28 Feb 2006 — Trieste Ministers to Discuss 5th Pan-European Transport Route Today Transport ministers of Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovenia are to meet to discuss the completed work on road and railway infrastructure that is part of the 5th pan-European transport corridor. The ministers, including Slovenia's Janez Bozic, are also expected to sign an agreement on future activities. A press conference is scheduled for 1:10 PM.
27 Feb 2006 — Brussels FM Rupel is to take part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers A session of EU foreign ministers, including Slovenia's Dimitrij Rupel.
27 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Parliament Opens Regular Session with Q&A Time for PM Janez Janša and his ministers Parliament is to begin its regular February session, discussing the establishment of twelve new municipalities and the bill on Slovenians abroad among other issues. The session begin at 2 PM with a Q&A session for PM Janez Jansa and his ministers.
24 Feb - 26 Feb 2006 — Turin Minister Zver to attend the final events at the Turin Olympic Games Education and Sports Minister Milan Zver is to attend the final events at the Turin Olympic Games, through Sunday, to meet Slovenian athletes at the Olympic village and journalists.
24 Feb 2006 — Budapest Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to be on a visit to Hungary Simoniti and Hungarian counterpart Andras Bozoki are scheduled to sign the 2006-2008 programme on cooperation in culture following talks on cultural cooperation.
24 Feb 2006 — Vienna Minister Bručan to attend the meeting of EU health ministers Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to attend a meeting of EU health ministers and their counterparts from the candidates states dedicated to preventing the spread of the bird flu.
23 Feb 2006 — Brussels Minister Zver in Brussels today Education Minister Milan Zver is to attend a session of the EU Council for education, youth and culture.
23 Feb - 25 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Macedonian Justice Minister in Slovenia Macedonian Justice Minister Meri Mladenovska Georgievska is to meet Slovenian counterpart Lovro Sturm, as well as paying visits to the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court and the Supreme State Prosecutor's Office. Sturm and Mladenovska Georgievska are scheduled to speak to the press at 10:50 AM.
23 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Minister Podobnik is to talk with his counterparts from Muslim-Croat Federation and the Republic of Srpska Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to hold talks with his counterparts from Muslim-Croat Federation and the Republic of Srpska, Ramiz Mehmedagic and Muhamed Lisic, who will be attending a 9 AM presentation of Slovenia's environment policy.
23 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Weekly cabinet session The agenda includes amendments to the income tax act and the act on motor vehicle tax. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
22 Feb 2006 — Berlin Deputy head of the Government Office for European Affairs Katja Rejec Longar in Berlin today The deputy head of the Government Office for European Affairs (SVEZ) Katja Rejec Longar is to attend a meeting of officials from Slovenia, Germany and Portugal, the countries scheduled to chair the EU in 2007 and the first half of 2008.
22 Feb 2006 — Ptuj/Ormož Government Touring the Podravje Today The government is visiting a part of the northeastern region of Podravje today as it continues its tour of statistical regions.
21 Feb 2006 — Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenske Konjice Ahead of Wednesday's visit of the cabinet to the region of Podravje Several ministers are to pay a number of visits to companies and state institutions in the NE region of Podravje ahead of Wednesday's visit of the cabinet to the region. As part of the visit, Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to stop over in the municipality of Slovenske Konjice, where he is to hold a press conference on remedying the consequences of the 2005 summer hail storms.
21 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana The President of the European Parliament Josep Borrell is to wrap up a two-day official visit to Slovenia He is scheduled to meet President Janez Drnovsek (at 12:10 PM) and Prime Minister Janez Jansa at (1 PM) as well as heads of deputy groups and the chairs of the parliamentary foreign policy and EU affairs committees (at 10 AM). President of the European Parliament on Official Visit to Slovenia
21 Feb 2006 — Brussels Meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers State secretaries at the interior and justice ministries, Zvonko Zinrajh and Robert Marolt, are to take part in a meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers.
20 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Borrell to Visit Slovenia Today The president of the European Parliament, Josep Borrell, is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia. Today, Borrell is to meet his host, Parliament Speaker France Cukjati as well as President Janez Drnovsek and FM Dimitrij Rupel. On Tuesday, he is to hold talks with PM Janez Jansa to discus, among other topics, the EU's 2007-2013 spending plan. President of the European Parliament on Official Visit to Slovenia
20 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana, Idrija Spanish Minister of environment Christina Narbona Ruiz in Slovenia today Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to hold a working meeting with his Spanish counterpart Christina Narbona Ruiz. A statement to the press scheduled for 12:30 PM in Idrija.
20 Feb 2006 — Brussels Minister Lukačič is to attend the meeting of EU agriculture ministers EU agriculture ministers, including Slovenia's Marija Lukacic, are to focus at their session on the avian flu crisis, as the the deadly H5N1 strain of the disease has already reached the EU with wild birds.
17 Feb 2006 — Sarajevo Founding of the Slovenian Business Club in Sarajevo Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak is to attend the founding of the Slovenian Business Club, which is designed to promote Slovenian companies in Bosnia.
17 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana FM Dimitrij Rupel is to meet the leader of Mongenegro's strongest opposition party The leader of Montenegro's strongest opposition party, Predrag Bulatovic of the Socialist National Party, is to meet FM Dimitrij Rupel to discuss a referendum on Montenegrin independence, and the EU prospects of the Western Balkans. A statement to the press after 9:30 AM. Minister Rupel and Predrag Bulatović on the referendum and European perspective
17 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Minister Zver is to meet the Croatian Minister of Science, Education and Development Education and Sports Minister Milan Zver is to meet Croatian Minister of Science, Education and Development Dragan Primorac, who will be attended the CEEPUS ministerial.
16 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana, Velenje Education Minister Milan Zver is to receive Montenegrin Minister of Education and Science Slobodan Backovic Slovenia's assistance in the reform of the Montenegrin educational system is to top the agenda of the talks. Press statements are scheduled for 3 PM.
16 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is expected to adopt at its regular session amendments to the acts on municipalities and general practitioners, a bill on religious freedoms and amendments to the maritime code. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
16 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana PM Jansa scheduled to address participants of the Innovativeness Festival Prime Minister Janez Jansa, Development Minister Joze P. Damijan and Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak are to attend the Innovativeness Festival, organised by the Public Agency for Technological Development. The event starts at 9 AM, with PM Jansa scheduled to address participants at 3 PM.
15 Feb - 17 Feb 2006 — Colombo, Bangalore Drnovsek visits Sri Lanka and India President Janez Drnovsek is scheduled to arrive on a working visit in Sri Lanka for talks with President Mahinda Rajapakse, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake and Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera. In Bangalore Drnovsek is to attend the celebrations marking 25 years of the Art of Living Foundation, an NGO dedicated to helping individuals develop their highest potential. Official visit by Slovenian president to Sri Lanka President Dr Drnovšek attends 25th anniversary of Art of Living
15 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Prime Minister Janša is to host a meeting of inspectors PM Janez Jansa is to host a meeting of inspectors to discuss the work of inspection services; at 10 AM.
14 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Rupel to meet Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry and in the afternoon coordinator of the Slovenian Muslim community Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled to hold separate meetings with Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry Ron Prosor (10 AM) and acting coordinator of the Slovenian Muslim community Imam Ibrahim Malanovic (3 PM). Rupel is to address the press after the meetings. The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs pays a visit to Minister Rupel
14 Feb 2006 — Brussels Finance Minister Bajuk to take part in a meeting of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is scheduled to be taking part in a meeting of EU finance ministers that will review the European Commission's assessment of the Slovenian convergence programme, among other things
14 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Prime Minister Jansa is to hold a press conference PM Janez Jansa is to hold a press conference at 1 PM to speak about topical issues. The Prime Minister on Current Political Issues
13 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana PM Calls Emergency Session of National Security Council Prime Minister Janez Jansa has called an emergency session of the National Security Council for 3 PM on Monday to scrutinise the proposed measures to prevent the spread of bird flu in the country.
10 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Commissioner Rehn Continues Slovenia Visit European Enlargement Commissioner Oli Rehn is continuing his two-day visit to Slovenia on Friday. After holding separate talks with Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel late on Thursday, he will be received today by president Janez Drnovsek and members of the parliament's EU affairs committee. A press conference with FM Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 12:15 PM. Minister Rupel and Commissioner Rehn on the European perspective of the Western Balkans
9 Feb 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn on a two-day visit in Slovenia The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn is expected to arrive on a two-day visit in Slovenia, where he is to meet FM Dimitrij Rupel at 7:20 PM. A press conference is scheduled for Friday. Minister Rupel and Commissioner Rehn on the European perspective of the Western Balkans
9 Feb - 10 Feb 2006 — Toarmina Minister Erjavec at an unofficial meeting of NATO defence ministers Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend an unofficial meeting of NATO defence ministers.
9 Feb 2006 — Brussels Minister Virant in Brussels today A Slovenian delegation headed by Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to take part in a ministerial meeting with the EU Commissioner Vladimir Spidla.
9 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana PM Janša is to meet the representatives of SLOMAK Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to speak to representatives of SLOMAK, the organisation which associates the Slovenian minority from Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. A media statement is scheduled for 5 PM.
9 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes the bill on religious freedom, bill on the National Succession Fund, as well as amendments to the act on social security. A news conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
7 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana/Cankarjev dom Ceremony on the eve of Culture Day The Preseren Awards, the highest state prizes in the field of culture, are to be given out at a ceremony in the Cankarjev dom arts and conference centre on the eve of Culture Day. Top officials are to attend the award-winning ceremony. The ceremony is set to get underway at 8 PM.
3 Feb 2006 — Vatican city FM Rupel on a visit to Vatican Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled to pay a working visit to the Holy See. He is due to hold talks with the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States, Giovanni Lajolo. The pair are to address the press at 11:45 AM. Minister Rupel’s working visit to the Vatican
3 Feb - 4 Feb 2006 — Bled A two-day international academic forum on the flat tax A two-day international academic forum on the flat tax is to get underway at 9 AM. The event, organised by the Centre for Financial Excellence, is to see an address by Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
3 Feb - 5 Feb 2006 — Munich Minister Erjavec attending the opening of the Munich Security Conference Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend the opening of the 42nd Munich Security Conference. Erjavec is scheduled to meet Georgian counterpart Irakli Okruashvili on the sidelines of the event.
2 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana President Drnovsek about the latest developments related to his Darfur appeal President Janez Drnovsek is to hold a press conference at 5 PM to outline the latest developments related to his Darfur appeal.
2 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Swedish Parliament Speaker Bjoern von Sydow in Slovenia Swedish Parliament Speaker Bjoern von Sydow is to visit Slovenia to meet his Slovenian counterpart France Cukjati and other leading officials. Moreover, von Sydow is to deliver a lecture on strengthening democracy in the EU at the Ljubljana Faculty of Social Sciences. Cukjati and von Sydow are to speak to the press at 10:30 AM.
2 Feb 2006 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The cabinet is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes changes to the media act and oversight of state aid. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 PM.