The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran will be closed on 25 December 2023, Christmas Day, as well as on 26 December 2023, Slovenia's Independence and Unity Day.

Christmas and New Year greetings from Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs:

The most magical time of the year is before us. A time spent in anticipation of Christmas and the beginning of the following year. A time that we would look forward to as children and still do today, as adults.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Robert Golob, delivered a solemn address at the ceremony on the occasion of Independence and Unity Day.

Architects and designers Eva Štrukelj and Ignacio Lopez Sola from the LesnaVesna design studio create wooden products with which they preserve historical tradition in a contemporary style.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia will be closed on 25 December on Christmas and on 26 December on the Day of Independence and Unity of Slovenia.

Time goes quickly by, and you are already reading the last issue of the Sinfo magazine in 2023.

Independence and Unity Day, which we will celebrate on Tuesday, marks the announcement of the results of the plebiscite, in which 88.5% of all eligible voters decided in favour of an independent Slovenia 33 years ago.

The Prime Minister, Robert Golob, hosted today a holiday reception for the relatives of the fallen soldiers of the Slovenian War of Independence, the defence and security structures of the Republic of Slovenia and representatives of veterans' organisations.

The political deal on migration and asylum that was reached after several years of negotiations marks an important step in the formulation of European Union's (EU) migration and asylum policy. It also sends a strong signal on EU's capacity to agree on a common solution in an area as complex as migration management.

The Government has defined the legal bases allowing the payment of suitable compensation to insurance companies, adopted the proposed new amendments to the Road Transport Act and the proposed new amendments to the Spatial Planning Act, and concluded a contract with the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).

The Government of Slovenia signaled its intention to accede to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. Announced during the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-convened Global Refugee Forum previous week in Geneva, the accession reconfirms Slovenia’s commitment to human rights and solidarity, including the right to nationality.

A ceremony marking the arrival of the first C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft was held today at the Cerklje ob Krki airfield.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project On-the-job training.

On 20 December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly in New York unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming 20 May as World Bee Day. The aim of the initiative is to further raise awareness among the international public regarding the importance of bee preservation and to remind everyone that we heavily depend on bees and other pollinators. They are invaluable in economic, social and environmental terms.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the strategic project Centre for Demonstration and Training in Zero Carbon Technologies. ''This project is identified in the Territorial Just Transition Plan for the Zasavje coal region as one of the flagship projects of the Just Transition Fund with the objective of investing in growth and jobs,'' said Minister Jevšek.

The Archives of the Republic of Slovenia wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024.

At today's 27th annual meeting of Slovenian diplomats, Prime Minister Robert Golob addressed the heads of diplomatic and consular missions.

The traditional Consultation of Slovenian Diplomats in Brdo pri Kranju is taking place against the background of Slovenia's preparations for membership of the United Nations Security Council. The diplomats discussed current foreign policy issues, focusing on support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. The participants in the event, chaired by Minister Tanja Fajon, were addressed by the country's highest representatives.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Raising awareness, communicating with different audiences, and encouraging greater involvement in lifelong learning.