30 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana Preliminary figures of GDP growth in the first quarter of 2003 Slovenia's Statistics Office is to present preliminary figures of GDP growth in the first quarter of 2003, as well as some other statistics.
30 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana - A seminar on disability legislation and policy in the EU and Slovenia A seminar on disability legislation and policy in the EU and Slovenia is to be held, organised by Slovenia's Council of Disability Organisations (SIOS). EU Ambassador to Slovenia Erwan Fouere is to address the participants.
27 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana Montenegrin Foreign Minister Dragisa Burzan is to pay a working visit to Slovenia He is to meet Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel at 10 AM, with whom he is expected to discuss bilateral co-operation and the situation in SE Europe. A press conference is scheduled for 1.15 PM. Dr Rupel receives the Foreign Minister of Montenegro
19 Jun - 21 Jun 2003 — Thessalonike Prime Minister Anton Rop and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel are to take part at the EU summit The EU summit is to continue, with EU reform and intergovernmental conference on the agenda. On Saturday the European leaders will meet with counterparts from five Western Balkan states. The summit is attended by Slovenian PM Anton Rop and FM Dimitrij Rupel as observers. Dr Rupel to attend the European Council meeting and the EU Summit in Thessaloniki - Information
18 Jun 2003 — Berlin Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in Germany Today Prime Minister Anton Rop is paying a working visit to Germany. The prime minister is to meet German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and head of the opposition Christian-Democratic Union Angela Merkel. He is to be accompanied by by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel who will hold a separate meeting with German FM Joschka Fischer. A business delegation is also to come along, headed by chair of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce (GZS) Jozko Cuk. A business conference is to be held, attended by PM Rop, Economics Minister Tea Petrin and the GZS chair.
17 Jun - 18 Jun 2003 — Sofia President Janez Drnovsek is to start a two-day official visit to Bulgaria Accompanied by Europe Minister Janez Potocnik, he is expected to discuss with his host, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, bilateral relations, the two countries' EU and NATO integration and the situation in SE Europe.
17 Jun 2003 — Stockholm Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to pay an official visit to Sweden to meet with his Swedish counterpart Anna Lindh The two officials are to discuss the work of the Convention on the Future of Europe, institutional reform of the enlarged EU, and the next intergovernmental conference.
17 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana Conference "Science for the Future of Slovenia" The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport is to organise a conference entitled "Science for the Future of Slovenia". The event will be attented by PM Anton Rop, Education Minister Slavko Gaber and Economics Minister Tea Petrin.
16 Jun 2003 — Zagreb Transport Minister On Visit to Croatia Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik and his delegation are to meet his Croatian counterpart Roland Zuvanic.
16 Jun 2003 — Luxembourg Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the regular monthly session of the EU General and External Affairs Council (GEAC) In his role as an observer, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the regular monthly session of the EU General and External Affairs Council (GEAC). After the session which is to focus on the Western Balkans, Middle East and the upcoming EU summit, FM Rupel is to give a press statement.
16 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana Question and answer session for PM Anton Rop in the Parliament The parliament is to convene for a regular monthly session. The first on the agenda is the question and answer session for PM Anton Rop.
13 Jun 2003 — Venice Slovenia to Promote Itself at Venice Biennial On the sidelines of the 50th Venice arts biennial a day before the official opening of the festival, a Slovenian pavillion will be opened at the Galery A+A. Artist Ziga Kariz will exhibit his project "Terror-Decor: Art Now". The opening at 8 PM is to be attended by Culture Minister Andreja Rihter.
12 Jun 2003 — Brussels Minister Grizold at the meeting of NATO defence ministers NATO Defence Ministers are to hold a regular half-yearly meeting, also attended by ministers from seven countries invited to join the Alliance. The meeting is to be attended by Slovenian Defence Minister Anton Grizold.
12 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana Regular session of the Government The government is to hold its regular weekly session.
10 Jun 2003 — Geneva Labour Minister to Attend ILO Session Slovenian Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski is to take part in a session of the International Labour Organisation.
9 Jun - 11 Jun 2003 — Bled 16th international e-business conference The 16th international e-business conference is set to be launched with this year's focus on "e-transformation" - the electronic reform of business activities. The three-day conference is being staged by the Maribor Faculty of Management, the Slovenian government, the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and the European Commission
9 Jun - 10 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana British Minister for Competition, Consumers and Markets Melanie Johnson in Slovenia British Minister for Competition, Consumers and Markets Melanie Johnson is scheduled to begin a visit to Slovenia. Johnson is expected to meet with Slovenian Economics Minister Tea Petrin on Tuesday.
5 Jun - 6 Jun 2003 — Brussels Convention on the future of Europe A three-day session of the Convention on the future of Europe will be attended by the Slovenian members of the Convention, including Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
5 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana Government's regular weekly session Government's regular weekly session starts at 10 a.m.
5 Jun - 6 Jun 2003 — Luxembourg Ministers attending sessions abroad - Interior Minister Rado Bohinc and Justice Minister Ivan Bizjak are to attend a two-day session of the EU ministers in charge of justice and home affairs, which will also be attended by their counterparts from the ten acceding countries. - Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik and Minister for the Information Society Pavel Gantar are to attend a two-day session of the EU ministers in charge of transport and communications, which will also be attended by their counterparts from the ten acceding countries.
4 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana The central Slovenian festival at the European Year of People with Disabilities The central Slovenian festival at the European Year of People with Disabilities is to be opened by Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski.
4 Jun - 6 Jun 2003 — Bucarest Agriculture Minister But in Romania Agriculture Minister Franci But is to pay a three-day working visit to Romania at the invitation of his Romanian counterpart Ilie Sarbu.
3 Jun - 4 Jun 2003 — Madrid Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in the session of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) Together with his counterparts from other six NATO acceding countries, Rupel is also to attend the meeting between the foreign ministers of NATO member states and NATO Secretary General George Robertson.
2 Jun - 3 Jun 2003 — Ljubljana, Brdo pri Kranju Slovakian Defence Minister in Slovenia Slovakian Defence Minister Ivan Simko with delegation is to arrive for a two-day visit to Slovenia. After a meeting with Defence Minister Anton Grizold, a press statement is scheduled for 11 AM. Simko is also to meet President Janez Drnovsek.
2 Jun - 3 Jun 2003 — Luxembourg Two-day session of EU ministers in charge of employment, social policy and health Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski and Health Minister Dusan Keber are to attend as observers a two-day session of EU ministers in charge of employment, social policy and health, which will also be attended by their colleagues from the ten acceding countries.