30 Nov - 1 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Two-day Southeast Europe Clearinghouse conference The Defence Ministry, in cooperation with the US European Command, is holding a two-day Southeast Europe Clearinghouse conference. Representatives of 28 European countries, the US, Canada, and international organisations are expected to review the options for streamlining regional defence cooperation.
29 Nov - 30 Nov 2004 — Bled International conference on business excellence 4th International Conference of the Central and Eastern European Countries” with the main theme “National quality programmes and national quality awards - the keys of success” starts today in Bled. More about the conference
29 Nov 2004 — Rotterdam Informal meeting of EU environment ministers EU environment ministers, including Slovenia's Janez Kopač, are to begin a two-day informal meeting aimed at discussing the bloc's spatial planning and zoning policies.
26 Nov 2004 — Portorož CEI prime ministers are to convene for a plenary session on the second and last day of the summit of the partnership associating 17 countries The session, to begin at 9:30 AM, is to be chaired by outgoing PM Anton Rop. The summit is to wrap up with a news conference at 1:30 PM. On the sidelines of the CEI summit, incoming PM Janez Jansa is to hold a series of bilateral meetings with prime ministers; after a meeting with Croatian PM Ivo Sanader, he is to speak to the press, expectedly at 4 PM. More information
25 Nov 2004 — Brussels Session of the EU Competitiveness Council A session of the EU Competitiveness Council to focus on the economic situation in Europe and a recent critical report on Lisbon Strategy implementation; to be attended by Slovenian Economics Ministry State Secretary Matjaz Logar.
25 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session Changes to the tax procedure act and changes to the tax administration act are to be debated by the government at its weekly government session; a press conference is scheduled at 2 PM.
25 Nov 2004 — Luxembourg Meeting of heads and secretaries-general of the Economic and Social Councils of EU and EEA member states An annual meeting of heads and secretaries-general of the Economic and Social Councils of EU and EEA member states; to be attended by Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Vlado Dimovski and the secretary general of the Slovenian Economic and Social Council, Danica Cvetko.
24 Nov - 25 Nov 2004 — Portorož Two-day Central European Initiative (CEI) economic forum Stimulating economic growth in Central Europe is topping the agenda of a two-day Central European Initiative (CEI) economic forum. The economic conference, which is preceding Friday's summit of this 17-member organisation, will feature the economics ministers from the CEI. More information: website of the Ministry of the Economy
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2004 — Brussels EU foreign ministers are due to meet for a regular monthly session They are to resume negotiations on the 2007-2013 financial perspective and review topical international issues. The discussion about the European defence policy is to be joined by defence ministers. Slovenia will be represented by FM Ivo Vajgl and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl, while State Secretary Janko Dezelak is to attend on behalf of the defence minister.
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2004 — Brussels Session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council A two-day session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, to be attended by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Milan Pogacnik.
19 Nov 2004 — Brusssels Meeting of EU ministers of justice and home affairs EU ministers of justice and home affairs are to chiefly discuss uniform asylum procedures, with Zdenka Cerar and Rado Bohinc attending on behalf of Slovenia.
18 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold a regular weekly session.
18 Nov - 19 Nov 2004 — Vienna Europa Forum Conference Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is to attend the Europa Forum conference.
18 Nov - 19 Nov 2004 — Kranjska Gora Days of European Law The Institute for European Studies is to organise the 2th Days of European Law. Among qualified speakers from European institutions will be the Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar, Transport Minister Dr Marko Pavliha and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl. More about the conference - website of the Institute for European Studies
17 Nov 2004 — Skopje Regional meeting of the Stability Pact for SE Europe A Slovenian delegation is to attend a regional meeting of the Stability Pact for SE Europe.
17 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Collection of articles on Slovenian-Austrian relations in the 20th century FM Ivo Vajgl and two historians are to present a collection of articles on Slovenian-Austrian relations in the 20th century, a product of a group of 14 Slovenian historians.
16 Nov 2004 — Garmisch-Partenkirchen 8th Alp Conference of the signatory countries of the Alp Convention Environment Minister Janez Kopac is to attend the 8th Alp Conference of the signatory countries of the Alp Convention, which aims to protect natural alpine ecosystems and promote sustainable development in the Alps, as well as protect economic and cultural interest of the local population.
16 Nov 2004 — Brussels Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend the Economic and Financial Affairs Council The discussion of the stability and growth pact, the 2007-2013 financial framework and rising oil prices are expected.
15 Nov - 16 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Bruno Julien, head of the LIFE programme at the Environment DG, is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia A delegation of the European Commission began a two-day visit to Slovenia on Monday to examine the implementation of four Slovenian projects co-funded by the financial programme LIFE.
12 Nov 2004 — Prague Meeting of the Salzburg Forum Interior Minister Rado Bohnic is to attend a meeting of the Salzburg Forum, which brings together the home ministers of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia.
12 Nov 2004 — Cairo Funeral of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Outgoing Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is due to attend the funeral of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Condolences on the passign away of Yasser Arafat
11 Nov 2004 — Hague Meeting of budget experts from Central, Eastern and SE Europe Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend a meeting of budget experts from Central, Eastern and SE Europe, organised by the OECD and the Dutch Finance Ministry.
11 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold a regular weekly session to debate changes to the companies act; news conference at 1 PM.
9 Nov - 11 Nov 2004 — Split, Šibenik, Rijeka Director of the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad is to visit Slovenian community associations in Croatia Director of the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad Jadranka Sturm Kocjan will begin a tour of Croatian cities, where she will visit Slovenian community associations. She is set to make her first stop at Split, where a meeting with representatives of the Slovenian community living there is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
9 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Parliament Convenes to elect Janez Janša as PM-Designate MPs are to convene for an extraordinary session at noon to take a vote on the candidate for prime minister-designate Janez Janša.
9 Nov 2004 — Groningen Interior Minister Rado Bohinc is due to attend a three-day conference on integration policy Organised by the Dutch presidency, this is the first meeting of EU ministers responsible for integration policy.
8 Nov 2004 — Trieste First Preparatory Seminar for 13th OSCE Economic Forum The seminar will be an introduction to Slovenia undertaking the OSCE chairmanship next year in the area of economy and the environment. Andrej Logar, state secretary at the Slovenian Foreign Ministry, representing the future presiding state, will open the seminar along with Italian Deputy FM Roberto Antonione. Conclusion of the First Preparatory Seminar for the Thirteenth OSCE Economic Forum
8 Nov - 9 Nov 2004 — Rotterdam Conference on social Europe Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski is to attend a two-day conference on Social Europe.
5 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe in Ljubljana A meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe will review the activities of Southeastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM), a regional cooperation mechanism. A news conference is scheduled for 1:40 PM. Joint statement SEDM Ministers of Defence Meeting
4 Nov - 5 Nov 2004 — Brussels European Union Summit EU heads of government will gather for the EU summit. Prime Minister Anton Rop, FM Ivo Vajgl and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl are to attend on behalf of Slovenia.
4 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session Weekly cabinet session.