areas affected by the severe natural disaster.
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Most tourist sites in Slovenia are safe to visit
According to the Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) most of the country's tourism destinations are safe to visit. The majority of the country was not severely affected and remains open for guests and visitors, the STO announces. However, some areas are still inaccessible, and road and rail connections are disrupted in some places.
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Minister Jevšek visits flood-stricken town of Prevalje
Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek today visited Prevalje to thank the German THW team (German Federal Agency for Technical Relief) that started building a pre-fabricated temporary bridge across the Meža River in Prevalje. Ensuring transport links is currently one of the government's priorities for flood relief efforts.
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Slovenia is safe and open for tourists
Slovenia's peak tourist season is in full swing despite the floods last weekend, which hit certain destinations and impacted travel. Nevertheless, most of Slovenia remains fully functional, assuring a pleasant getaway. Destinations and tourism providers are doing their best to offer guests a safe and comfortable stay, and the best travel experience, which Slovenia is known for.
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Minister Jevšek and Commissioner Ferreira discuss efficient use of EU funds to support recovery and reconstruction after devastating floods
Minister Dr Aleksander Jevšek today spoke over the phone with European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira about the scale of devastation caused by the floods that recently hit Slovenia. The Minister thanked the European Commission and EU member states for their fast response and support. He invited the Commissioner to Slovenia to see first-hand the damage caused by the floods.
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The Government approves the draft revised budget for this year
At its 63rd session today, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia approved the draft revised budget for this year. As Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič said at a press conference, this will provide EUR 520 million to deal quickly and effectively with the consequences of the devastating floods.