29 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Press conference on the euro switch Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and Governor of Banka Slovenije Mitja Gaspari are to hold a press conference at 11 am to speak about the euro switch on New Year's Day.
29 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Press conference of the National Statistics Office Representatives of the National Statistics Office are to speak about inflation in 2006 at a press conference scheduled for 10:30 am.
28 Dec 2006 — Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina EUFOR mission Slovenian Chief-of-Staff, Lieutenant-General Albin Gutman, is to visit Slovenian troops taking part in the EU-led EUFOR mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
22 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Bosnia-Herzegovina Security Minister Baris Colak Bosnia-Herzegovina Security Minister Baris Colak is to visit Slovenia at invitation of Slovenian opposite number Dragutin Mate. The ministers are to pen an agreement on police cooperation between the countries, after which they will issue statements to the press at 10:10 am.
21 Dec 2006 — Cerklje na Gorenjskem Visit of German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung is to pay a visit to Slovenia to present to his host, Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec, the activities Germany is planning in the field of the European security and defence policy as part of its stint as EU president that begins on 1 January. A statement for the press is scheduled for 7:50 pm.
20 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana "Social Outlook 2006" report The Government Institute for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development is to present its report "Social Outlook 2006"; at 9 am.
20 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of French Ambassador French Ambassador Chantal de Ghaisne de Bourmont is to pay a courtesy visit to Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant at noon.
20 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session A regular weekly government session is to begin at 10 AM with the agenda including the bill amending the financial operations of companies act and the proposal of the operational programme for curbing greenhouse gases emissions.
19 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Reception for the family members of the victims of the war for Slovenian independence PM Janez Jansa is to hold a reception for the family members of the Territorial Defence, police and civilian victims of the ten-day war for Slovenian independence.
19 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of a delegation of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress A delegation of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress in the Chinese province of Hainan is to be received at the Environment Ministry by the head of the environment and spatial planning directorate Radovan Tavzes.
19 Dec 2006 — Log pri Mengsu Reception for the diplomatic corps Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and wife Marjetica Rupel are to host a New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps; at 7 pm.
19 Dec 2006 — Budapest Meeting with Hungarian Deputy State Secretary for European Affairs European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to visit Hungary at the invitation of the Deputy State Secretary for European Affairs Gabor Ivan.
19 Dec - 20 Dec 2006 — Brussels Meeting of EU agriculture ministers Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic is to be in attendance at the opening of a two-day meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
18 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana PM Janez Janša Convened the Parternship Council Meeting Prime Minister Janez Jansa will host the presidents of the parliamentary parties that have signed the development partnership pact for an analysis of the work done so far and to determine future steps.
18 Dec 2006 — Otočec Defence Cooperation with Bosnia-Herzegovina Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will receive his counterpart from Bosnia-Herzegovina Nikola Radovanovic. The Ministers will discuss cooperation for the period after Bosnia-Herzegovina joins the Partnership for Peace and sign an agreement on cooperation in the area of defence.
18 Dec 2006 — Brussels Meeting of EU Environment Ministers Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik will attend a meeting of EU environment ministers. The agenda of the council includes the new framework directive to protect the marine environment, climate change in the light of last month's UN conference and the European Commission's Strategy and Action Plan for conserving biodiversity.
15 Dec 2006 — Brussels Meeting with European Commissioner Guenter Verheugen Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is set to meet European Commissioner Guenter Verheugen, who is responsible for public administration, entrepreneurship and industry. The Slovenian minister is also expected to attend the inauguration of Slovenia's standing mission in Brussels.
15 Dec 2006 — Maribor Inauguration of the headquarters of the Slovenian-European Natural Sciences Research Centre The headquarters of the Slovenian-European Natural Sciences Research Centre is to be inaugurated at a ceremony at 10 am, to be attended by European Commissioner for Science and Technology Janez Potocnik, Environment Minister Janez Podobnik and Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan. A press conference is scheduled for 1:30 pm.
14 Dec - 15 Dec 2006 — Brussels EU summit PM Janez Jansa, accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic, is to attend the two-day EU summit. Jansa is expected to speak to the press twice - first after the summit of the European People's Party at 4:30 pm, and later after the first part of the EU summit at 10 pm.
14 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Panel on the EU accession of Bulgaria A panel on the EU accession of Bulgaria is to get underway at 6 pm. The event is organised by the Government PR and Media Office and Center Evropa.
14 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Police museum Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Director General of Police Joze Romsek are to open a police museum at 1 pm.
13 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Collective bargaining agreement Trade unions representing civil servants and the government negotiating team are to sign an agreement at 2 PM to determine how the talks on a collective bargaining agreement should continue. Prior to that, the Public Sector Unions' Confederation is to present its proposals for talks at 10:30 am.
13 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to hold its weekly session with the agenda including the bill on amending the economic zones act. A press conference is scheduled for 2 pm.
13 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Conference on the energy markets in SE Europe The Institute for Strategic Studies is to host a conference on the energy markets in SE Europe. According to Borut Grgic, the head of the institute, the discussion is to focus on trends in the markets and the potential to introduce environment-friendlier sustainable energy. Following the conference, the institute plans to publish a study on the issue. The event is to open at 8:40 am with an address by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
12 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Press conference of the public sector trade unions Public sector trade unions are to hold a press conference on the public sector wage system and the negotiations on the collective agreement for the public sector. The conference, scheduled for 10 am, is also to be attended by Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant.
12 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Lecture on the EU's role in the Middle East The International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies is to host a lecture on the EU's role in the Middle East in association with the Government PR and Media Office and the Center Evropa information centre; begins at 5 pm.
12 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Session of the Strategic Council for Economic Development A session of the Strategic Council for Economic Development is to get underway at 4 pm. The agenda includes the 2006-2007 economic trends and the long-term financial sustainability against the backdrop of the tax reform, to enter into force in 2007, and the 2007/08 budget.
12 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Project of sustainable development The Environment Ministry is to outline at noon the results of an inventory of flora and fauna as well as habitats registered as part of a cross-border project of sustainable development with Austria.
12 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Lukenda project The Justice Ministry is to speak to the press at noon to look back on the first year of the Lukenda project for eliminating court backlogs by 2010.
12 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Presentation of the 18-month programme of EU presidency State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic, the German Ambassador to Slovenia Hans Joachim Goetz and the Portuguese Ambassador to Slovenia Maria do Carmo Allegro de Magalhaes are to present to the public at noon the 18-month programme of EU presidency, prepared by the three countries.
11 Dec - 12 Dec 2006 — Brussels Meeting of the EU's General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and EU Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic are to attend a two-day meeting of the EU's General Affairs and External Relations Council. At the meeting Slovenia, Germany and Portugal are to present their programme for the countries' successive six month stints as EU president between January 2007 and June 2008.
11 Dec - 12 Dec 2006 — Brussels Meeting of EU transport, telecommunications and energy ministers Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to attend a two-day meeting of EU transport, telecommunications and energy ministers.
11 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Talks on the social agreement Talks on the social agreement are to continue at noon. The partners are to discuss the chapter on employment and the labour market. The chief government negotiator Dusan Krajnik is to talk to the press at 3:15 pm.
11 Dec - 14 Dec 2006 — Moscow Session of the RCU council Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to begin a visit to Moscow, where he is to attend a session of the Regional Communications Union (RCU) council. At the session Slovenia will be given the status of an observer state. During the visit Vizjak is also to hold bilateral meetings with a number of Russian ministers.
8 Dec 2006 — Pristina, Pec, Serbia Meeting with Slovenian soldiers in Kosovo Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to visit Kosovo on Friday to meet Slovenian soldiers participating in the NATO-led KFOR peace keeping mission in the province. Erjavec is first scheduled to visit soldiers stationed in Pristina, where he will also meet the KFOR Deputy Commander, Major-General Roberto Bernardini. Later in the day Erjavec will meet the members of the infantry and transport units stationed in Pec and the Commander of Multi-National Task Force West, Brigadier-General Attilio Claudio Borreca.
8 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Session of the Economic and Social Council The Economic and Social Council, an industrial relations forum, is to be in session at 10 am. The likely agenda of the meeting includes the bill on health care and health insurance, among other issues.
8 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Presentation of data on economic growth The Statistics Office is to unveil preliminary data on economic growth in the third quarter of the year at a press conference scheduled for 10:30 am.
7 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session. The agenda includes a 2006-2009 stability programme and changes to the public funding of higher education. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, at 2 pm.
7 Dec 2006 — Cerklje ob Krki Protocol on the Cerklje ob Krki air base The ministers of economy, defence, transport and the environment are set to sign a protocol on the Cerklje ob Krki air base; at 4 pm.
7 Dec 2006 — London Phasing of EU funds Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to meet representatives of the British government and non-governmental organisations for an exchange of experience in the phasing of EU funds.
7 Dec - 11 Dec 2006 — Amman, Jordan Visit to Jordan Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to begin a five-day visit to Jordan.
6 Dec 2006 — Berlin Meeting of the next presiding EU troika Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet his opposite numbers from Germany and Portugal, which form the next presiding EU troika. The three are to unveil their 18-month presidency programme.
6 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana IUS Software awards The ten most influential legal experts in Slovenia as chosen by legal software applications maker IUS Software will be conferred their awards at 9 AM. Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is expected to be on hand.
6 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana National recognition for business excellence A news conference will present the 2006 national recognition for business excellence. The event at 10 am is to be attended by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Science and Technology Minister Jure Zupan and Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant. The recognitions will be conferred at 11 am.
6 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana News conference on the personal income tax Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and director general of the Tax Administration Ivan Simic will talk about the personal income tax for 2006 at a news conference scheduled for 11 am.
5 Dec - 6 Dec 2006 — Skopje, Macedonia Meeting with Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister responsible for EU affairs State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic is to begin a two-day visit to Macedonia, where he will meet the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for EU affairs, Gabriela Konevska Trajkovska.
5 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Second anniversary of the government cabinet Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to hold a press conference marking the second anniversary of the inauguration of the government cabinet; at noon.
4 Dec - 5 Dec 2006 — Brussels Meeting of EU justice and interior ministers Interior Minister Dragurin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to attend a two-day meeting of their EU colleagues. The first day will see the Justice Ministers discussing the Hague Programme and Mate signing a statement paving the way for Slovenia to become a member of the Pruem Treaty. The treaty enhances cross-border cooperation, in particular in combating terrorism, cross-border crime and illegal immigration.
4 Dec - 5 Dec 2006 — Brussels EU Competitiveness Council Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to be taking part in EU Competitiveness Council. At the two-day event the ministers will focus on modernising the bloc's customs regulations, examine the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy and the progress made in cutting red tape-related costs in companies.
4 Dec - 5 Dec 2006 — Helsinki Meeting of EU Education Ministers Education Minister Milan Zver is to attend an informal two-day meeting of EU Education Ministers aimed at furthering European cooperation in the field of vocational education and training. Zver is also to hold a bilateral meeting with his Norwegian counterpart.
3 Dec - 5 Dec 2006 — Brussels Ministerial of OSCE Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a ministerial of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The three-day event which started on Sunday focuses on a reform of the organisation and Kazakhstan's bid for presidency in 2009.
1 Dec 2006 — Brussels Session of the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council The closing of a session of the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council is to be attended by Marko Strovs, director general of the Directorate for Labour Relations and Labour Rights at the Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Ministry.
1 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting on biomass Participants of a meeting on biomass and other renewable energy sources, organised by the Slovenian biomass association and the National Council will be addressed by Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik and National Council Speaker Janez Susnik.
1 Dec 2006 — Moravske Toplice Discussion on free movement of goods and people Representatives of hauliers and transport ministries from Austria, Hungary, Italy and Slovenia are to discuss free movement of goods and people as one of the fundamentals of the common European market.
1 Dec 2006 — Berlin, Vienna Meeting with German and Austrian Interior Ministers Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will visit Germany and Austria, meeting his German and Austrian opposite numbers Wolfgang Schauble and Liese Prokop.
1 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Turkey's top EU accession negotiator Turkey's top EU accession negotiator Ali Bacaban is to arrive in Slovenia. He is expected to meet Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (at 8:30 am), European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic (9:15 am) and head of the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Jozef Jerovsek (10:30 am)
30 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Indonesian Minister for Research and Technology Slovenia and Indonesia are to sign an accord on cooperation in science and technology as Indonesian Minister for Research and Technology Kadiman Kusmayanto pays a visit at the invitation of Slovenian counterpart Jure Zupan; at 2 pm.
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2006 — Brussels EU Council of Employment, Social Policy, Public Health and Consumer Protection The start of a two-day session of the EU Council of Employment, Social Policy, Public Health and Consumer Protection begins. Health Minister Andrej Brucan will be representing Slovenia.
30 Nov 2006 — Vilnius, Lithuania Schengen Interior ministers from Schengen zone candidates, including Slovenia, are to discuss the Portuguese proposal that would make it possible to expand the Schengen passport-free area to the EU newcomers in 2007 as initially planned.
30 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session A bill on election campaigning, a draft defence programme for the 2007-2012 period and a 2007-2013 action plan for the disabled will be on the agenda of the weekly cabinet session. A press conference is scheduled for 2 pm.
29 Nov - 3 Dec 2006 — Ljubljana The 22nd Slovenian Book Fair The 22nd Slovenian Book Fair is to get under way with an award ceremony at 6 pm. As part of the fair, which will be open for visitors between 29 November and 3 December, Mladinska knjiga publishers are set to launch a new book by President Janez Drnovsek.
29 Nov 2006 — Riga, Latvia NATO Summit Prime Minister Janez Jansa is scheduled to take part in a NATO summit, accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec. The opening session is to begin at 8:20 am, whereas Jansa is expected to speak to the press at 12:45 pm.
28 Nov 2006 — Brussels Session of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a session of EU finance ministers, and open a display of Slovenian euro coins.
28 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana IPPC Directive meeting The final meeting within the project under the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive is to open at 11 am, to be attended by Environment Minister Janez Podobnik, Bavarian Environment Minitser Werner Schnappauf, Germany Environment Ministry State Secretary Michael Mueller and Belgian Ambassador Jean-Louis Mignot.
28 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Deputy Macedonian Environment Minister and State Secretary Environment Ministry State Secretary Marko Starman is due to meet Deputy Macedonian Environment Minister Sonja Lepitkova and State Secretary Dejan Panevski to determine the priorities of cooperation between the two ministries.
28 Nov 2006 — Munich Meeting with Bavarian Justice Minister Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is to wrap up a visit at the invitation of Bavarian Justice Minister Beate Merk.
28 Nov - 29 Nov 2006 — Riga, Latvia NATO summit Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a two-day NATO summit, accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec. Officials from 26 member states are expected to focus on the alliance's transformation and its peacekeeping operations, in particular the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. The summit is to open with a dinner hosted by NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer.
27 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Science awards Several science awards and mentions, including the Zois Award, are to be given out at a ceremony beginning at 8 pm, with Prime Minister Janez Jansa as the key-note speaker.
27 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Major General Mason C. Whitney of the Colorado National Guard Major General Mason C. Whitney, the adjutant general of the Colorado National Guard, is to begin a several-day visit to Slovenia upon the invitation of Slovenia's Armed Forces chief-of-staff, Lieutenant-General Albin Gutman.
27 Nov - 28 Nov 2006 — Tampere, Finland Barcelona Process meeting FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a Barcelona Process meeting at which foreign ministers from the EU and south Mediterranean countries are to assess a five-year working programme agreed upon last year.
27 Nov 2006 — Bled Meeting of the agricultural consultants A traditional meeting of the agricultural consultants is to begin at 9:30 am focusing on the development of agriculture and rural areas in the period between 2007 and 2013. Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Marija Lukacic is to be one of the top officials at hand.
24 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Austrian Justice Minister Austrian Justice Minister Karin Gastinger is to wrap up her two-day stay in Slovenia by visiting the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court. Gastinger and Slovenian counterpart Lovro Sturm are also expected to make statements for the press at 11 am.
24 Nov 2006 — Destrnik Presentation of the construction of a mega amusement park Andrej Horvat, a state secretary in charge of development, is set to visit the region of Podravje to present the construction of a mega amusement park which is part of the government resolution on national development projects for 2007-2023. A press conference is scheduled for 12:30 pm.
24 Nov 2006 — Lenart Rudolf Maister Day Speaker of Parliament France Cukjati is to address the main ceremony on Rudolf Maister Day, marking 23 November 1918, when General Maister took control of Maribor and in effect secured what later became Slovenia's northern border; at 8 pm.
24 Nov 2006 — Tirana, Albania Central European Initiative Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the plenary session that is to wrap up a two-day summit of Central European Initiative, the forum that brings together 18 countries.
23 Nov 2006 — Vienna Board of Governors of the IAEA The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to convene the first regular session under the chairmanship of Slovenian Ambassador Ernest Petric.
23 Nov 2006 — Maribor Slovenia's Independence 15 Years Later A panel is to open at 10 am to discuss the theme "Slovenia's Independence 15 Years Later". Attendance is expected by Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver.
23 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana, Maribor Rudolf Maister Day Rudolf Maister Day, a holiday marking the day in 1918 when General Rudolf Maister took control of Maribor and in effect secured what later became Slovenia's northern border. Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to address at noon a ceremony in front of the Defence Ministry headquarters. President Janez Drnovsek is meanwhile expected to decorate several military figures.
23 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The government is to hold a regular weekly session, whose agenda includes a bill on the Roma, a semi-annual report on the preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency in the first half of 2008, and an 18-month presidency plan drafted by the presiding troika composed of Germany, Portugal and Slovenia. The press conference following the session is scheduled for 2 pm.
23 Nov - 24 Nov 2006 — Tirana, Albania Central European Initiative Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a two-day summit of Central European Initiative, the forum that brings together 18 countries. The event will open with a dinner hosted by Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha. The plenary session will be held on Friday. On the sidelines of the summit, an Economy Ministry delegation is due to take part in the panel of economy ministers.
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2006 — Tripoli, Libya Ministerial of EU and African Union member states A two-day ministerial of EU and African Union member states on migrations and development is to get underway. Also attending will be State Secretary at the Interior Ministry Zvonko Zinrajh.
22 Nov 2006 — Helsinki Working visit to Finland Prime Minister Janez Jansa will pay a working visit to Finland, meeting his Finnish counterpart Matti Vanhanen (at 12:30 am) and Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Paavo Lipponen (at 11:30 pm). Jansa and Vanhanen are scheduled to speak to the press at 2:30 pm.
21 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting with representatives of trade unions Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet at 15:30 pm representatives of trade unions to discuss the state of social dialogue in Slovenia. The meeting was requested by trade unions, which are dissatisfied with the way Labour Minister Janez Drobnic conducts social dialogue.
21 Nov 2006 — Brussels Session of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic will be taking part in the final day of the session of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
21 Nov 2006 — Brussels Informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of regional policy Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar is to attend an informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of regional policy.
21 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic is to meet his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel (10 am) and Prime Minister Janez Jansa (10:30 am) during his visit to Slovenia. Draskovic and Rupel are to talk to the press at 11 am. Prime Minister receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
17 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Kosovo PM Agim Ceku Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak are scheduled to meet for separate talks Kosovo PM Agim Ceku, who is due to take part in the Portoroz Business Conference. The meeting with Jansa is scheduled for 9:30 am and the meeting with Rupel at 10 am.
17 Nov 2006 — Sofia, Bulgaria Meeting with Bulgarian Environment Minister Djevdet Chakurov Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to meet his Bulgarian host and counterpart Djevdet Chakurov.
17 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana International conference on workers' mobility An international conference on workers' mobility is to open at 9 am. The event is organised by the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs at the conclusion of the European Year of Workers' Mobility.
17 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana The Euro-Mediterranean Summit The Euro-Mediterranean summit of economic and social councils and similar institutions is to wrap up with the adoption of a final declaration (4 pm) and an address by Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Janez Drobnic (5 pm).
16 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Press Conference of CoE Human Rights Commissioner CoE Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg is to speak to the press at 9 am to present his position on the controversy surrounding the relocation of a Roma family. Hammarberg talked to government officials as well as representatives of NGOs and the Roma on Tuesday and Wednesday.
16 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana The Euro-Mediterranean summit The Euro-Mediterranean summit of economic and social councils and similar institutions is set to continue with a 9 am session expected to be attended by PM Janez Jansa, Dimitris Dimitriadis, the president of the European Economic and Social Committee, and Dusan Rebolj, the head of the Slovenian Economic and Social Council. Dimitriadis and Rebolj are also expected to take part in a press conference at 10:30 am, along with Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Janez Drobnic.
16 Nov 2006 — Sveti Stefan, Montenegro The 3rd forum on economic development of SE Europe President Janez Drnovsek is to attend the 3rd forum on economic development of SE Europe.
16 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting with the head of the Serbian office for EU accession Janez Lenarcic, the head of the Government Office for European Affairs (SVEZ), is to meet Tanja Miscevic, the head of the Serbian office for EU accession. The pair is expected to discuss preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency and its assistance in Serbia's progress towards the block.
16 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to meet for its regular session at which it is expected to debate the amendments to the act on railroad transport. A press conference is scheduled for after the session at 2 pm.
16 Nov - 17 Nov 2006 — Portorož Business Conference-development of the financial and real sector A two-day business conference discussing the development of the financial and real sector in transitional economies is to get underway at 9:30 am. As part of the event sponsored by business daily Finance a survey on the development of financial markets in SE Europe is to be unveiled at 10 am. One of the panels is to be addressed by Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
15 Nov - 16 Nov 2006 — Rome The meeting of the signatories The fourth meeting of the signatories of the convention on cross-border environmental impacts of industrial accidents is to get underway. The two-day event is also attended by a delegation of the Slovenian Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning.
15 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana, Postojna Visit of Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg is scheduled to hold talks with Interior Minister Dragutin Mate (9 am) and Education Minister Milan Zver, who heads the government commission for the Roma. The CoE official is also expected to meet (11 am) the Roma family that have been temporarily relocated to a former barracks in Postojna following protests by the locals of the village of Ambrus, central Slovenia. Mate and Zver are to talk to the press, while a news conference by Hammarberg is scheduled for Thursday.
14 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana The euro campaign The euro campaign in Slovenia, sponsored by the government and the central bank, is to be presented at a press conference at 10 am, while communications directors for the euro are to gather for their annual meeting at 9 am. The purpose of the meeting is to coordinate communication activities among EU member states, the European System of Central Banks and the European Commission.
14 Nov 2006 — Vienna Janez Drnovsek at the Vienna Book Week President Janez Drnovsek is to meet his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer (12:30 pm) and launch his new book "Bistvo Sveta" (The Essence of the World) at the Vienna Book Week.
14 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Manuel Lobo Antunes, European affairs state secretary Manuel Lobo Antunes, European affairs state secretary at the Portuguese Foreign Ministry, is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation by the head of the Government Office for European Affairs (SVEZ) Janez Lenarcic. The Portuguese official is scheduled to meet Foreign Ministry State Secretary Bozo Cerar at 3 pm.
10 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Official trip of PM to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to speak to the press at noon ahead of his official trip to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
10 Nov - 24 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Ljubljana International Film Festival The 17th annual Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) is to get under way.
10 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana An international conference on renewable energy sources An international conference is to highlight development prospects for Slovenia and SE Europe in terms of renewable energy sources. The event, which is to open at 9 am, is to feature European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik, Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Environment Minister Janez Podobnik and Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Marija Lukacic.
10 Nov 2006 — Portorož A round-table debate Buisness daily Finance and the Ljubljana Stock Exchange have organised a round-table debate featuring Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Finance Ministry State Secretary Andrej Sircelj, chairman of the Restitution Fund (SOD) Marko Pogacnik and Damjan Mihevc, the chief supervisor of insurer Zavarovalnica Triglav. The event begins at 11 am.
10 Nov 2006 — Bled Annual meeting of Slovenian bankers The annual meeting of Slovenian bankers is to get under way at 9 am with an address by Bank of Slovenia Governor Mitja Gaspari and Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. The Banks' Association-sponsored event is set to discuss possible scenarios for euro introduction in the future, development of the banking sector in the new EU members on the path towards the eurozone and Slovenia's experience in transition and monetary policy. A special panel at 11:30 am is to focus on the forthcoming euro changeover.
9 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to convene a regular weekly session at 10 am to discuss, among other things, the 2006 autumn report of the Institute for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development. A press conference is scheduled for 2 pm.
9 Nov 2006 — Varpalota, Hungary "Falcon Strike" military exercise Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Slovenian Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff, Lieut. Gen. Albin Gutman are to view the training of the 10th motorised battalion as part of the "Falcon Strike" military exercise.
9 Nov - 10 Nov 2006 — Moscow Council of Europe ministers of justice and internal affairs Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is due to attend a two-day conference of Council of Europe (CoE) ministers of justice and internal affairs. The event, which will discuss ways to improve European cooperation in criminal matters, will open with an address by President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Secretary General of CoE Maud de Boer-Buquicchio.
9 Nov - 10 Nov 2006 — Monaco Conference Finance for Transport Networks Transport Minister Janez Bozic will be attending an international conference entitled Finance for Transport Networks: Meeting the Challenge of Euro-Mediterranean Economic Integration. The two-day event, also attended by European Commissioner for Transport Jacques Barrot, aims at exchanging experience in financing transport networks.
8 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Press Conference of PM on topical political issues Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to hold a press conference to talk about topical political issues; at 11 am.
8 Nov - 13 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana The 20th Frankfurt after Frankfurt book fair The 20th Frankfurt after Frankfurt book fair is to get underway. Showcasing a selection of books displayed at the International Frankfurt Book Fair, the exhibition is to run through 13 November.
8 Nov - 9 Nov 2006 — Alpbach, Switzerland Alpine Conference The ninth Alpine Conference is to kick off. The two-day event will also be attended by State Secretary at the Environment Ministry Marko Starman.
8 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting with Slovenian Mufti Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet the Slovenian Mufti, Nedzad Grabus, at 10:30 am.
8 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Galileo Satellite Navigation The executive director of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority Pedro Pedreira is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of Higher Education Minister Jure Zupan and Transport Minister Janez Bozic. The officials are to discuss the Galileo satellite navigation project and speak to the press at 1:45 pm.
8 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Working group for Slovenia's presidency Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet at noon the core working group tasked with the preparations for Slovenia's stint as EU president. The 18-month presidency programme which has been drafted in conjunction with Germany and Portugal is to top the agenda.
6 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Government Session on Budget Bill The government is to convene a session at 4 pm to debate the amended 2008 budget bill. A press conference is scheduled for 5 pm.
6 Nov 2006 — London World Travel Market Slovenian exhibitors, headed by the Slovenian Tourist Board (STO) are to display what they have to offer at the World Travel Market. The STO is to hold a press conference at 1 pm, featuring Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, among others.
6 Nov 2006 — Nairobi, Kenya UN Climate Change Convention A delegation of the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning is to attend the 2nd meeting of the parties to the Kyoto Protocol, in conjunction with the 12th session of the Conference of the parties to the UN Climate Change Convention. The session is to run until 17 November with the ministerial held between 15 and 17 November.
6 Nov 2006 — Brussels Conference on Global Alliance Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to take part in a conference on global alliance. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is to make an opening address.
3 Nov 2006 — Verona, Italy Conference on road safety EU transport ministers, including Slovenia's Janez Bozic, are to begin a conference on road safety.
2 Nov - 4 Nov 2006 — Dublin The Foundation Forum 2006 Labour Minister Janez Drobnic is to take part in the Foundation Forum 2006 on living standards and working conditions as part of his three-day visit to the Irish capital.
2 Nov 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Alain Pompidou Alain Pompidou, the head of the European Patent Office, is to meet Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and representatives of the Intellectual Property Office during his visit to Slovenia.
2 Nov 2006 — Nova Gorica A panel on Competitiveness in Tourism A panel on improving competitiveness and entrepreneurship in tourism is to feature the chairman of casino operator Hit Niko Trost and the heads of the Economy Ministry's directorates for entrepreneurship and tourism, Andrej Kitanovski and Marjan Hribar. The debate gets underway at 5 pm.
26 Oct 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju Salzburg forum A meeting of interior ministers from member states of the Salzburg forum, who are to focus on alternative solutions to averting the delay in the expansion of the Schengen zone. The conclusions of the talks, which involve Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia, will be presented to the press at 12:30 pm by Slovenia's Dragutin Mate and his Austrian counterpart Liese Prokop.
26 Oct 2006 — Koper Ceremony marking the Independence A ceremony marking 15 years since the last soldier of the Yugoslav People's Army left Slovenia following the 1991 Independence War is to begin in Koper at 4 pm. Also attending the ceremony will be PM Janez Jansa and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec. The latter is to open an exhibition entitled "The War for Slovenia 91" at 2 pm.
26 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting of SLOMAK The SLOMAK coordinating body of the Slovenian minority is to meet at 10:30 am to focus on the current situation of the Slovenian minority in Austria's Carinthia and Styria, in Hungary, Croatia and Italy. Also attending the session will be Janez Kramberger, the chair of the parliamentary commission for Slovenians abroad, and State Secretary for Slovenians Abroad Zorko Pelikan.
26 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session to discuss the plan of community works for 2007 and 2008 and the proposal for the distribution of emission coupons between 2008 and 2012, among other topics. A news conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 1 pm.
25 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Session of the council for development cooperation The council for development cooperation is to hold its maiden session at 11 am. The opening address is to be delivered by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
25 Oct 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju PM to unveil a plaque Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to unveil at 10 am a plaque dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Slovenia's independence.
25 Oct - 26 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Panajotis Karvounis is to arrive for a two-day visit The deputy head of the European Commission DG Communication Panajotis Karvounis is to arrive for a two-day visit. He will be presenting the EU's communication priorities here until Thursday.
25 Oct 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju An agreement on cross-border police cooperation in crime prevention Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Hungarian Minister of Justice and Law Enforcement Jozsef Petretei are to sign an agreement on cross-border police cooperation in crime prevention. A press conference is scheduled for 11:45 am.
25 Oct 2006 — Zaragoza/Madrid Working visit to Spain Government Development Office State Secretary Andrej Horvat is to pay a working visit to Spain.
25 Oct 2006 — Paris 20th anniversary since the Skocjan Caves were made part of the UNESCO World Heritage List Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a show on the 20th anniversary since the Skocjan Caves were made part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Podobnik is expected to hold talks with the UNESCO director general Koichiro Matsuura and French Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development Nelly Olin. Opening of the Exhibition Marking the 20th Anniversary of Including Škocjan Caves on the UNESCO World Heritage Sight List in Paris
25 Oct 2006 — Portorož The 8th annual congress on roads and transport Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to open the 8th annual congress on roads and transport at 2 pm.
25 Oct - 26 Oct 2006 — Maribor Energy 06 Energy 06, a two-day conference on the electricity market, is to get underway at 9:30 am. The opening address will be delivered by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
24 Oct 2006 — Munich Expo Real 2006 Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is due to visit EXPO REAL 2006, the real-estate fair.
24 Oct - 26 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana The Eureka 2006 technology fair The Eureka 2006 technology fair is to open, to run until 26 October under the motto "Slovenia's Development Potential". The three-day event, which will be opened at 4 pm by Economy Ministry State Secretary Andrijana Starina Kosem, is to feature the R&D achievements of 30 Slovenian companies and 11 faculties.
24 Oct - 25 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council An Agriculture Ministry delegation is to attend a two-day session of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council. Fisheries and the reform of the wine sector are to top the agenda.
24 Oct 2006 — Trieste Meeting with Riccardo Illy Local Self-Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar is due to meet Riccardo Illy, the head of the Italy's Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region. Zagar is also to meet representatives of the Slovenian minority in Italy and the Italian minority in Slovenia.
23 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Support for Improvement in Governance and Management programme A delegation of the Support for Improvement in Governance and Management programme, a joint initiative of the EU and OECD, are to arrive for a visit in Slovenia. On the first day of their visit here, the delegation is due to meet Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant at 9 am.
23 Oct - 24 Oct 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju Two-day workshop on the right to trial within a reasonable time Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is to welcome at 9 am participants to the two-day workshop on the right to trial within a reasonable time. The event is sponsored by the Judiciary Education Centre, which operates as part of the Justice Ministry, and the Council of Europe's Directorate General for Human Rights.
23 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Project of national health system modernisation Health Minister Andrej Brucan and State Secretary Dorjan Marusic are to unveil at a press conference at noon a project of national health system modernisation, which is part of the government resolution on national development projects for 2007-2023.
23 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg EU Environment Council Environment Ministry State Secretary Marko Starman is set to take part in the EU Environment Council. The agenda includes a draft directive on the quality of air and a strategy for the preservation of the maritime environment.
23 Oct 2006 — Budapest The 50th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution. FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the ceremony on the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution.
23 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana PM takes questions from the floor The National Assembly convenes a regular October session at 2 pm. Prime Minister Janez Jansa will be taking questions from the floor at 3 pm.
18 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Implementation of the CoE Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings The Slovenian Interior Ministry and the Council of Europe (CoE) resource centre are to hold a debate on the implementation of the CoE Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to deliver the opening address at 9:30 am.
18 Oct 2006 — Portorož Conference on port management and logistics A conference on port management and logistics is to open at 9 am. Luka Koper chairman Robert Casar and the transport ministers of Slovenia and Macedonia, Janez Bozic and Mile Janakievski, are among the participants.
18 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Talks with the President of the French Senate Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to hold talks at 4:30 pm with the President of the French Senate Christian Poncelet, who is in Slovenia to attend a conference on bicamerality on Thursday.
17 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana The 12th Slovenian Festival of Science The 12th Slovenian Festival of Science is to get underway focusing on improving life through science. The event runs through Thursday. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan is expected to attend the opening at 10 am. A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 am.
17 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of Danish Transport Minister Danish Transport Minister Flemming Hansen is to visit on the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Janez Bozic. Following the talks, both ministers are expected to give a joint press conference scheduled for 10:30 am. A visit to the port operator Luka Koper is also planned with a statement to the press scheduled for 4:30 pm.
17 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg Meeting of foreign ministers FM Dimitrij Rupel will be taking part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers. European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic, who will also be in attendance, is expected to participate in a working meeting with Slovenian representatives at the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
17 Oct - 19 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Bulgarian Army Chief-of-Staff on a three-day official visit Bulgarian Army Chief-of-Staff, General Zlatan Stoykov, is to launch a three-day official visit on the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart, Lieutenant General Albin Gutman. A meeting with Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is scheduled for Wednesday.
16 Oct - 17 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg Session of EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Foreign Ministry State Secretary Bozo Cerar are to be taking part in a two-day session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council.
16 Oct 2006 — Udine, Italy Ministerial conference of pan-European transport routes Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to be taking part in a ministerial conference on the importance of pan-European transport routes.
13 Oct 2006 — Maribor Borstnik Theatre Festival The 41st Borstnik Theatre Festival, the country's leading theatre festival, is to kick-off with the first production at 7 pm.
13 Oct 2006 — Portorož The Days of Slovenian Law Experts The Days of Slovenian Law Experts are to continue among others with a panel at 5 pm on the relations between the branches of power in parliamentary democracy which is also to see the participation of Justice Minister Lovro Sturm and President of the Supreme Court Franc Testen.
12 Oct - 14 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Official visit of Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic is to arrive for a three-day official visit to Slovenia at invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Janez Drnovsek. The two officials are to hold a news conference on 1:30 pm. Vujanovic is also expected to hold talks with PM Janez Jansa at 4 pm and Ljubljana Mayor Danica Simsic at 4:40 pm.
12 Oct - 13 Oct 2006 — Budva, Montenegro Meeting of interior ministers Slovenian Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet his Croatian and Montenegrin counterparts, Ivica Kirin and Jusuf Kalemperovic, at a two-day meeting of interior ministers from the region for talks on strengthening relations and fighting organised crime.
12 Oct - 13 Oct 2006 — Athens, Greece Meeting of Mediterranean countries dealing with EU's future and illegal migrations A two-day informal meeting of Mediterranean countries dealing with EU's future and illegal migrations is also to be attended by Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel, who is expected to meet his Greek counterpart Dora Bakoyannis at the sidelines of the event.
12 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg EU Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council The EU Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council is to hold a meeting, attended also by Slovenian Transport Minister Janez Bozic.
12 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Resolution on National Developments Projects for 2007-2023 The cabinet is to discuss the draft Resolution on National Developments Projects for 2007-2023 as well as the report on the implementation of the Lisbon reforms programme as it meets for a regular weekly session. A news conference is scheduled for after the session at 3 pm. Meanwhile, PM Janez Jansa is to hold a press conference at 2 pm to speak about the resolution.
11 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana 15th anniversary of the Customs Administration Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to address a ceremony on the 15th anniversary of the Customs Administration; at noon.
11 Oct - 15 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Committee of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) Defence Minister Karl Erjavec, the honorary president of the organising committee of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) conference, is to present the 58th event that is to run in Slovenia until Sunday.
11 Oct - 14 Oct 2006 — Yerevan, Armenia Conference of justice ministers of the Council of Europe states Justice Ministry State Secretary Robert Marolt is to take part in a conference of justice ministers of the Council of Europe states entitled "Victims: Place, Rights and Assistance". The event runs until Saturday.
11 Oct - 12 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana International conference on climate change Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to address at 9 am the participants of a two-day international conference on climate change, organised by the German ECOLOGIC institute. Podobnik will also host Elliot Morley, the UK government's special representative on the Gleneagles Dialogue on climate change.
10 Oct 2006 — Maribor SDS support for Maribor mayor Janez Jansa, the leader of the Slovenian Democrats (SDS), is to be in Slovenia's second-largest city to rally support for Gregor Pivec, an independent who is running for Maribor mayor with the backing of the SDS and several other parties.
10 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg ECOFIN The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) is to hold a meeting, attended also by Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
10 Oct 2006 — Brussels European Affairs State Secretary in Brussels European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to meet the leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) Graham Watson and the vice-president of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Hannes Swoboda. He is also expected to meet Slovenian MEPs and Joseph Daul, the chair of the European Parliament's committee on agriculture and rural development.
10 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Working visit of Luxembourg's FM Jean Asselborn Luxembourg's FM Jean Asselborn is to pay a working visit to Slovenia that will focus on strengthening political dialogue between the two countries. Apart from meeting his counterpart Dimitrij Rupel at 10 am, Asselborn is expected to meet at 11:20 am Anton Kokalj, the chair of the parliamentary EU affairs committee. Rupel and Asselborn are scheduled to speak to the press at 12:10 pm.
9 Oct 2006 — Berlin EU transport policy Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to meet his German and Portuguese counterparts to discuss a joint 18-month programme on EU transport policy during the three countries' respective stints as EU presidents.
9 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Presentation of Budget 2007/2008 MPs are to meet for an extraordinary session at 10 am at which PM Janez Jansa and Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk are to present the changes to the 2007 budget and the 2008 budget bill. It is as yet unknow when a session at which they are to pass the two documents is to be held.
6 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day is to be marked by en event, organised by public broadcaster RTV Slovenija and Ozara Slovenija, a mental health NGO. An address at noon by Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to be followed by a screening of a documentary entitled "The Silence Needs to be Broken".
5 Oct 2006 — Maribor Session of the Manager Association The autumn session of the Manager Association is to kick off at 3 pm with an address by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. The association's Manager of the Year award will be handed out at 8 pm.
5 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to begin a regular session at 10 am, discussing among other things a proposal of the 2006-2016 programme for children and young people. A news conference is scheduled for at 2 pm.
5 Oct - 6 Oct 2006 — Washington International business conference of the Center for Strategic and International Studies on investment opportunities in SE Europe Economy Ministry State Secretary Andrijana Starina Kosem is to attend a two-day international business conference of the Center for Strategic and International Studies on investment opportunities in SE Europe. She will be delivering a speech on Slovenia's economic cooperation with the countries of the Western Balkans.
5 Oct - 6 Oct 2006 — Luxembourg Meeting of EU justice and interior ministers A two day meeting of EU justice and interior ministers is to kick off, attended also by Slovenia's justice and interior ministers, Lovro Sturm and Dragutin Mate. On the first day of the meeting, the interior ministers are expected to discuss the solutions for the technical issues regarding the implementation of the Schengen Information System II (SIS II).
4 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting of coalition parties leaders Coalition parties leaders and heads of deputy groups are to meet at 12:30 pm at the behest of PM Janez Jansa to discuss topical issues.
4 Oct - 5 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Festival for the third life period A two-day festival for the third life period is to start at 10 am with addresses by PM Janez Jansa and Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Janez Drobnic.
4 Oct 2006 — Gastein, Austria European Health Forum Health Ministry State Secretary Dorjan Marusic is to attend the 9th European Health Forum, entitled Creating a Better Future for Health in Europe.
3 Oct 2006 — Nova Gorica Establishment of the Faculty for Applied Social Studies Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to be the speaker of honour at the official signing of an agreement on the establishment of the Faculty for Applied Social Studies; at noon.
3 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Contract for the construction of the new National Library (NUK) Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan and Ljubljana Mayor Danica Simsic are to sign at 11 am a contract on the transfer of municipal land needed for the construction of the new National Library (NUK) onto the state. Statements for the press by Zupan and Simsic as well as by Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti and NUK Director Lenart Setinc are scheduled afterwards.
2 Oct 2006 — Lisbon Foreign Minister's visit to Portugal Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to hold talks with Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado as part of his working visit to Portugal.
2 Oct 2006 — Berlin Troika's preparations for successive EU presidencies Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet his counterparts from Germany and Portugal as part of the troika's preparations for successive EU presidencies starting in 2007.
2 Oct - 10 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Festival City of Women The 12th City of Women, an international festival of contemporary art, is to kick off. The festival runs until 10 October.
2 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Open day of the Jozef Stefan Institute The Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia's top research institution, will host an open day and panel dedicated to environment and health. The 10 am panel is to feature Environment Minister Janez Podobnik, Health Minister Andrej Brucan, Higher Education Minister Jure Zupan and the head of the institute, Jadran Lenarcic.
2 Oct 2006 — Ljubljana Presentation of the new banking bill Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is expected to present the new banking bill and amendments to the act on excise duties at a press conference scheduled for 10 am.
2 Oct 2006 — Rome Meeting of the Quadrilateral Foreign Ministry State Secretary Bozo Cerar is to attend a meeting of the Quadrilateral as Italy's presidency of the group runs out.
2 Oct - 3 Oct 2006 — Levi, Finland Informal meeting of EU foreign ministers Kosovo and the EU's future role in the region will top the agenda of a two-day informal meeting of EU foreign ministers. Slovenia's Karl Erjavec is expected to attend.
1 Oct - 6 Oct 2006 — Portorož The Golden Drum Festival The Golden Drum 2006 advertising festival will officially open at 8 pm.
29 Sep 2006 — Portorož An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers is to continue at 8:30 am, and is to include a formal session of the NATO-Russia Council (11:30 am) focusing on the marine operation Active Endeavour. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is to hold a news conference at 12:45 pm. Slovenian PM Janez Jansa is expected to meet senior NATO officials as he visits Portoroz.
29 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Changes to the act on municipal funding Local Government and Regional Development Minister Ivan Zagar is to talk about changes to the act on municipal funding, adopted by the government on Thursday, at a press conference scheduled for 11:30 am.
29 Sep 2006 — Madrid Meeting on illegal migrations Eight Mediterranean EU members are to discuss illegal migrations at a meeting hosted by Spain. Slovenia is to be represented by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Interior Ministry State Secretary Zvonko Zinrajh.
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session. The agenda includes amendments to the 2007 budget act and the 2008 budget bill, changes to the act on referenda, the banking act and changes to the act on excise duties. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 3 pm.
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Conference on digital broadcasting Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to deliver the opening address at the conference on digital broadcasting, which is organised by the Economy Ministry in conjunction with the European Commission; at 9:30 am.
28 Sep - 29 Sep 2006 — Brussels Pharmaceutical Forum Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to take part in a two-day Pharmaceutical Forum, which will focus on progress in the reduction of differences in drug prices among the EU member states.
28 Sep - 29 Sep 2006 — Portorož An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers is to get underway. The two-day meeting is to be chaired by NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer. The session gets underway at 3:30 pm, while a joint press conference of De Hoop Scheffer and Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is scheduled for 6:50 pm.
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session The agenda includes amendments to the 2007 budget act and the 2008 budget bill, changes to the act on referenda, the banking act and changes to the act on excise duties. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 3 PM.
28 Sep - 30 Sep 2006 — Portorož Informal meeting of Defence Ministers (IDM 2-2006) The two-day meeting is to be chaired by NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer. The session gets underway at 3:30 PM, while a joint press conference of De Hoop Scheffer and Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is scheduled for 6:50 PM. Informal meeting of Defence Ministers IDM 2-2006
27 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Meeting with the president of the Macedonian Constitutional Court Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is to meet the president of the Macedonian Constitutional Court Mahmut Jusufi as the latter pays an official visit to Slovenia. At 10 am.
27 Sep 2006 — Bled The 11th international congress of ear, nose and throat doctors The 11th international congress of ear, nose and throat doctors is to kick off at 6 pm with Health Minister Andrej Brucan expected to deliver the welcome address.
27 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Conference on hate speech by Human Rights Ombudsman Human Rights Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek is to launch a conference on hate speech, focusing on the role of public speech in forming social relations. The event, entitled "Words are Actions Driven by Speech" is to kick off at 9 am.
27 Sep 2006 — Tampere, Finland The 4th Quality Conference 2006 for Public Administrations in the EU Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to be one of the 1,200 civil servants to attend the 4th Quality Conference 2006 for Public Administrations in the EU.
27 Sep 2006 — Tirana, Albania Meeting of the Southeastern European Defence Ministerial Franci Znidarsic, state secretary at the Defence Ministry, is to attend a meeting of the Southeastern European Defence Ministerial (SEDM).
26 Sep 2006 — Portorož Presentation of preparations for the informal meeting of NATO Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to present the preparations for the informal meeting of NATO defence ministers taking place in Portoroz on Thursday and Friday; at 1:30 pm.
25 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina's Minister of Security Barisa Colak Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina's Minister of Security Barisa Colak, who will be on a visit to Slovenia. Their discussions are expected to focus on combating illegal migrations, organised crime and terrorism. A press statement is scheduled for 11:30 am.
25 Sep 2006 — Brussels Meeting of EU ministers responsible for competition EU ministers responsible for competition are to meet. Slovenia is to be represented by Economy Ministry State Secretary Andrijana Starina Kosem.
25 Sep 2006 — Oulu, Finland Informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers EU agriculture ministers, including Slovenia's Marija Lukacic, are to hold an informal meeting dedicated to the future of the Common Agriculture Policy.
25 Sep 2006 — Vienna The Chairmanship of the board of governors of the IAEA Slovenian Ambassador to Austria Ernest Petric is to take over the chairmanship of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
22 Sep 2006 — Postojna Meeting on regional cooperation in the management of the water resources A working meeting on regional cooperation in the management of the water resources and the coast and sea shared by Adriatic countries will be held the Karst Research Institute as part of Slovenia's Barcelona Convention presidency activities. Statements for the press, including by Environment Minister Janez Podobnik, are scheduled for 12:30 pm.
22 Sep - 24 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Union of EU capitals The 46th general assembly of the Union of EU capitals is to kick off in the spirit of the European Car Free Day. The two-day event, hosted by Ljubljana and featuring representatives of 21 European capitals, will begin at 10 am with an address by Ljubljana Mayor Danica Simsic and a presentation on climate change by Nicholas Hanley, head of the European Commission's Directorate General for the Environment.
22 Sep 2006 — Maribor The Danube Rectors Conference European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik is to address the participates on the second day of the Danube Rectors Conference. This-year's conference is entitled "The Lisbon Strategy - the Role of Universities and the Competitiveness of the Danube Region". At 9:00 am.
22 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Local Elections The official campaigning for the local elections is to begin with exactly a month left before the ballot.
22 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Health Minister Andrej Brucan will receive his Mexican counterpart Julio Frenk Health Minister Andrej Brucan will receive his Mexican counterpart Julio Frenk at 1 pm. The pair are expected to exchange views on health care systems and on cooperation in the World Health Organisation.
22 Sep 2006 — Krško The European Energy Forum The European Energy Forum will conclude its visit to Slovenia with a news conference at 12:30 pm attended by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, MEP Romana Jordan Cizelj and Giles Chichester, the president of the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.
21 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes the bill on Slovenian Engineering Academy alongside changes to the acts on electronic telecommunications; on courts; and on judicial service among other topics. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 pm.
20 Sep 2006 — Videm-Dobrepolje/Ribnica Cabinet's Wednesday visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region As part of the cabinet's Wednesday visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region, Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to visit with Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak three companies. Accompanying the pair to one of the companies will also be Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic. Other cabinet ministers will also be touring the region.
20 Sep - 22 Sep 2006 — Portorož The Days of Slovenian Administration The Days of Slovenian Administration, a three-day event aimed at discussing government reforms, the public sector and Slovenia's 2008 stint as EU president, is to get underway. The opening, scheduled for 10:30 am, is to be followed by a panel on Slovenia's EU presidency that will include Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant, State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic and MEP Miha Brejc as participants. A news conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
20 Sep - 23 Sep 2006 — Singapore Meeting of the World Bank and IMF A four-day meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary fund, which is also attended by a delegation of the Slovenian Finance Ministry and Bank or Slovenia, is to conclude.
20 Sep - 22 Sep 2006 — Tampere, Finland Informal meeting of EU Interior and Justice Ministers A working dinner is to launch an informal three-day meeting of EU interior and justice ministers, including Slovenia's Dragutin Mate and Lovro Sturm. The ministers are expected to discuss the delay in the expansion of the Schengen zone as well as efforts to tackle illegal migration.
20 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet's one-day visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region The cabinet is to hold a one-day visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region. As part of its latest stop in its tour of Slovenia's statistical regions, the cabinet will first hold a working meeting that is to be followed by meetings with politicians and business people from the region. A charity football match between the government and local officials is to be the final order of the day. Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak are to speak to the press at 5:15 pm.
19 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Government student affairs Council The government student affairs council, presided by Education Minister Milan Zver, is to meet at 11.30 to discuss, among other things, the resolution on the national 2006-2010 higher education programme. A news conference is scheduled for 13.30 pm.
19 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Public debate on Social Inclusion The Labour Ministry and the Employment office are to host a public debate on social inclusion, the employment of disabled persons and other persons difficult to employ and the challenges of the labour market. Also present at the debate, which is to begin at 5 am, will be Labour Minister Janez Drobnic.
19 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana European Mobility Week The Environment and Spatial Planning Ministry is to present to the press at 9 am its activities during the European Mobility Week.
19 Sep - 21 Sep 2006 — Portorož Nuclear Energy for New Europe 2006 An international conference entitled "Nuclear Energy for New Europe 2006" is to get underway at 9 AM. The three-day event is organised by the association of Slovenian nuclear energy experts.
18 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Economic cooperation with Algeria Algerian Minister of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Handicrafts Mustapha Benbada is to discuss at noon economic cooperation with his Slovenian host and counterpart Andrej Vizjak.
18 Sep - 21 Sep 2006 — Moscow/Irkutsk 4th Baikal Economic Forum Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to begin an official four-day visit to Russia, where he is to meet his Russian counterpart Igor Levitin and take part at the 4th Baikal Economic Forum.
18 Sep 2006 — Brussels The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council is to hold a meeting, discussing the reform of the wine sector. Slovenian Agriculture minister Marija Lukacic is to be on hand.
18 Sep - 28 Sep 2006 — New York UN General Assembly in New York Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to begin a ten-day visit to the US, where he is to attend the session of the UN General Assembly and host a meeting of the Human Security Network, among other things.
15 Sep 2006 — Cerje Return Primorsko region to the country with a national ceremony Slovenia will remember the return of a large part of the Primorsko region to the country with a national ceremony at the as yet unfinished memorial to the defenders of Slovenian territory on Mount Cerje. PM Janez Jansa is to be the speaker of honour at the event that gets underway at 5:30 pm.
15 Sep 2006 — Brussels Meeting of foreign ministers FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers that will be dedicated to reviewing the latest developments in the Western Balkans, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Lebanon.
14 Sep - 17 Sep 2006 — Portorož Festival of Slovenian Film The 9th Festival of Slovenian Film (FSF) is to get underway at 8:30 PM. A total of 82 films, 21 of which will be competing for the Vesna Award, will be showcased at the event. At the outset of the festival legendary Slovenian director Peter Zobec is to be given the Badjur Award for life-time achievement in Slovenian film.
14 Sep - 15 Sep 2006 — New York Talks on international migration and development in NY Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is scheduled to launch a two-day visit to New York, where he is to attend a UN-sponsored round of talks on international migration and development.
14 Sep 2006 — Vienna Meeting of foreign ministers of the Regional Partnership Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the Regional Partnership - featuring Slovenia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia - that will focus on Serbia's cooperation with the EU.
14 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes the package of bills making up the tax reform. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 pm.
13 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament ends a two-day official visit to Slovenia Speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament, the Sejm, Marko Jurek is to end a two-day official visit to Slovenia. He is to meet PM Janez Jansa (12:45 pm), President Janez Drnovsek (noon) and Ljubljana Archbishop and Metropolitan Alojz Uran (5 pm). Jurek is also scheduled to hold meetings with heads of deputy groups (9 am) and members of the parliamentary foreign policy and EU affairs committees (10 am and 11 am).
12 Sep - 13 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Visit of the speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament Speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament, the Sejm, Marko Jurek is to arrive for a two-day visit to Slovenia. He is to hold talks with Slovenian counterpart France Cukjati at 3:50 pm, with the two officials expected to speak to the press at 4:35 pm.
11 Sep - 14 Sep 2006 — Copenhagen Meeting of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to attend a four-day meeting of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe which is to discuss the European strategy on noncommunicable diseases, the future of the WHO Regional Office for Europe and health security, among other items on the agenda.
10 Sep - 11 Sep 2006 — Helsinki Prime Minister Attends the Sixth ASEM Summit in Helsinki On 10 and 11 September, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, will attend the sixth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM Summit) in Helsinki, at invitation of the Finnish Prime Minister, Matti Vanhanen. Prime Minister Janez Janša Attends the Sixth ASEM Summit in Helsinki
8 Sep - 9 Sep 2006 — Helsinki Meeting of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to be taking part in a meeting of EU finance ministers. Prior to that meeting, Bajuk is to take part in a meeting of finance ministers from the eurozone, which Slovenia is to join as of the beginning of next year.
7 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana PM Janez Jansa's meeting with Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to receive at 3 PM Human Rights Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek, who will hand him the ombudsman's annual report for 2005. Prime Minister Janez Janša Receives Human Rights Ombudsman
6 Sep - 7 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to meet his Spanish counterpart Elena Salgado Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to meet his Spanish counterpart Elena Salgado, who is launching a two-day visit to Slovenia. The pair are to hold a press conference at noon.
6 Sep - 10 Sep 2006 — Lipica Vilenica International Literary Festival The 21st Vilenica International Literary Festival, featuring dozens of authors from over 20 countries, is to get underway at 6 PM with an address by FM Dimitrij Rupel. The five-day event, traditionally organised by the Association of Slovenian Writers (DSP) and the Vilenica Cultural Association, reflects on Europe's cultural diversity.
6 Sep - 13 Sep 2006 — Celje Opening of International Trade Fair in Celje The 39th International Trade Fair in Celje will get underway at 11 AM with an opening address by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. The week-long event, the largest trade fair in Slovenia, will host more than 1,500 exhibitors from 35 countries across some 60,000 square metres of exhibition space.
1 Sep 2006 — Kredarica PM Janez Janša will Attend the Event “Top at the Top” Prime Minister Janez Janša will attend the event “Top at the Top” organised by Triglav Assurance Company, which will take place at Kredarica. At 6 p.m., he will be present at the official part of the event “We Are not Alone at the Top”, and at the submission of a donation cheque to the Slovenian Association of Cancer Patients.
1 Sep - 2 Sep 2006 — Lappeenranta Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel at an Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will take part in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers. The agenda of the two-day event includes the Middle East, Iran and Russia.
31 Aug 2006 — Ljubljana Regular Weekly Government Session A press conference is scheduled for 2 pm.
30 Aug - 1 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana Official Visit of Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan will begin an official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of Prime Minister Janez Janša, the first high-level state visit by a Chinese official to Slovenia in four years. He is will meet PM Janez Janša, President of the Republic Janez Drnovšek, and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
30 Aug 2006 — Ljubljana/Koper Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Related to Rail Corridor Prague - Koper Senior officials from the Slovenian, Czech and Austrian transport ministries will sign a memorandum of understanding on the priority treatment, development and use of the rail corridor Prague - Ceske Budejovice - Linz - Graz - Maribor - Ljubljana - Koper.
30 Aug 2006 — Ljubljana PM Janez Janša’s Presentation of the Proposal for Tax Reforms PM Janez Janša is to meet presidents and deputy group chairs of coalition parties to unveil the proposal for tax reforms. The tax reform package will also be presented to the Development Partnership council. Prime Minister is to be joined by Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk in presenting the reforms to trade unions, which is to be followed by a press conference by Minister Bajuk and Finance Ministry State Secretary Andrej Šircelj.
29 Aug - 30 Aug 2006 — Ljubljana Official Visit of Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kazuo Kitagawa Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kazuo Kitagawa will meet Slovenian delegation led by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and President Janez Drnovšek on the last day of his visit to Slovenia.
25 Aug 2006 — Brussels EU foreign ministers about the participation of member states in the UN mission in Lebanon EU foreign ministers are to convene an extraordinary meeting at 3 PM to debate the participation of member states in the UN mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Slovenia, which will be represented by FM Dimitrij Rupel, has not made a final decision on its contribution yet.
24 Aug 2006 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is to convene its first regular session after the summer recess. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
17 Aug - 18 Aug 2006 — Murska Sobota/Beltinci Annexation of Prekmurje Remembered as National Holiday A national holiday, marking the unification of Slovenia's northeasternmost region of Prekmurje with what was in 1919 Yugoslavia's predecessor, will be marked in Slovenia. The day is not a bank holiday. The central ceremony, at which PM Janez Jansa is to be the speaker of honour, will take place on Friday.
16 Aug 2006 — London EU interior ministers to discuss aviation security Several EU interior ministers, including Slovenia's Dragutin Mate, are to meet UK Home Secretary John Reid to discuss aviation security in the wake of a recent terror plot broken up by the British police.
1 Aug 2006 — Brussels Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of the EU (GAERC) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will attend the extraordinary meeting of the Council of the European Union (GAERC), at which the EU foreign ministers will discuss the Middle East crisis.
30 Jul 2006 — Vršič Celebration of 90th Anniversary of Russian Chapel below the Vršič Mountain Pass Celebration of 90 th Anniversary of Russian Chapel below the Vršič Mountain Pass, the honorary patron of which is Prime Minister Janez Janša. High state representatives will attend the celebration, among which will be PM Janez Janša, Russian government delegation with the Chairman of the Russian Council of the Federation Sergey Mironov, delegation of Russian Orthodox Church and President of the European Parliament Josep Borrell. A special celebration will be dedicated to renaming a section of Kranjska gora – Vršič Road into Russian Road.
28 Jul - 30 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Official Visit of the Chairman of the Russian Council of the Federation Sergey Mironov Chairman of the Russian Council of the Federation Sergey Mironov will pay an official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of the President of the National Council Janez Sušnik. Mironov will hold talks with Janez Sušnik, Prime Minister Janez Janša and President of the Republic Janez Drnovšek.
27 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Regular Weekly Government Session At its regular weekly session, the government will discuss a package of laws. Among the issues on the agenda are trade bill, public procurement bill, bill on public-private partnership, minimum wage bill and changes to the act on the prevention of illegal work and employment.
26 Jul 2006 — Beograd Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to pay a working visit to Serbia Minister Rupel is set to meet his counterpart Vuk Draskovic (12:30 PM) and President Boris Tadic (11:30 AM). Rupel and Draskovic are to talk to the press at 1:30 PM.
25 Jul 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju Ministers and state secretaries are to hold meetings with senior representatives of several EU member states that had already chaired the EU As part of preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency, cabinet ministers and state secretaries are to hold meetings with senior representatives of several EU member states that had already chaired the EU. The participants are to be addressed by PM Janez Jansa at 9 AM. Prime Minister participates in the Seminar on the EU Presidency organized for Ministers and State Secretaries
25 Jul 2006 — Brdo pri Kranju Meeting of the core working group for Slovenia's presidency of the EU The core working group for Slovenia's presidency of the EU, headed by PM Janez Jansa, is to review headway in the preparations for the chairmanship and examine open issues. The meeting starts at 2 PM. Eighth Session on Preparations for Slovenia's EU Presidency
24 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Official Visit of Latvian Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis Latvian Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis, who is on an official visit to Slovenia, is to hold talks with PM Janez Jansa and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. PM Kalvitis will also meet President of the Republic Janez Drnovšek and Speaker of the Parliament France Cukjati. Prime Minister Janez Janša entertains Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis
24 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Finance Ministry to Outline Tax Reform Framework Today The Finance Ministry is to present the framework tax reform measures at a press conference scheduled for 11:30 AM.
21 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Continuation of Regular Weekly Government Session At its regular weekly session, the government will continue discussing expenditure plan for the 2007 and 2008 budgets.
20 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku to Pay a Visit to Slovenia Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku will pay a visit to Slovenia during which he will present his views on the future of Kosovo to Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, and Speaker of the Parliament France Cukjati.
20 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Regular Weekly Government Session At its regular weekly session, the government will discuss the euro bill and changes to the misdemeanours act. In addition, the agenda of the session also includes an expenditure plan for the 2007 and 2008 budgets.
19 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana Presentation of Biometric Passports At a press conference, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will present new biometric passports that Slovenian citizens will be able to obtain from 28 August 2006. Minister Rupel at the presentation of new biometric passports
18 Jul 2006 — Rovinj Official Meeting of Slovenian and Croatian Interior Ministers Dragutin Mate and Ivica Kirin Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to hold an official meeting with his Croatian counterpart Ivica Kirin to discuss the fight against illegal migrations, organised crime and other forms of cross-border crime. The ministers will also discuss police cooperation during the tourist season.
18 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana PM Janez Janša to Hold a Meeting of Coalition Deputies with his Cabinet Prime Minister Janez Janša will have a meeting of coalition deputies with his cabinet to discuss the draft Resolution on National Development Projects for 2007-2023.
17 Jul 2006 — Ljubljana German Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee on a Working Visit to Slovenia German Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee will pay a visit to Slovenia upon an invitation by Slovenian Transport Minister Janez Bozic. The ministers will focus on joint interests and strategy during the Slovenian and the German presidencies to the EU and will visit the Slovenian Port of Koper. Slovenian and German Transport Ministers Discuss Cooperation
15 Jul 2006 — Nova Gorica 100 Years of Alpine Rail Line Transalpina The 100th anniversary of the rail line between the northern Slovenian town of Jesenice and the western town of Nova Gorica, the last section of a line running from the Czech Republic to northern Italy, is to be celebrated with a ceremony in Nova Gorica on Saturday, 15 July 2006, at 6 p.m.. The ceremony in front of the Nova Gorica train station will include a varied arts programme, while members of the Slovenian government and invited guests, are scheduled to arrive to Nova Gorica on an old train. Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to be the keynote speaker at the ceremony. Special events on the anniversary are to be held in other towns along the line, including Jesenice, Bled, Bohinjska Bistrica, Most na Soci and Kanal. 100 Years of Alpine Railway
11 Jul 2006 — Rabat Minister Mate at Euro-African Conference Minister of the Interior Dragutin Mate will attend the final day of two-day Euro-African conference on immigration. The conference, organised by Morocco and France, is to see the participation of 60 countries from the EU and Africa and several regional and international organisations.
11 Jul 2006 — Brussels Slovenia's Eurozone Membership Minister of Finance Andrej Bajuk will take part in the session of the Council of the EU (ECOFIN). Slovenia is expected to get the final green light for joining the eurozone as EU finance ministers meet. The decision will complete the formalities required to make Slovenia the 13th member of the Eurozone. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 p.m., which is to be ensued by a special ceremony at Rond-Point Schuman to mark Slovenia's upcoming membership of the monetary union. Slovenia Given the Final Green Light for the Adoption of Euro
7 Jul - 11 Jul 2006 — Washington, Cleveland PM Jansa to Pay First Official Visit to the US Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to start his first official visit in the United States today. During