29 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to meet Trade Unions’ Representatives PM Borut Pahor will meet the representatives of trade unions in public sector at 11 a.m.
24 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Government session The government is to hold its regular weekly session.
23 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to meet representatives of NGOs PM Borut Pahor will meet representatives of NGOs.
23 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to meet representatives of the Slovenian Bishops' Conference PM Borut Pahor will meet representatives of the Slovenian Bishops' Conference.
23 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Independence and Unity Day National Ceremony President of the Republic of Slovenia Danilo Türk will address the national ceremony marking Independence and Unity Day (observed on 26 December) at 8 p.m. PM Borut Pahor will also attend the ceremony.
23 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to attend the parliamentary ceremonial session The National Assembly will hold a ceremonial session at 7 p.m. ahead of Independence and Unity Day, to be attended by PM Borut Pahor.
22 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor at the National Assembly extraordinary session PM Borut Pahor is to attend the National Assembly extraordinary session to debate the government stimulus package aimed at dealing with the economic slowdown.
19 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to visit Ministry of Health PM Borut Pahor is to visit the ministry of health. On this occasion, the minister of health Borut Miklavčič will present him the work and priorities of his ministry.
18 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Government session The government will hold its regular weekly session at 5 p.m. to adopt a package of measures to help the economy in crisis.
18 Dec - 19 Dec 2008 — Brussels Minister Pogačnik at AGRIFISH Council Minister of agriculture, forestry and food Milan Pogačnik will attend a meeting of Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH).
17 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor at the session of Strategic Economic Council PM Borut Pahor is to attend the session of Strategic Economic Council, at which he will present a package of measures to mitigate financial and economic crisis.
17 Dec 2008 — Brussels Minister Svetlik at EPSCO Council Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Ivan Svetlik is to attend a meeting of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO).
15 Dec - 16 Dec 2008 — Taormina, Sicily Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Mediterranean EU Member States State secretary at the ministry of foreign affairs Dragoljuba Benčina is to attend the 6th informal meeting of foreign ministers of Mediterranean EU member states.
11 Dec - 12 Dec 2008 — Brussels PM Borut Pahor to attend European Council Prime Minister Borut Pahor is to attend the European Council meeting together with Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar and minister of Development and European Affairs Mitja Gaspari.
10 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Government session The government will hold its regular weekly session to adopt a decree governing the terms for loans to companies and appoint a strategic council on economy.
10 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Ministers Žbogar and Žeks to meet the representatives of Slovenian minority in Hungary Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar and minister for Slovenians abroad Boštjan Žeks will meet the representatives of the Slovenian minority in Hungary.
10 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to meet Nobel Laureate Al Gore Prime Minister Borut Pahor will have a meeting with environmental activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Al Gore at 4 p.m.
10 Dec 2008 — Athens Minister Lukšič to attend a CoE ministerial sports conference Minister of Education and Sport Igor Lukšič will attend a Council of Europe ministerial sports conference, which will focus on ethics and autonomy.
9 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Ministers Žbogar and Žeks to meet the representatives of Slovenian minorities Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar and minister for Slovenians abroad Boštjan Žeks will meet the representatives of the Slovenian minority in Croatia, Austria and Italy.
9 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Lukšič to present TIMSS results Minister of Education and Sport Igor Lukšič will present the results of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) for 2007.
9 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Meeting of Slovenian and Serbian Culture ministers Minister of Culture Majda Širca is to hold talks with the Serbian counterpart Nebojša Bradić.
9 Dec 2008 — Brussels Transport minister to attend TTE Council Minister of Transport Patrick Vlačič is attending a meeting of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.
9 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor to meet the representatives of the youth and pensioners Prime Minister Borut Pahor is meeting the representatives of youth and pensioner organisations as part of broad development dialogue.
8 Dec 2008 — Brussels Foreign and DEA ministers at a GAERC meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar and minister of Development and European Affairs Mitja Gaspari are to attend a meeting of the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC).
8 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor at a CCIS business summit The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIS) is to host a business summit featuring top Slovenian executives and policy makers, including Prime Minister Borut Pahor and minister of the Economy Matej Lahovnik.
5 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana PM Borut Pahor at the meeting with trade union representatives Prime Minister Borut Pahor is meeting trade union representatives as part of the ongoing dialogue with social partners on measures to fight the financial crisis.
5 Dec 2008 — Paris Minister Gaspari at the National Lisbon Coordinators meeting Minister for Development and European Affairs Mitja Gaspari is attending the meeting of National Coordinators for the Lisbon Strategy. The meeting is focusing on political and practical steps to be taken within the new cycle of the Lisbon Strategy implementation in the light of the global financial crisis. Press release of DEA ministry
4 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Gaspari to present government measures for economic crisis Minister responsible for development and European affairs Mitja Gaspari will present to the Chamber of Commerce government measures to alleviate the consequences of the economic crisis.
4 Dec - 5 Dec 2008 — Brussels Minister Erjavec at Environment Council Minister of the environment and spatial planning Karl Erjavec is to attend a session of the Council of environment ministers.
4 Dec 2008 — Ljubljana Government session The government will hold its regular weekly session. A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m.
2 Dec - 3 Dec 2008 — Brussels Foreign Minister Samuel Žbogar on NATO Ministerial Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar is on a two-day NATO ministerial.
2 Dec 2008 — Brussels Finance Minister Franc Križanič on ECOFIN Council Minister of Finance Franc Križanič is attending the meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN).
2 Dec - 3 Dec 2008 — Brussels Prime Minister Borut Pahor in Brussels Prime Minister Borut Pahor is on a two-day visit to Brussels. On this occasion, he will meet President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, European High Representative of CFSP Javier Solana, European Comissioners Janez Potočnik and Oli Rehn as well as with President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pöttering and Slovenian MEP’s.
1 Dec 2008 at 11am — LJUBLJANA The trade unions meeting The trade unions Pergam, KS 90 and KNSS are to speak about the current economic and social issues and the government's response to the crisis; at 11 AM.
1 Dec 2008 — SLOVENIA World AIDS Day Several events are scheduled to be held around Slovenia to mark World AIDS Day.
1 Dec 2008 at 2:30pm — LJUBLJANA Minister Svetlik will meet the representatives of Slovenia's organisations of the disabled Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik is to meet at 2:30 PM the representatives of Slovenia's organisations of the disabled to talk about the ministry's plans for protection of the disabled.
1 Dec 2008 at 4:30pm — PORTOROZ President Tuerk and Interior Minister Kresal will attend ceremonies President Danilo Tuerk and Interior Minister Katarina Kresal will attend ceremonies to mark the role of the police in the independence war at 4:30 PM.
1 Dec 2008 — MADRID, Spain Prime Minister will attend PES meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor is to attend a meeting of the Party of European Socialists (PES).
1 Dec 2008 at 10am — LJUBLJANA Justice Minister will meet Supreme Court President Justice Minister Ales Zalar is to meet Supreme Court President Franc Testen at 10 AM to discuss the ongoing strike by the judges.
27 Nov 2008 at 5pm — LJUBLJANA A panel about financial crisis Center Evropa will host a panel dubbed "Financial Crisis on the Threshold of the 10th Anniversary of the European Monetary Union", featuring France Arhar, Slovenia's first central bank governor, and IMAD boss Bostjan Vasle; at 5 PM.
27 Nov 2008 at 2pm — LJUBLJANA First regular weekly session of the new government The new government will hold its first regular weekly session. The cabinet will discuss a decree needed for the implementation of law amendments providing EUR 12bn in bank guarantees, while the agenda is likely to also include ambassador nominations. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
27 Nov 2008 at 6pm — BRDO PRI KRANJU A panel about the consequences of the financial crisis A 6 PM panel will ponder the economic consequences of the financial crisis. The panelists include GZS president Zdenko Pavcek and Drasko Veselinovic, the first boss of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange and incumbent chief of Dezelna banka bank.
26 Nov 2008 — TRIESTE, Italy Minister Zeks will meet with the representatives of the SKGZ and the SSO Bostjan Zeks, the first minister for Slovenians abroad, will launch his term with a 10 AM meeting Rudi Pavsic of the Slovenian Cultural and Economic Association (SKGZ) and Drago Stoka of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO).
26 Nov 2008 — ZAGREB, Croatia An Official visit of the President Danilo Tuerk to Croatia President Danilo Tuerk will pay an official visit to Croatia. He is to meet President Stipe Mesic, Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and Parliament Speaker Luka Bebic. A joint press statement with Mesic is scheduled for 12:30 PM.
26 Nov 2008 at 10:30am — LJUBLJANA Minister Vlacic will present the decision about motorway toll stickers Transport Minister Patrick Vlacic is to present the government's decision about the controversial motorway toll stickers at 10:30 AM.
25 Nov 2008 — BORDEAUX, France informal meeting of EU ministers Education Minister Igor Luksic will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for vocational education and training.
25 Nov 2008 — LJUBLJANA Session of ZSSS Slovenia's biggest trade union association, ZSSS, is to hold a session at 11 AM to adopt the positions on the draft EU working time directive.
25 Nov 2008 — LJUBLJANA President of the Parliament receives ambassadors Parliamentary Speaker Pavel Gantar will receive ambassadors of Greece and Macedonia, Dionyssios Coundoureas and Samoil Josif Filipovski; at 1 and 1:30 PM respectively.
24 Nov 2008 — LJUBLJANA Cabinet handover The outgoing cabinet will hand over offices to newly-elected ministers of the Borut Pahor government between 9 AM and 2 PM.
24 Nov - 26 Nov 2008 — MARSEILLE, France Informal ministerial on housing, urban development, and territorial cohesion and cohesion policy A national delegation will attend a three-day informal ministerial on housing, urban development, and territorial cohesion and cohesion policy.
19 Nov - 20 Nov 2008 — THE HAGUE, Netherlands Meeting of the European Police Chiefs Task Force Police chief Joze Romsek is to take part in a two-day meeting of the European Police Chiefs Task Force (EPCTF).
11 Nov 2008 — Brussels Signing an Agreement for Obtaining EU Solidarity Fund Resources Minister of Local Self-Government and Regional Policy Ivan Žagar and European Commissioner for Regional Policy Danuta Huebner will sign an agreement for Slovenia to obtain resources from the EU Solidarity Fund to repair damage caused by the 2007 flooding.
10 Nov 2008 — Brussels Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence at GAERC The ministers of foreign affairs and defence, Dimitrij Rupel and Karl Erjavec, will take part in a session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC).
7 Nov 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Extraordinary Meeting of the European Council on the Financial Crisis Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend an extraordinary meeting of the European Council on the financial crisis.
7 Nov 2008 — BRDO PRI KRANJU International Conference on Occupational Safety and Health An international conference on occupational safety and health organised by the Labour Ministry will open at 9 AM with the opening address by Minister Marjeta Cotman.
4 Nov 2008 — MARSEILLES, France Ministerial Meeting on the Mediterranean Union Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a ministerial meeting on the Mediterranean Union.
4 Nov 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will participate in a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council that is dedicated to measures to fight the global financial crisis.
3 Nov - 4 Nov 2008 — VICHY, France Ministerial conference on integration Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a two-day ministerial conference on integration.
3 Nov - 4 Nov 2008 — MARSEILLE, France Euro-Mediterranean Partnership Ministerial Meeting Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers and the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership ministerial meeting (until 4 November).
30 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Cabinet session The outgoing government will convene its weekly session; at 10 AM.
30 Oct 2008 — TRIESTE/RISANA, Italy Commemoration for the Basovizza Victims Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a commemoration for the Basovizza victims, killed by the Fascist regime; at 4 PM.
29 Oct 2008 — FRANCE, Paris Meeting of Director Generals on Urban Development Director General of the Directorate on Spatial Planning at the Environment Ministry Metka Cernelc will attend a meeting of director generals on urban development.
28 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA "The EU-US: Who Will Be Old and Who New Europe This Time" Center Evropa, the Government Communication Office and the Representation of the European Commission in Slovenia are to host a panel entitled "The EU-US: Who Will Be Old and Who New Europe This Time"; Center Evropa at 5 PM.
28 Oct - 29 Oct 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Meeting of Representatives of the Lisbon Council Development Minister Ziga Tuerk will attend a two-day meeting of representatives of the Lisbon Council.
28 Oct - 29 Oct 2008 — POCEK PRI POSTOJNI "Capabilities 2008" Military Exercise The biggest military exercise this year, Capabilities 2008, is to begin at 10 AM. 29.10. President Danilo Tuerk, the armed forces commander-in-chief, is to visit Capabilities 2008, the biggest military exercise this year, at noon.
27 Oct - 28 Oct 2008 — LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers Minister of Agriculture Iztok Jarc is to attend a meeting of EU ministers in charge of agriculture.
27 Oct 2008 — LEIPZIG, Germany "Business and Territorial Development" Conference Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend the conference "Business and Territorial Development".
22 Oct - 23 Oct 2008 — CHISINAU, Moldova Agriculture Ministerial of the Central European Initiative Agriculture Ministry State Secretary Branka Tome will attend a two-day agriculture ministerial of the Central European Initiative.
22 Oct - 24 Oct 2008 — PARIS, France 38th session of the OECD Public Governance Committee Outgoing Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant will participate in the 38th session of the OECD Public Governance Committee (until 24 Oct).
22 Oct 2008 — CAIRO, Egypt Environment Ministry State Secretary visit to Egypt Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj will meet Egyptian Minister of State for Environment Affairs Maged George.
21 Oct - 23 Oct 2008 — BRDO PRI KRANJU/LJUBLJANA State Visit of The British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Duke of Edinburgh The British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her husband, Duke of Edinburgh, will arrive on a state visit at 1:45 PM.
21 Oct - 23 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Visit of the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 21. 10. Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will be meeting at 5 PM his British counterpart David Miliband. 22. 10. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who is accompanying the royal couple during their visit to Slovenia, will meet chair of the parliamentary EU Affairs Committee Darja Lavtizar Bebler at 8:35 AM. He will attend a forum of the Institute for Strategic Studies at 3:15 PM.
21 Oct - 22 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA The 3rd Slovenian Forum of Innovation The 3rd Slovenian Forum of Innovation will open at 10 AM with an address by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. A panel at 11:30 AM will feature Development Minister Ziga Turk. 22.11. Development Minister Ziga Turk will take part in a panel on Developing an Effective Business Environment as part of the 3rd Slovenian Innovation Forum; at 5 PM.
20 Oct - 22 Oct 2008 — KRSKO Three-day nuclear accident exercise A three-day nuclear accident exercise will start at the Krsko Nuclear Power Plant. 22.10. A press conference is to be held at 12:30 PM by the organisers of the recent N-plant accident exercise.
20 Oct 2008 — PARIS, France Innovative Public Services Group Conference Public Administration State Secretary Roman Rep will head the Slovenian delegation at a conference sponsored by the Innovative Public Services Group at the European Public Administration Network.
20 Oct - 21 Oct 2008 — LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg Session of the EU Environment Council Environment Minister Janez Podobnik will take part in the two-day session of the EU Environment Council.
19 Oct - 20 Oct 2008 — CHISINAU, Moldova Interior Minister's working visit to Moldova Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will wrap up a two-day working visit.
16 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Meeting of the Slovenian and Slovak coordinators for OECD membership Development Minister Ziga Turk, the coordinator for Slovenia's OECD membership process, is to receive a delegation of Slovak officials in charge of OECD entry.
16 Oct 2008 — MARSEILLES, France Informal ministerial on the fight against poverty and social exclusion A Slovenian delegation will attend an informal ministerial on the fight against poverty and social exclusion.
15 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Meeting of Slovenian and Serbian Interior Ministers Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will address the press at 7 PM after meeting his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dacic.
15 Oct - 16 Oct 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Meeting of the European Council Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend the meeting of the European Council; until 16 October.
15 Oct - 16 Oct 2008 — BRDO PRI KRANJU Regional ministerial conference on illegal migration, organised crime, corruption and terrorism A regional ministerial conference on illegal migration, organised crime, corruption and terrorism starts at 1 PM; until 16 October. 16. 10: Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and his Austrian counterpart Maria Fekter will address the press at 1 PM to present conclusions of a regional ministerial conference on illegal migration, organised crime, corruption and terrorism.
15 Oct 2008 — STUTTGART, Germany Visit to the US European Command The deputy chief-of-staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Major General Alojz Steiner, is to pay a working visit to the US European Command (USEUCOM).
15 Oct - 16 Oct 2008 — BRATISLAVA, Slovakia European Investment Bank conference on the Jeremie financial instrument State Secretary Katja Lautar is to attend an European Investment Bank conference on the Jeremie financial instrument; until 16 October.
14 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Government session The government will convene its regular weekly session at 1:30 PM. Among other things it is expected to adopt amendments to the banking act.
14 Oct - 15 Oct 2008 — ZAGREB, Croatia Meeting of the Slovenian-Croatian Sava water management commission Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to attend a meeting of the Slovenian-Croatian Sava water management commission; until 15 October.
14 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Presentation of a Web Portal for Slovenians Living Abroad The Government Office for Slovenians Abroad is to present at 10 AM a web portal for Slovenians living abroad.
14 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Discussion on the Situation on the Financial Markets PM Janez Jansa, Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk, central bank governor Marko Kranjec, most likely PM-designate Borut Pahor and several others are to discuss the situation on the financial markets; at noon.
13 Oct 2008 — LUXEMBOURG Meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and European Affairs State Secretary Barbra Borota are to attend a meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council.
13 Oct 2008 — TALLINN, Estonia Meeting of the Slovenian and Estonian coordinators for OECD membership process A delegation of the Government Development Office will meet as part of Slovenia's road to the OECD the coordinator for Estonia's OECD membership process Marina Kaljurand.
10 Oct 2008 — LUXEMBOURG Session of the EU Council for Transport, Telecommunications and Energy The EU's Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council will be in session.
9 Oct 2008 — BUDAPEST, Hungary Informal meeting of defence ministers of NATO countries Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will attend an informal, two-day meeting of defence ministers of NATO countries.
9 Oct - 14 Oct 2008 — WASHINGTON, US Annual session of boards of governors of the WB Group and the IMF Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will attend the annual session of boards of governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
9 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Government session The government will convene a session to tackle the Lisbon strategy reform plan for Slovenia and decide on the resignation offered by the management of the national motorway company in the wake of the Sentvid tunnel incidents. A press conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
9 Oct 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Friends of Europe round-table Finance Minister Dimitrij Rupel will address, along with European Parliament President Hans Gert Poettering, a round-table of Friends of Europe.
8 Oct - 10 Oct 2008 — SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina Crans Montana Forum on regional cooperation State Secretary at the Government Development Office Katja Lautar will take part in the three-day Crans Montana Forum on regional cooperation.
7 Oct 2008 — BRATISLAVA, Slovakia Chief-of-Staff's visit to Slovakia The Slovenian Chief-of-Staff, Lt-Gen Albin Gutman, will pay a two-day working visit to Slovakia.
6 Oct - 7 Oct 2008 — LUXEMBOURG Meeting of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will attend a two-day meeting of EU finance ministers.
2 Oct 2008 — LUXEMBOURG Session of EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumer protection Labour Minister Marjeta Cotman will attend a regular session of EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumer protection.
2 Oct - 4 Oct 2008 — HEVIZ, Hungary Ministerial of the Salzburg Forum countries Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will take part in a ministerial of the Salzburg Forum countries (until 4 October).
1 Oct - 2 Oct 2008 — DEAUVILLE, France Informal meeting of EU defence ministers Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will take part in a two-day informal meeting of EU defence ministers.
1 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Seminar on energy efficiency A seminar on energy efficiency entitled "Efficient with Energy 008" opens at 9 AM with address by Development Minister Ziga Turk.
1 Oct 2008 — PIRAN The Environment Ministry to present complaints related to the planned construction of gas terminals in the Gulf of Trieste The Environment Ministry is to hold a press conference at 10 AM to present complaints related to the planned construction of gas terminals in the Gulf of Trieste by Italy.
1 Oct 2008 — LJUBLJANA Cabinet session The autumn forecast of the Institute for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD) will be the main item on the agenda of the weekly cabinet session. A press conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
30 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA High Austrian state honour to the Slovenian Chief-of-Staff Austrian Ambassador to Slovenia, Valentin Inzko, will present at 11 AM a high Austrian state honour to the Slovenian Chief-of-Staff, Lt-Gen Albin Gutman.
30 Sep 2008 — UMAG, Croatia Meeting of the Slovenian-Croatian Border Commission The Slovenian-Croatian commission of international law experts will meet for a third time to discuss ways to resolve the bilateral border issue. A statement is expected to 1 PM.
29 Sep - 30 Sep 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Meeting of EU agriculture ministers Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc will attend a meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
29 Sep 2008 — VIENNA, Austria 52nd General Conference of the IAEA Director of Slovenian national Nuclear Safety Administration, Andrej Stritar, will attend the 52nd general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
26 Sep 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Minister Kucler Dolinar to attend a meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council and a session of the EU Space Council Higher Education Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to attend a meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council and a session of the EU Space Council.
25 Sep 2008 — BRIJUNI, Croatia Slovenian Chief-of-Staff, Lt-Gen Gutman to attend a conference "Expansion of Peace and Security" Slovenian Chief-of-Staff, Lt-Gen Albin Gutman, is to attend a conference entitled "Expansion of Peace and Security".
25 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Minister Turk to attend an annual meeting of the working group for information processes of the European Trade Promotion Organisation Development Minister Ziga Turk is to attend an annual meeting of the working group for information processes of the European Trade Promotion Organisation; begins at 9:30 am.
25 Sep - 26 Sep 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Minister Mate to take part in a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will take part in a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
23 Sep 2008 — BOVEC The Government Office for Local Government and Regional Development to discuss about Italy-Slovenia INTERREG IIIA programme The Government Office for Local Government and Regional Development will discuss past cooperation as part of the Italy-Slovenia INTERREG IIIA programme at an 11 am press conference.
23 Sep - 26 Sep 2008 — NEW YORK, US The opening of the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly President Danilo Tuerk and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will take part in the opening of the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly. Rupel will also attend a meeting between EU finance ministers and Russia's Sergey Lavrov. 24 September - President Danilo Tuerk will address the UN General Assembly at 10:30 am local time, and will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the session. Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is due to take part in several multilateral meetings. 25 September - President Danilo Tuerk will co-chair a roundtable on education and health, address a panel on sustainable environment and take part in the closing high-level meeting on the Millennium Development Goals on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will attend a ministerial on interfaith dialogue and cooperation for peace, and hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. 26 September - President Danilo Tuerk will deliver a lecture entitled "EU and its Global Role: Which Partnerships are needed?" as part of the World Leadership Forum.
21 Sep 2008 — Slovenia Slovenia Holding Fifth General Election Slovenians will cast their vote in the parliamentary election. The polling stations will be open between 7 AM and 7 PM and the first results are expected to be in shortly after the polls close.
21 Sep - 23 Sep 2008 — Annecy Minister Jarc will attend informal session of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Iztok Jarc will attend an informal session of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
18 Sep 2008 — PARIS, France Informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of family affairs A Slovenian delegation is to attend an informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of family affairs.
18 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA FM statement on the called off sale of Slovenian property in Serbia Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to make a statement at 12:30 PM on the called off sale of property of Slovenian companies in Serbia.
18 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Implementation of the Lisbon strategy in Slovenia The Government Development office is to present at a press conference at 10:30 AM a draft reform programme on the implementation of the Lisbon strategy in Slovenia for 2008.
18 Sep 2008 — LONDON, UK Informal ministerial meeting of NATO members A Slovenian delegation will attend an informal ministerial meeting of NATO members.
16 Sep 2008 — BRDO PRI KRANJU International conference on legal aspects of religious freedom The Office for Religious Communities will host an international conference on legal aspects of religious freedom. A press conference is scheduled for 11 AM.
16 Sep 2008 — POSTOJNA Annual autumn meeting for foreign diplomats The Foreign Ministry will host the annual autumn meeting for foreign diplomats. Minister Dimitrij Rupel will address them at 2:15 PM.
15 Sep 2008 — OTOCEC Slovenia-Croatia cross-border programme The Slovenian and Croatian regional development ministers, Ivan Zagar and Petar Cobankovic, will attend the 10 AM presentation of the IPA Slovenia-Croatia cross-border programme for 2007-2013.
15 Sep 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will take part in a session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council.
12 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Environment ministry officials from Austria and Slovenia to meet Environment ministry officials from Austria and Slovenia are to present an example of best practice in the cross-border management of underground water at noon.
12 Sep 2008 — NICE, France Informal meeting of the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council Finance Ministry State Secretary Ziga Lavric is to attend an informal meeting of the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council.
12 Sep - 14 Sep 2008 — SOFIA, Bulgaria Conference of the NATO Military Committee The Slovenian Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff, Lt-Gen Albin Gutman, will take part in a conference of the NATO Military Committee which runs through Sunday.
11 Sep - 12 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Estonian President Visiting Slovenia President Danilo Tuerk is to host his Estonian counterpart Toomas Hendrik Ilves. The pair are to address the press at 1:15 pm, whereas a meeting with PM Janez Jansa is scheduled for 4:30 pm. 12 September - Visiting Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves is to be received by Parliament Speaker France Cukjati at 9:45 am and the chair of the EU Affairs Committee Anton Kokalj at 10:15 am.
11 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Parliamentary Speaker Cukjati to receive Philippines' Foreign Minister Alber G. Romul Parliamentary Speaker France Cukjati is to receive visiting Philippines' Foreign Minister Alber G. Romul at 10 am.
10 Sep 2008 — CELJE International conference dedicated to the European Centre for the Development of the Western Balkans Senior government officials from Slovenia, Macedonia, Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina will take part in a press conference at 9 am ahead of an international conference dedicated to the European Centre for the Development of the Western Balkans.
10 Sep 2008 — CELJE The 41st International Trade Fair The 41st International Trade Fair will get under way at 9:30 am. President Danilo Tuerk and Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak are expected to be on hand.
9 Sep - 10 Sep 2008 — STOCKHOLM, Sweden Minister Cotman to attend a Council of Europe conference Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to attend a Council of Europe conference entitled "Building a Europe for and with children".
9 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Minister Erjavec to open a photo exhibition about the Slovenian army's participation in Afghanistan Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to open at 4 pm a photo exhibition dedicated to the Slovenian army's participation in the international peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan.
9 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Minister Mazej Kukovic to speak about topical issues in health care Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to speak to the press at 11 am about topical issues in health care.
9 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Minister Turk to chair the meeting of the Competiveness Council Development Minister Ziga Turk is to chair the second meeting of the Competitiveness Council. A press conference is scheduled for 1:30 pm.
8 Sep 2008 — ROME, Italy Meeting of the coordinating committee of the Italian and Slovenian governments The coordinating committee of the Italian and Slovenian governments is to meet. Foreign ministers Dimitrij Rupel and Franco Frattini will speak to the press after the meeting, expectedly at 12:45 pm.
8 Sep 2008 — ANGERS, France Informal meeting of EU health ministers Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to take part in an informal meeting of EU health ministers.
5 Sep 2008 — MARIBOR Launch of the Slovenia-Hungary cross-border operative programme for 2007-2013 Regional Development Minister Ivan Zagar and Hungarian State Secretary Csabe Molnaris are to make a statement at 12:15 PM at the launch of the Slovenia-Hungary cross-border operative programme for 2007-2013.
5 Sep - 6 Sep 2008 — AVIGNON, France Informal meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will attend a two-day informal meeting of EU foreign ministers.
4 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Government session The cabinet is to hold its regular weekly session. A press conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
4 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Exhibition on Slovenia's EU presidency An exhibition on Slovenia's EU presidency in the first half of the 2008 is to open at the National Museum of Contemporary History at noon with a keynote by Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
3 Sep 2008 — LJUBLJANA Meeting with representatives of the Slovenian minority in Italy Foreign Minister will receive at 9:30 AM representatives of the Slovenian minority in Italy. The officials are expected to give statements after the meeting.
3 Sep 2008 — KRSKO Session of the bilateral commission for the Krsko Nuclear Power Plant Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and his Croatian counterpart Damir Polancec will address the press at 11 AM following a session of the bilateral commission for the Krsko Nuclear Power Plant.
3 Sep 2008 — SKOPJE, Macedonia Meeting of Slovenian and Macedonian Chiefs-of-Staffs Slovenian Chief-of-Staff Lt-Gen Albin Gutman is to meet his Macedonian counterpart, Lt-Gen Miroslav Stojanovski.
2 Sep 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Session of the government council for Slovenians abroad A session of the government council for Slovenians abroad, called by Prime Minister Janez Jansa, is to get underway at 10 AM with the participation of Jansa and several ministers.
2 Sep 2008 — AIX EN PROVENCE, France Seminar on cooperation between the EU and the UN Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will attend a seminar on cooperation between the EU and the United Nations in response to crises and disasters.
1 Sep 2008 — Bled Bled Strategic Forum Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and his Swedish and Slovakian counterparts Carl Bildt and Jan Kubisat are hold a press conference at 10:45 as part of the Bled Strategic Forum. Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will meanwhile have a working meeting with Latvian Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis, and Environment Minister Janez Podobnik will hold several bilateral meetings with his counterparts.
1 Sep - 2 Sep 2008 — LA ROCHELLE, France Informal meeting of EU transport ministers Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to attend an informal meeting of EU transport ministers on urban and road traffic and sea transport.
1 Sep 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Extraordinary session of the EU Council Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will attend an extraordinary session of the EU Council on the Russia-Georgia crisis. Jansa is expected to give a statement for the press at 6 pm.
29 Aug 2008 — Brnik Economy Minister attending the launch of charter flights between Japan and Slovenia The Slovenian Tourist Board (STO) will hold a press conference to mark the launch of charter flights between Japan and Slovenia. Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak will be on hand.
29 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Sturm to inaugurate new premises of the Supreme Prosecution Authority Justice Minister Lovro Sturm and State Prosecutor-General Barbara Brezigar will inaugurate at 11:15 am new premises of the Supreme Prosecution Authority.
29 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Government Communication Office presenting the results of the survey about the "I Feel Slovenia" label The Government Communication Office will address the press at 11:30 am to present the results of the survey evaluating people's feedback to the "I Feel Slovenia" label.
29 Aug 2008 — Maribor Minister Zagar and his Austrian counterpart to hold a press conference on a cross-border operative programme for 2007-2013 Regional Development Minister Ivan Zagar and his Austrian counterpart Heidrun Silhavy will make statements at noon in reference to a cross-border operative programme for 2007-2013.
28 Aug 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Minister Erjavec to hold a reception for athletes employed by the Slovenian Armed Forces Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Slovenian Chief-of-Staff Lt-Gen Albin Gutman will hold a reception at 11 am for athletes employed by the Slovenian Armed Forces.
28 Aug - 29 Aug 2008 — Salzburg, Austria Minister Mazej Kukovic in Salzburg Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic will participate in a two-day informal meeting of the region's health ministers.
27 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Presentation of the agreement between the European Space Agency and Slovenia Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar will attend the morning presentation of the agreement that the European Space Agency and Slovenia signed in May. A press conference is scheduled for 12:30.
27 Aug 2008 — Geneva, Switzerland Minister Mazej Kukovic attending the World Cancer Congress Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic will attend the World Cancer Congress, running until 31 August.
26 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Prime Minister to address the Slovenian Paralympic team PM Janez Jansa will address the Slovenian Paralympic team at a ceremony at 9:30 am.
22 Aug 2008 — Otocec Interior Minister to meet his counterpart from Republika Srpska Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and his counterpart from Republika Srpska, the Serb entity in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Stanislav Cadjo, will address the press at noon, following talks.
21 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Prague Spring Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will make a statement at 1:30 pm on the 40th anniversary of the Prague Spring.
20 Aug 2008 — Zagorje Government's visit to the Zasavje region The government will pay a working visit to the Zasavje region. A press conference by PM Janez Jansa is scheduled for 3:45 pm.
19 Aug 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Rupel attending an extraordinary meeting of the North Atlantic Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will attend an extraordinary meeting of the North Atlantic Council on the situation Georgia.
19 Aug 2008 — Lendava Opening of a new motorway section linking Slovenia and Hungary Slovenian and Hungarian prime ministers, Janez Jansa and Ferenc Gjurcsany, will open a motorway section linking the countries at 11 am. Following talks the pair will address a press conference at 12:15 pm.
18 Aug 2008 — Debeli Rtic Minister Rupel to visit Ukrainian children vacationing in Slovenia Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to visit Ukrainian children holidaying on Slovenian coast; at 6 pm.
18 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Jarc to present Agriculture, Forestry and Food ministry's achievements Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc is to present to the press at 11 am his ministry's achievements in the 2004-2008 term.
14 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Virant to present his ministry's achievements Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant will be speaking about his ministry's achievements as his four-year term draws to an end; at 11 am.
13 Aug 2008 — BRUSSELS, Belgium Minister Rupel to take part in a special meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will take part in a special meeting of EU foreign ministers dedicated to the conflict in South Ossetia.
13 Aug - 19 Aug 2008 — Shanghai/Beijing, China Minister Vizjak and a business delegation to start a visit to China Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and a business delegation are to start a visit to China.
13 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Transport Minister Zerjav to present his ministry's achievements Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav will talk about his ministry's achievements in the 2004-2008 term at a press conference scheduled for 11 am.
13 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Erjavec to address the press after meeting the boss of the Finnish Patria Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will address the press a 9:30 am after meeting the boss of the Finnish defence contractor Patria.
13 Aug 2008 — BARILOCHE, Argentina Minister Kucler Dolinar to meet the Slovenian community in Argentina Minister of Education, Science and Technology Mojca Kucler Dolinar will meet the Slovenian community living in Argentina as part of a multi-day trip.
12 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Foreign Minister Rupel to present his ministry's achievements Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will outline the achievements of the ministry's 2004-2008 term at a press conference at 2 pm.
12 Aug 2008 — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Minister Kucler Dolinar to visit institutions and the Slovenian embassy in Buenos Aires Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Mojca Kucler Dolinar will visit several institutions and the Slovenian embassy in Buenos Aires as part of a multi-day visit to Argentia.
11 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Podobnik to present his ministry's achievements Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik will address the press at noon to speak about his ministry's achievements in the 2004-2008 term.
8 Aug 2008 — Beijing, China Education and Sport Minister to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to attend at 2 pm the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics at which judoka Urska Zolnir will carry Slovenia's flag.
8 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister of Development to present his ministry's achievements Development Minister Ziga Turk is to hold at 11 am a press conference presenting the achievements of the ministry in the 2004-2008 term.
6 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to receive the incoming Italian Ambassador Pietromarchi Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to receive at 10 am the incoming Italian Ambassador Alessandro Pietromarchi.
6 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Mate to present Interior Ministry's achievements Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will discuss the achievements of his ministry in the 2004-2008 term at a press conference scheduled at 1 pm.
5 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Zver to present Education Ministry's achievements Education Minister Milan Zver will take stock of his term in office at a press conference scheduled for 10 am.
1 Aug 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Cotman to present her ministry achievements Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to outline the achievements of her ministry in the 2004-2008 term at a press conference at 11:30 am.
31 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Kucler Dolinar to present her ministry achievements in the 2004-2008 term Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to present to the press the achievements of her ministry in the 2004-2008 term; at 11 am.
30 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Bajuk to present the achievements his ministry Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will present the achievements of his term as minister at a press conference at noon.
30 Jul 2008 — Socerb Minister Rupel to visit Bosnian children vacationing in Slovenia Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will visit Bosnian children vacationing in the seaside resort Debeli rtic.
29 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana/Novo Mesto Economy and Defence Ministers to present ministries' achievements for the 2004-2008 term Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak will present the achievements of his ministry in the 2004-2008 term at an 11 am press conference. Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will present his ministry's achievements over the past four years at a press conference in Novo Mesto at 2:30 pm.
25 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Culture Minister Simoniti to present the achievements of his ministry Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to present at noon the achievements of his ministry in the 2004-2008 term.
24 Jul - 25 Jul 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian officials attending a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Officials from the interior and justice ministries are to attend the two-day session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
22 Jul 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Foreign Minister Rupel to attend a GAERC meeting Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to participate in a meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council.
21 Jul - 22 Jul 2008 — Kourou, French Guiana Informal meeting of EU ministers for space affairs Higher Education and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to attend an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for space policy.
21 Jul - 22 Jul 2008 — Versailles, France Informal meeting of EU ministers of culture Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to attend an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for culture.
18 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana A Japanese parliamentary delegation is to visit Slovenia A Japanese parliamentary delegation headed by Deputy Speaker Takahiro Yokomichi is to visit Slovenia.
17 Jul - 18 Jul 2008 — Versailles, France Informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council A two-day informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council is to be attended by a Slovenian delegation.
16 Jul - 17 Jul 2008 — Vienna, Austria Minister Mate attending Salzburg Forum Meeting Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in a two-day meeting of the Salzburg Forum.
15 Jul 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU agriculture ministers Slovenian Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to take part in a meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
11 Jul 2008 — Kranj Slovenian army formally ends its assignments in the framework of the Slovenian EU Presidency Prime Minister Janez Jansa will attend a 2 pm ceremony at which the Slovenian army will formally end its assignments in the framework of the Slovenian EU Presidency.
11 Jul 2008 — Trieste, Italy Foreign Minister to address a panel about Slovenia's EU Presidency Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to speak about Slovenia's EU Presidency at a panel hosted by the Slovenian Cultural and Economic Union; at 6 pm.
10 Jul - 12 Jul 2008 — Chantilly, France Minister Cotman attending an informal meeting of the ministers for labour and social policy The Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman is to participate in an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for employment and social policy.
8 Jul 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister of Finance attending an ECOFIN meeting Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will attend a meeting of the EU finance ministers dedicated to rising prices and Slovakia's adoption of the euro.
8 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana/Bled Croatian Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia Croatian FM Gordan Jandrokovic is to pay a visit to Slovenia. He will meet PM Janez Jansa at 9:30 am and FM Dimitrij Rupel at 10:40 am. Rupel and Jandrokovic are to speak to the pres at 2:15 pm.
8 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Zver to present the achievements of the Slovenian EU presidency in education Education Minister Milan Zver will present the achievements of the Slovenian presidency of the EU in education; at 11:30 AM.
7 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Ministers of Agriculture and Environment presenting the achievements during Slovenia's EU presidency Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to hold at 11 am a press conference on the achievements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food during Slovenia's EU presidency. Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to present to the press at noon activities and achievements of the Environment Ministry during the EU presidency.
7 Jul 2008 — Cannes, France Informal meeting of EU ministers of justice and home affairs Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in an informal meeting of the EU's Justice and Home Affairs Council.
7 Jul 2008 — Bled FM Rupel to meet his Kosovo counterpart Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to receive at 7 pm his Kosovo counterpart Skender Hyseni at a working dinner.
7 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana A panel to discuss the "Impressions of the Presidency" Center Evropa, the European Commission's representation in Slovenia and the Government Communication Office will host at 4 pm a panel called "Impressions of the Presidency".
4 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Ministers of Economy and Culture presenting the achievements during Slovenia's EU presidency Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to present the achievements of his ministry during Slovenia's EU presidency at a press conference at 11 am. Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti will present his ministry's EU presidency achievements at 1:30 pm.
3 Jul - 5 Jul 2008 — Paris, France Informal meeting of EU ministers for environment and energy Environment Minister Janez Podobnik will attend a three-day informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for the environment and energy.
3 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Palestinian President's visit to Slovenia Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to hold talks with President Danilo Tuerk, Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
2 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Transport Minister presenting the achievements of the EU Presidency Minister of Transport Radovan Zerjav will present the transport achievements of the Slovenian EU presidency at noon.
2 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana FM Rupel's press conference at the conclusion of the Slovenian EU Presidency Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will address the press at the conclusion of the Slovenian presidency of the EU; at 11 am.
1 Jul 2008 — Budva/Cetinje, Montenegro Signing of on cooperation in science and technology between Slovenia and Montenegro Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar will sign an agreement on cooperation in science and technology between Slovenia and Montenegro.
1 Jul 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Cotman to present EU Presidency achievements Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman will present the achievements of the Slovenian EU presidency at noon.
30 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Slovenian Officials presenting the EU Presidency achievements Justice Minister Lovro Sturm will talk to the press at 11 am about the achievements of the Slovenian stint at the helm of the EU. Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will present to the press the Slovenian presidency achievements at noon.
30 Jun 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Open day of the Brdo Congress Centre The Brdo Congress Centre, which hosted the meetings of the Slovenian EU Presidency, will open its doors to the public. Group visits are scheduled at 11.00, 13.00, 14.00, 16.00 and 17.00. A free shuttle service will be provided from the central square of Kongresni Trg. Departures are scheduled at 10.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 16.00.
30 Jun 2008 — Nova Gorica/Paris, France Slovenia handing over the EU presidency to France Slovenia will hand over the EU presidency to France. The ceremony, scheduled for 2:40 pm in Trg Evrope - Nova Gorica (Slovenia), will be attended by the countries' foreign ministers Dimitrij Rupel and Bernard Kouchner. In Paris, Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will hand over the EU presidency in the field of defence to his French counterpart Herve Morin.
30 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Cotman to address the ASEM Social Partners Forum Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman will address the 1st ASEM Social Partners Forum.
26 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Officials presenting EU Presidency achievements to the EP Slovenian Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar, Justice Minister Lovro Sturm and Interior Minister Dragutin Mate are to present Slovenian presidency achievements to relevant committees of the European Parliament.
26 Jun 2008 — Portoroz Conclusion of the Trio Presidency in the European security and defence policy A ceremony at the conclusion of the 18-month trio presidency of the EU (Germany, Portugal, Slovenia) in the European security and defence policy is to take place, with the defence ministers of the troika in attendance. Press conference scheduled for 7 pm.
26 Jun - 27 Jun 2008 — Kyoto, Japan Meeting of G8 foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will represent the EU at the two-day meeting of G8 foreign ministers.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian officials to present the EU Presidency's achievements Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will speak about the achievements of the Slovenian presidency at the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Labour Minister Marjeta Cotman will address the Committee on Employment and State Secretary Romana Tomc the Committee on Women's Rights.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Trio Presidency's achievements in the area of transport Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and his German and Portuguese counterparts will present the EU presiding trio's achievements in the area of transport.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium EU-OPEC Energy Dialogue The Slovenian Minister of the Economy, Andrej Vizjak MSc, will attend the 5th ministerial meeting between the EU Member States and the OPEC Member Countries.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Appearance of Prime Minister Jansa in the European Parliament Prime Minister Janez Jansa, the current President of the European Council, will address an extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament to present the conclusions of the latest EU summit.
23 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian officials to address the European Parliament's committees Three Slovenian officials will address the European Parliament's committees as the Slovenian presidency term draws to an end. Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver and Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti will address the Committee on Culture and Education, European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, and Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic the Committee on International Trade.
23 Jun - 24 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Agriculture and Fisheries Council The final meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council to be held under the Slovenian Presidency will be chaired by the Slovenian Minister for Agriculture, Iztok Jarc. The two-day meeting will commence at 14:00 on Monday 23 June.
23 Jun 2008 — Novo Mesto Minister of Transport attending the opening of a new motorway section in the Dolenjska region Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav will attend the 11 am opening of a 5.5-kilometre motorway section between Lesnica and Kronovo, which is part E-70 link between Fernetici (Italian border), Ljubljana and Obrezje (Croatian border).
20 Jun - 21 Jun 2008 — Podcetrtek Informal meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe A two-day informal meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe is to be held in Slovenia, with regional cooperation high on the agenda. On Friday door-step statements are scheduled at 1:30 pm; beginning of meeting at 5 pm.
19 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Conference promoting the European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation Regional Minister Ivan Zagar is to take part in the a conference that will discuss ways to promote European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation, a cohesion policy instrument.
19 Jun - 20 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium European Council EU leaders will meet for a two-day summit, chaired by Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, to debate the way forward after the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty and response to rising prices of food and crude oil. European perspective for Western Balkans beyond doubt, says Prime Minister Janez Jansa
18 Jun 2008 — Strasbourg, France Minister Virant attending a meeting of the Kangaroo Group Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to speak at a meeting of the Kangaroo Group about better regulations and administrative barriers on EU level.
17 Jun 2008 — Strasbourg, France European Parliament AFET Committee Meeting The president of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, is to attend a session of the Foreign Policy Committee of the European Parliament.
17 Jun - 18 Jun 2008 — Strasbourg, France European Parliament Plenary Session At the June plenary session, President of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, Slovenian Interior Minister Dragutin Mate, is to present in the European Parliament the proposed directive on the return of persons. On Wednesday, 18 June, State Secretary Lenarcic will present to the morning assembly of MEPs the preparation of the June European Council and deliver a statement of the Council on the rising oil prices. In the afternoon part of the session he will present the preparation of the EU–Russia summit.
16 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg General Affairs and External Relations Council The EU General Affairs and External Relations Council is to meet under the chairmanship of Foreign Minster Dimitrij Rupel. Also scheduled are a EU-Israel Association Council meeting and the signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
16 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Ceremony marking the launch of the Jason satellite Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to attend a ceremony marking the launch of the Jason satellite.
13 Jun 2008 — Osaka, Japan Minister Bajuk attending the session of G8 finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will be representing the EU at the session of G8 finance ministers.
13 Jun 2008 — Maribor Prime Minister attending a Businesseurope conference Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a conference of European employers' association Businesseurope; a statement scheduled for 10:50 am and a press conference after the meeting at 1 pm.
13 Jun 2008 — Skopje, Macedonia Foreign Minister Rupel's visit to Macedonia Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to visit Macedonia as the chair of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council. He is to meet with his counterpart Antonio Milososki, President Branko Crvenkovski, Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska and Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski.
13 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Concert celebrating the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue and the conclusion of the Slovenian EU Presidency At the mid-point of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 and on the conclusion of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a concert, jointly organised by the City of Brussels, the European Commission and the Government Communication Office, is to feature StrojMachine of Slovenia, among others.
12 Jun 2008 — Loka pri Mengsu Signing of a memorandum of intent for a Regional School of Public Administration Senior foreign ministry officials from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia will sign a memorandum of intent to set up a Regional School of Public Administration; at 11 am.
12 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Podobnik attending a meeting on climate change Environment Minister Janez Podobnik as the president of the EU Environment Council will take part in a meeting on climate change in the European Parliament.
12 Jun - 13 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Informal NATO defence ministerial meeting Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to take part in an informal two-day NATO defence ministerial.
12 Jun 2008 — Geneva, Switzerland Informal Meeting of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in the margins of the ILO Conference Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman will co-chair an informal meeting of EU ministers for labour and social affairs during the International Labour Organization (ILO) conference on decent employment opportunities for young people.
12 Jun - 13 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg EU Transport and Telecommunications Council (12.6) A two-day session of the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council begins with a meeting of ministers in charge of telecommunications, to be chaired by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar. --- (13.6) EU transport ministers, headed by Slovenia's Radovan Zerjav, will be in session, focusing on land-based transport and the proposal for a directive on road infrastructure safety management.
11 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Press conference about road safety Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and Interior Minister Dragutin Mate are to speak about road safety at a press conference at 1 pm.
10 Jun 2008 — Tokyo, Japan Meeting of G8 interior ministers The chair of the EU Home Affairs and Justice Council, Slovenian Interior Minister Dragutin Mate, will attend a meeting of G8 interior ministers.
9 Jun - 10 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (9.6) Slovenia's Marjeta Cotman will chair a meeting of EU ministers for employment and social affairs on the first day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council session. --- (10.6) EU health ministers will meet under the chairmanship of Slovenia's Zofija Mazej Kukovic to discuss the combat against cancer, among other topics.
9 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Foreign Minister Rupel to meet secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will meet Amr Moussa, the secretary general of the Arab League at 10 am. The pair is expected to address the press afterwards.
9 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana EU Troika - China meeting Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi will head delegations at the EU Troika-China meeting. A press conference is scheduled for 4:15 pm.
9 Jun 2008 — Brnik US President Bush to arrive in Slovenia US President George W. Bush and his spouse Laura will arrive at Joze Pucnik Ljubljana Airport at 9:05 pm, to be welcomed by Prime Minister Janez Jansa, the president of the European Council, and his spouse Urska Bacovnik.
6 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Zagar and European Regional Affairs Commissioner Huebner to visit the Primorsko Technological Park Local Government Minister Ivan Zagar and European Regional Affairs Commissioner Danuta Huebner are to visit the Primorsko Technological Park at 10 am.
6 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU energy ministers EU energy ministers are to meet under the chairmanship of Slovenian Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
6 Jun 2008 — PRAGUE, Czech Republic Minister Bajuk to visit the Czech Republic Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk, the president of the EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Council (ECOFIN), is to visit the Czech Republic to present Slovenia's experience with the adoption of the euro.
6 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorimo to visit Slovenia Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorimo is to visit Slovenia. He will meet his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel at 9:30 am and take part in the EU-Brazil meeting at noon. Press statements are scheduled for 10:30 am 2:40 pm.
6 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, chaired by Slovenian Justice Minister Lovro Sturm, is to be in session to debate the protection of the environment through criminal law.
5 Jun 2008 — Lenti, Hungary Meeting of Slovenian and Hungarian transport ministers Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet his Hungarian counterpart Pal Szabo.
5 Jun 2008 — London, UK Ministerial conference on employment of the disabled Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to attend a ministerial conference on employment of the disabled.
5 Jun 2008 — BELGRADE, Serbia Meeting of the International Commission for the Sava Basin Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to take part in the meeting of the International Commission for the Sava Basin.
5 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Government session The government is to convene for its regular weekly session at 10 am. Its agenda includes a regulation on the tolling of trucks. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
5 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of the Environment Council A meeting of the Environment Council is to be held under the chairmanship of Slovenian Environment Minister Janez Podobnik.
5 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Signing of a collective agreement Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant, Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and the representatives of unions are to sign a collective agreement on a common system for assigning work places and titles into wage brackets; at 1 pm.
5 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of EU home affairs ministers Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to chair a meeting of EU home affairs ministers.
4 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana PM Jansa to address a panel on the EU's future challenges Prime Minister Janez Jansa will address a panel on the EU's future challenges. Organised by the International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies, the event will be held at Evropa Center at 5 pm.
4 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Ukrainian President's visit to Slovenia Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko will meet his Slovenian counterpart Danilo Tuerk and Prime Minister Janez Jansa as part of his visit here. Yushchenko and Tuerk will address the press at 5:10 pm.
4 Jun - 5 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Rupel attending a Plenary Part-Session of the European Parliament A two-day meeting of the European Parliament is to begin with Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the chair of the General Affairs and External Relations Council, expected to address the MEPs at 5 pm. Rupel is also to meet Monaco Prince Albert II at 3:30 pm. European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic will also be in attendance.
3 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Economic and Financial Affairs Council The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meets under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
3 Jun 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju EU Troika – Republic of South Africa Meeting of the EU troika and the Republic of South Africa. A press conference is scheduled for 3:45 pm.
3 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana South African Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will arrive for a working visit. A press conference with Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 11:30 am.
3 Jun 2008 — Trieste, Italy Minister Virant attending a seminar on the effectiveness of Public Administration Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant will take part in a seminar of the Venice Commission dubbed "The Effectiveness of Public Administration and Its Europeanization".
2 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Visit of the Hungarian Minister of Justice and Law Enforcement Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant are due to meet Hungarian Justice and Law Enforcement Minister Tibor Draskovics; at 10 am and 11:15 am.
2 Jun 2008 — Frankfurt, Germany Ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank; at 3:30 pm.
2 Jun 2008 — Frankfurt, Germany Meeting of the Eurogroup Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to take part in a meeting of the Eurogroup held in Frankfurt to mark the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank; press conference scheduled for noon. In the evening, Bajuk is to travel to Luxembourg to attend a ceremony at the 50th anniversary of the European Investment Bank.
30 May 2008 — Portoroz Conference on the EU and NATO cooperation in the Western Balkans Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Deputy Secretary General of NATO Claudio Bisogniero will address an international conference on cooperation between the EU and NATO in the Western Balkans.
30 May 2008 — New Delhi, India EU Troika - India Meeting Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who currently chairs the General Affairs and External Relations Council, will head the EU delegation at a meeting of the EU troika with India.
29 May - 30 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Competitiveness Council (29.5) Competitiveness Council will begin a two-day session with a meeting of economy ministers chaired by Slovenia's Andrej Vizjak and a meeting of public administration ministers under the chairmanship of Gregor Virant. --- (30.5) The Competitiveness Council will conclude its two-day meeting with science ministers meeting under the chairmanship of Slovenian Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar.
28 May 2008 — Postojna Government's visit to the Notranjsko-kraska region The government is to visit the Notranjsko-kraska region. The cabinet is to hold a session between 9:30 am and 11:30 am and Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to hold a news conference at 3:30 pm.
28 May - 29 May 2008 — Kiev, Ukraine EU Troika - Ukraine meeting (28.5) Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to take part in a two-day EU Troika-Ukraine meeting on justice, freedom and security. --- (29.5) Justice Minister Lovro Sturm will head the EU delegation at the EU Troika-Ukraine session on justice and home affairs.
26 May - 27 May 2008 — Maribor/Brdo pri Kranju Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers (26.5) A three-day informal meeting of the EU agriculture ministers, which started on Sunday, is to continue with the day dedicated to leisure activities. --- (27.5) EU agriculture ministers will hold a plenary in Brdo as part of their informal meeting. A press conference is scheduled for 2 pm.
26 May - 27 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of Representatives of the European and National Parliaments (26.5) Representatives of the European and national parliaments are to start a two-day meeting on Western Balkans, with Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel expected to address the participants. --- (27.5) Minister Janez Jansa will take part in day two of the meeting of European and national parliament representatives on Western Balkans.
26 May 2008 — Ljubljana Open house day of the Joint Research Centre The open house day of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) will be launched at 9:30 am with a session attended by Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar and European Science Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
23 May 2008 — Bled Regional Conference of the Chatolic Charity Caritas Europa President Erny Gillen and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman will address a press conference at 1:30 pm as part of the regional conference of the Chatolic charity. A panel at 2 pm will discuss poverty in Europe.
22 May 2008 — Prague, Czech Republic Meeting of Heads of Government of the Visegrad Group Countries Prime Minister Janez Jansa, the chair of the European Council, will attend a working meeting of heads of government of the Visegrad Group countries.
22 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju EU Troika - Ukraine meeting Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, European Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko will take part in the EU Troika-Ukraine meeting; a press conference is scheduled for 4:30 pm.
21 May 2008 — Ljubljana Belgian Prime Minister's visit to Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Jansa and President Danilo Tuerk are to receive in separate meetings Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme, who will pay a working visit to Slovenia. Jansa and Leterme are to issue press statements at 5 pm.
21 May - 22 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium EU Education, Youth and Culture Council (21.5) Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti and Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver are to chair a two-day session of the EU education, youth and culture council. --- (22.5) The EU Education, Youth and Culture Council, headed by Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver, will resume its session to debate promotion of creativity and innovation, and disadvantaged youth.
21 May 2008 — Ljubljana Ukrainian Foreign Minister to visit Slovenia Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodimir Orgizko is to visit Slovenia. He is to be received by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and President Danilo Tuerk, with a news conference by Rupel and Ogrizko planned for 12:35 pm.
20 May 2008 — Strasbourg, France European Parliament Plenary Session President of the EU Council, Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa will attend the plenary of the European Parliament and the signing of the declaration introducing European Maritime Day.
20 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju EU Troika - Nigeria Meeting Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and his Nigerian counterpart Oja Maduekwe will head delegations at the EU Troika-Nigeria meeting. The ministers will address the press in Ljubljana following bilateral talks at 10:30 am, while the press conference after the Troika session will be held at Brdo at 2:15 pm.
19 May - 20 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Agriculture and Fisheries Council The Agriculture and Fisheries Council is to meet under the chairmanship of Slovenia's Iztok Jarc to discuss a new regulation on pesticides.
19 May 2008 — Smarjeske Toplice/Ljubljana EU Military Committee Meeting A two-day informal meeting of the EU Military Committee, hosted by the Chief-of-Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Lt-Gen Albin Gutman, is to get underway. The chairman of the committee, General Henri Bentegeat, is to be received by Gutman (9:00 am), and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (9:35 am).
19 May 2008 — Kiev, Ukraine Minister Bajuk attending the EBRD annual assembly Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk, who currently presides over the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, will continue his participation at the annual assembly of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
16 May - 17 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium 7th European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to attend the 7th European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty ; until 17 May.
16 May 2008 — Lima, Peru EU-Latin America Summit (EU-LAC) The EU-Latin America Summit (EU-LAC) is to continue, also featuring the EU-presiding Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
15 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju 2nd Stage of Negotiations of the EU-US Open Skies Agreement The second phase of negotiations on the open skies agreement between the EU and US will get underway. Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav, European Commissioner for Transport Jacques Barrot and US Ambassador to the EU Boyden Gray are to attend. A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 am.
15 May - 16 May 2008 — Prague, Czech Republic Salzburg Forum Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend the Salzburg Forum, running until 16 May.
15 May 2008 — Lima, Peru EU-Latin America Summit EU foreign ministers and their Latin America counterparts will meet ahead of the EU-Latin America Summit (EU-LAC).
14 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will chair a session of the Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), which is to tackle EU financial supervision and crisis management.
14 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Interior Minister to attend the launch of EOS Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will attend the launch of the European Organisation for Security (EOS).
14 May - 16 May 2008 — New York, USA Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc will attend the last days of the the 16th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, running until 16 May.
13 May 2008 — Ljubljana Visit of the European Parliament President European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering will hold talks with Prime Minister Janez Jansa (1:15 pm) and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (11:15 am) as part of a visit here. No press statements are scheduled.
13 May 2008 — Ljubljana Conference: "New Paradigms, New Models - Culture in the EU External Relations" A conference entitled "New Paradigms, New Models - Culture in the EU External Relations" will get underway, featuring Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and European Education Commissioner Jan Figel. A press conference is scheduled for 12:40 pm.
13 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Eurogroup Meeting Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to take part in a meeting of the Eurogroup, on the eve of the session of EU finance ministers.
12 May 2008 — Ljubljana Visit of Chairman of China's People's Political Consultative Conference Jia Qinglin Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to receive Chairman of China's People's Political Consultative Conference Jia Qinglin at 10:30 am.
12 May - 13 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Meeting of IPSG Members of EUPAN Innovative Public Services Group (IPSG) are to kick off their two-day meeting.
12 May 2008 — Ljubljana A round table entitled "EU - Opportunity?" A round table entitled "EU - Opportunity?", attended by Higher Education Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar, is to kick off at 6:00 pm.
12 May 2008 — Zagreb Agreement on war cemeteries Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman and Croatian Minister of Families, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity Jadranka Kosor are to sign an agreement on war cemeteries.
9 May - 11 May 2008 — Podgorica, Montenegro Interior Minister Mate's visit to Montenegro Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to begin a three-day visit to Montenegro, during which he is also to meet his counterpart Jusuf Kalamperovic.
9 May 2008 — Ljubljana Europe Day Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the current chair of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council, is to address the press at 11 am to mark Europe Day.
8 May 2008 — Strmol/Ljubljana Working visit of the European Commission President Barroso European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is to meet Prime Minister Janez Jansa at 11:05 am, visit a technological park and address the WDR Europe Forum at 2:30 pm as part of a working visit to Slovenia.
8 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Meeting of the Conference of European Affairs Committees and European Parliament (COSAC) Day two of the Conference of European Affairs Committees and European Parliament is to open with a debate on the Lisbon Strategy goals at 9:15 am. Commissioner Janez Potocnik is to make a statement at 10:45 am.
8 May 2008 — Ljubljana WDR Europe Forum 2008 The WDR Europe Forum, featuring top EU and Slovenian officials discussing the future of the EU, starts at 1:50 pm.
7 May 2008 — Belgrade, Serbia Conference: “The European Union and South East Europe: A Common Vision for Connecting People” Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to chair a conference dubbed "The European Union and South East Europe: A Common Vision for Connecting People".
7 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium European Parliament Plenary Part-Session State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic will attend a mini plenary session of the European Parliament, addressing it on behalf of the Council of the EU.
7 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Meeting of the Conference of European Affairs Committees and European Parliament (COSAC) A two-day meeting of the Conference of European Affairs Committees and European Parliament (COSAC) is to start at 9 am, to be followed by an address by Prime Minister Janez Jansa and a press conference at 1:40 pm.
6 May - 7 May 2008 — Ljubljana European Patent Forum and European Inventor of the Year 2008 (6.5) A two-day meeting of the European patent forum is to kick off at 10 am. A press conference featuring Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, European Commission Vice-President Guenther Verheugen and President of the European Patent Office Alison Brimelow, is scheduled for noon. --- (7.5) The second day of the European Patent Forum will be dedicated to hands-on technical and procedural questions in the IP sector.
6 May 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Informal Meeting of EU Transport Ministers EU transport ministers are to hold an informal meeting. The opening session starts at 9:30 am and a press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
6 May 2008 — Ankara, Turkey EU Troika-Turkey meeting Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and Turkish Foreign Minister Abdulah Gul will get together for an EU Troika-Turkey meeting.
5 May 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Jansa to attend traditional meeting with religious leaders The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia and President of the European Council, Janez Jansa, will, together with the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Poettering, attend a meeting with religious leaders. Climate change requires more intercultural solidarity, says Prime Minister Janez Jansa
5 May 2008 — Athens, Greece Development Minister to attend the Athens Summit 2008 Development Minister Ziga Turk is to participate in the Athens Summit on Climate Change and Energy Security.
30 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Meeting of the EU Troika with New Zealand A plenary meeting between the EU troika and New Zealand is to be launched at 11:30 am, with a press conference scheduled for 2:15 pm.