23 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana National ceremony marking Independence and Unity Day (26 Dec) The arts centre Cankarjev dom is to host the national ceremony at 8 PM marking Independence and Unity Day (26 Dec), with Speaker France Cukjati to address the ceremony. An hour earlier, MPs are to meet for a ceremonial session for the same purpose, with Deputy Speaker Saso Pece the keynote speaker. Slovenia Celebrates Independence and Unity Day
22 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session At its weekly session, the government is to discuss the 2006 active employment programme. A press conference at 2 PM.
22 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Conference on global events in 2005 The Institute for Strategic Studies is to hold a conference on global events in 2005 at 5 PM, to be attended by FM and OSCE chairman Dimitrij Rupel and the former assistant UN secretary general for political affairs Danilo Tuerk.
21 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Top national awards for companies are to be given today Business Excellence Awards 2005 are to be given out at a ceremony scheduled for 11 AM, preceded by a press conference to be attended by Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak as the chair of the board of the top national awards for companies.
20 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Parliament to Debate Reform Minister Appointment Today The National Assembly is to debate the appointment of Joze P. Damijan as minister without portfolio in charge of reform efforts.
20 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of EU agriculture ministers EU agriculture ministers are to discuss the draft directive for measures in case of bird flu. Slovenian Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic is to take part.
19 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Slovenian Minority Coordination is to meet the new State Secretary for Slovenians abroad Mr Pelikan The Slovenian Minority Coordination (SLOMAK) is to meet the new State Secretary for Slovenians Abroad Zorko Pelikan, to discuss minority issues; at 11 AM.
17 Dec 2005 — Kočevska Reka Prime Minister Janez Janša is to attend the ceremony to mark 15 years since a special military unit was formed to protect Slovenia during the process of independence The participants are to be addressed by Defence Minister Karl Erjavec, with Alojz Peterle, the head of the first democratically elected Slovenian government, the keynote speaker.
16 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Meeting of the Economic Social Council The Economic Social Council, a forum uniting employers, unions and the government, is to hold a session to debate the government's guidelines for negotiations on the 2006-2009 social agreement; begins at 1 PM.
16 Dec 2005 — Brussels Slovenian PM Janez Jansa is to be taking part in the second day of the EU summit The 2007-2013 EU spending plan is topping the talks. Jansa is expected to speak to the press after the end of the summit. Slovenia pleased on the way home from the European Council
15 Dec 2005 — Hong Kong WTO ministerial Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak and a delegation are attending a six-day WTO ministerial which will try to bring the Doha round of world trade liberalisation talks to an end.
15 Dec - 16 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Marc Danzon, the head of the European WHO office on a two-day official visit to Slovenia Marc Danzon, the head of the European WHO office, is to arrive on a two-day official visit to discuss with Health Minister Andrej Brucan cooperation between WHO and Slovenia, as well as the opening of a WHO office in Slovenia. An agreement between the ministry and the regional office is to be signed on Friday.
15 Dec 2005 — Sarajevo Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Chief-of-Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces Ladislav Lipic are to visit Slovenian soldiers taking part in the EUFOR The pair are also due to meet NATO commander, General Louis Weber and EUFOR commander, Major General Gian Marco Chiarini.
15 Dec 2005 — Brussels EU leaders, including Slovenian PM Janez Jansa are to meet for a summit to try and reach agreement on the block's next spending plan Jansa will be accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel and EU Affairs State Secretary Marcel Koprol. He is to speak to the press at 5 PM.
14 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session At its weekly session, the government is expected to discuss a constitutional bill on the erased and a bill on collective bargaining agreements, with a press conference at 2 PM.
14 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana President Drnovšek hosts a forum on Slovenia's future President Janez Drnovsek is to host a forum on Slovenia's future with a focus on dialogue and relations between the state and religious communities. The debates begin at 10 AM. Website (in Slovene only)
13 Dec - 14 Dec 2005 — Hong Kong WTO ministerial Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak is to head a Slovenian delegation at a six-day WTO ministerial, which will try to bring the Doha round of world trade liberalisation talks to an end.
12 Dec 2005 — Vienna Interior Minister Dragutin Mate guest at the Austrian Interior Ministry At an invitation of Austrian Interior Minister Liese Prokop, Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend the opening of an intervention and crisis coordination centre at the Austrian Interior Ministry.
12 Dec - 13 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of EU foreign ministers EU foreign ministers are to continue talks on the EU 2007-2013 spending plan, discuss further EU enlargement and the situation in the Balkans. Slovenia will be represented by FM Dimitrij Rupel and European Affairs State Secretary Marcel Koprol.
12 Dec 2005 — Postojna PM Jansa is to take part in a meeting of Slovenian mayors PM Janez Jansa is to take part in a meeting of Slovenian mayors, scheduled for 9 AM.
12 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana President Drnovsek the keynote speaker at a ceremony of the UN Association for Slovenia The UN Association for Slovenia is to stage a ceremony, marking the World Human Rights Day, celebrated on 10 December. President Janez Drnovsek is to deliver the keynote address at 6 PM.
9 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of EU health ministers EU health ministers, including Slovenia's Andrej Brucan, are to discuss ways of improving the coordination between EU members in case of a bird flu pandemic.
9 Dec 2005 — Priština Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and police chief Joze Romsek in Kosovo They are to meet officials of international police forces, representatives of the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and Slovenian police officers serving in the province.
9 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana PM Janša is to hold a press conference Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to hold a press conference at 11 AM to outline his government's work in its first year in office. Prime Minister on the Government's First Year in Office
8 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Statistical data on the government's work this year Government secretary general Mateja Tamara Fajs is to present statistical data on the government's work this year; at 1 PM.
8 Dec 2005 — London PM Jansa to Hold EU Budget Talks in London Today PM Janez Jansa will be meeting British PM Tony Blair to discuss the latest EU budget proposal for the 2007-2013 EU spending plan. A press statement is scheduled for 5 PM.
8 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana/Izola European Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Commissioner in Slovenia European Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Commissioner Joe Borg is to meet Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic, representatives of fishermen and fishing inspectors during a visit to Slovenia. Press conference by Borg and Lukacic at 2:50 PM.
8 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of EU ministers of employment and social policy EU ministers of employment and social policy are to discuss a working time directive which would put a cap on the 48-hour working week. Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Janez Drobnic, is to represent Slovenia at the meeting.
7 Dec - 8 Dec 2005 — Norfolk, Washington Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to continue his five-day visit to the US He is attending a meeting of the SE European Defence Ministerial (SEDM). A visit of the Norfolk military base is scheduled for Wednesday. On Thursday Minister Erjavec is to meet Minnesota congressman James Oberstar as part of his five-day visit to the US.
7 Dec 2005 — Brussels Ministerial meeting on the 2007-2013 spending plan The EU is to hold a ministerial meeting on the 2007-2013 spending plan after the British EU presidency outlined its proposal on Monday. The proposal envisages cuts in cohesion funds, which would affect new EU members. State Secretary for European Affairs Marcel Koprol is to take part on behalf of Slovenia.
7 Dec - 9 Dec 2005 — Montreal Podobnik to take part of the UN framework conference on climate Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a three-day ministerial part of the the UN framework convention on climate change and Kyoto Protocol signatories conferences.
7 Dec - 8 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of foreign ministers from NATO member states Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to be taking part in a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from NATO member states. Rupel is to talk to the press at 3 PM.
7 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session At its weekly session, the government is to discuss the guidelines for social agreement for the 2006-2009 period. Press conference at 2 PM.
6 Dec 2005 — Brussels Minister Bajuk to attend a meeting of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to take part in a meeting of EU finance ministers to discuss the economic situation in Europe as well as a number of other topics, such as national Lisbon Strategy programmes. The next EU spending plan is not on the agenda.
6 Dec 2005 — Washington Defence Minister Karl Erjavec on a five-day visit to the US Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to continue his five-day visit to the US, where he is attending a three-day meeting of the SE European Defence Ministerial (SEDM). On Tuesday he is expected to meet US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. He is to visit the US air base in Norfolk on Wednesday, and meet members of the US Congress on Thursday and Friday.
5 Dec 2005 — Washington Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to begin a five-day visit to the US He will be taking part in a meeting of the Southeastern European Defence Ministerial (SEDM) on the first day.
5 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Portuguese State Secretary for European Affairs Fernando Reves is scheduled to pay a visit to Slovenia The 2007-2013 EU spending plan is to top the agenda of his talks with Slovenian counterpart Marcel Koprol.
5 Dec 2005 — Podgorica Minister Zver visiting Montenegro Education Minister Milan Zver is to wrap up a two-day visit to Montenegro.
5 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of EU transport ministers EU transport ministers, including Slovenia's Janez Bozic, are to meet for a regular session that will discuss regulations on aviation safety and the Galileo global satellite navigation system.
5 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana 13th OSCE Ministerial Council The Slovenian OSCE chairmanship is to culminate with the ministerial the largest political event in the history of independent Slovenia. As many as 80 delegation have already confirmed their participation, including all 55 participating states, eleven partner states and several international organisations. Numerous bilateral meetings are also to take place. Chairman-in-Office Website Ministerial Council website Gospodarsko Razstavisce Venue Ready for OSCE Ministerial (News Release)
2 Dec 2005 — Brussels Minister Bajuk at the Financial Forum Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to take part in the Luxembourg Financial Forum.
2 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of EU justice ministers Justice Ministry State Secretary Robert Marolt is to take part in a . Data retention is on the agenda of the meeting.
2 Dec 2005 — Brussels Session of the EU Environment Council Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to represent Slovenia at the session of the EU Environment Council.
2 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Session of the Economic Social Council The Economic Social Council, a forum uniting employers, unions and the government, is to hold a session to debate the package of structural reforms.
2 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Slovenian-Croatian Commission of Historians in Session Again A bilateral commission of Slovenian and Croatian historians, tasked with writing a report on the relations between the two nations from the middle of the 19th century to 1991, is to hold its second session. A press conference by the heads of the commission, Slovenia's Janko Prunk and Croatia's Dusan Bilandzic, is scheduled for 4 PM. Information /MFA/
1 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Meeting of Coalition Parties today PM Janez Jansa is scheduled to meet the presidents of coalition parties and heads of deputy groups of coalition parties at 4 PM to discuss current political issues.
1 Dec 2005 — Brussels EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council Meeting The EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is to debate the internal market on energy and natural gas, climate change and information society. Slovenia will be represented by Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak.
1 Dec 2005 — Brussels Meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is set to attend the first day of a meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, which will focus on anti-terrorism measures and migrations.
1 Dec 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is to pass bills on the valuation and registration of real estate, and amendments to the acts on public sector wages and agriculture at its weekly session. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.