30 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold its weekly session to discuss, among other items, a report on the 1998 post-quake reconstruction of the Posocje region.
30 Sep 2004 — Bled Constitutional Courts Gather to Debate Impact of EU on Their Work Constitutional court judges from new and old EU members as well as representatives of the EU's common judicial institutions will gather at Bled today for a conference entitled "Position of Constitutional Court Following Integration into the EU". The participants will be addressed on the opening day by Slovenian Constitutional Court President Dragica Wedam Lukic, PM Anton Rop and head of the European Commission representation in Slovenia Erwan Fouere. On behalf of the Venice Commission, participants will be addressed by judge Didier Maus. More about the conference The Declaration of Bled
28 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar and her Serb counterpart Zoran Stojkovic are expected to sign a cooperation protocol A statement to the press is scheduled for 10:30 AM.
28 Sep 2004 — Luxembourg Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl will be visiting the Court of Justice of the European Communities and the European Court of Auditors As part of his visit, Cvikl is scheduled to meet President of the Court of Justice, Vasilis Skuris (at 3 PM) and Slovenian judge at this court, Marko Ilesic. Meetings with Slovenian member of the Court of Auditors Vojko Antoncic (at 11:30 AM) and judge at the Court of First Instance, Verica Trstenjak (at 12:30) are also scheduled.
27 Sep 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju The tourism association of Slovenia is organising a conference for all representatives of tourism associations Held on the World Tourism Day, the conference will address Slovenia's development and activities to mark the 100th anniversary of the association. Prime Minister Anton Rop, economy Minister dr. Matej Lahovnik and regional Minister Zdenka Kovač are to participate at the conference.
27 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Several events will mark the 100-anniversary of the birth of Slovenian writer Edvard Kocbek At the official ceremony PM Anton Rop will address the participants at the Slovenian National Theatre Drama Ljubljana.
24 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana US federal judge Nan Shucker in Slovenia US federal judge Nan Shucker and Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar are to speak to the press at 10 AM about a project for improving the resolution of property cases at the Ljubljana District Court.
24 Sep 2004 — Brussels Session of the EU Competitiveness Council Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik is to take part on behalf of Slovenia.
24 Sep 2004 — Obrežje Meeting of the ministerial coordination for the establishment of security, customs and inspection control on the future external border of the EU Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is to attend a meeting of the ministerial coordination for the establishment of security, customs and inspection control on the future external border of the EU.
23 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana International conference about police security in Central and Eastern Europe from the aspect of problems of criminal justice . Police security in Central and Eastern Europe from the aspect of problems of criminal justice will be scrutinised at an international conference. The event is to be addressed by the Slovenian justice and interior ministers, with a news conference at 11:30 AM.
23 Sep 2004 — Portorož 11th Days of Slovenian Administration The 11th Days of Slovenian Administration are to begin, focussing on the country's EU entry. The three-day event is to be attended by several ministers. News conference at 5:30 PM.
23 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to convene for the regular weekly session, discussing among other things the national employment action plan. A news conference is scheduled at 1 PM.
23 Sep 2004 — Črni Kal New motorway section between Klanec and Crni Kal in the southwest of Slovenia is opened at 5 PM A special ceremony is to take place as the motorway section between Klanec and Crni Kal in the southwest of Slovenia is opened at 5 PM. The opening, which is to be attended by around 100 guests, including PM Anton Rop, is to be followed by a statement to the press.
22 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Director General of the European's Commission enlargement department Fabrizio Barbass in Slovenia Director General of the European's Commission enlargement department Fabrizio Barbass is to pay a courtesy call, meeting Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl. At 10 AM, he is to sign an agreement on an aid programme, the successor to the Phare programme.
22 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana The Slovenian Chamber of Commerce (GZS) is to host the first national conference of technology networks The participants are to be addressed by Prime Minister Anton Rop, Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik, Education Minister Slavko Gaber, Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar and GZS president Jozko Cuk.
22 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Session of the Economic and Social Council The Economic and Social Council, a forum of employers, unions and the government, is to meet to discuss the proposed Employment Action Plan.
22 Sep 2004 — New York FM Ivo Vajgl is to meet chair of the 59th session of the UN General Assembly Jean Ping FM Ivo Vajgl is to meet chair of the 59th session of the UN General Assembly Jean Ping. He is also to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers with US Secretary of State Colin Powell. Several bilateral meetings are on Vajgl's agenda as well.
21 Sep 2004 — New York 59th session of the UN General Assembly President Janez Drnovsek is to attend and address the 59th session of the UN General Assembly. He is to meet UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and presidents of several countries on the margin of the session. FM Ivo Vajgl is to take part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
20 Sep - 23 Sep 2004 — New York FM Ivo Vajgl is to be on a visit to the United States until 23 Sept to attend the 59th session of the UN General Assembly On Monday, he is to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov; together with his Afghan colleague Abdullah Abdullah, he is to sign an accord to establish diplomatic relations with Afghanistan; and meet Macedonian FM Ilinka Mitreva. Establishment of diplomatic relations with Afghanistan and discussion with the Foreign Minister of Macedonia
20 Sep - 21 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Two-day conference on territorial cooperation and structural policy in Europe Regional Development Minister Zdenka Kovac is to host a two-day conference on territorial cooperation and structural policy in Europe, sponsored by the office of the Austrian prime minister within the Interact community initiative. European Regional Policy Commissioner from Hungary Peter Balazs to attend; begins at 2 PM. NGOs Get Acquainted with Ways to Communicate with EU
17 Sep 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju/Ljubljana International conference on assistance to aspiring EU members Participants from over 30 countries as well as the European Commission and the World Bank are to convene for an international conference on assistance to aspiring EU members. The event, organised by the Government Office for European Affairs, starts at 9 AM. A press conference is scheduled for 5:15 PM. Information and Programme
16 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government will convene for a regular weekly session to debate, among other issues, a draft amendment to the state solicitor act and a final assessment of damage caused by the July earthquake in NW Slovenia. A press conference is scheduled for 12,30 PM.
15 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Austrian President Expected in Ljubljana Austrian President Heinz Fischer is due in Slovenia on Wednesday for an official visit that is seen as a confirmation of good-neighbourly relations. Fischer, who is coming to Slovenia for the first time as president, is scheduled to meet his counterpart Janez Drnovsek, Prime Minister Anton Rop, Speaker of Parliament Feri Horvat and heads of parliamentary factions. President Drnovšek receives the Austrian president, Dr Heinz Fischer
14 Sep 2004 — Belgrade FM Due in Belgrade Today Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is scheduled to pay an official visit to Serbia-Montenegro today, the latest stop on his "business diplomacy" tour. Minister Vajgl visits Serbia and Montenegro
14 Sep 2004 — Zagreb Minister Pogačnik in Zagreb today Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik is to attend the opening of the 80th Zagreb fair and participate in a debate on rural development.
14 Sep 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju Home Ministers from the Region to Discuss Illegal Immigration Interior ministers from the neighbouring countries and SE Europe are due to meet at Brdo pri Kranju today for the 4th regional conference on illegal immigration and related crime. This year the conference will focus on ways to further consolidate and upgrade regional cooperation in the fight against illegal immigration. Ahead of the conference, the interior ministers of Slovenia, Austria and Italy will meet just west of the point where the borders of their countries meet to sign an agreement on cooperation in the Thoerl - Maglern police centre, Austria. Fourth Ministerial Conference on Migrations (programme, speeches, conclusions, etc.)
13 Sep 2004 — Portorož 11th Conference of Information Specialists from Public Administration This year's conference id dedicated to the following topics: E-Government and the implementation of the Action Plan; Slovenia and the EU; Strategy of e-Government until 2008; technological aspects. There will bi also some interesting topics disscused at the round tables. More information about the conference
13 Sep 2004 — Brussels EU foreign ministers are to debate the proposals of the European Commission on the EU budget period for 2007-2013 Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl and European Affairs Minister Milan M. Cvikl are to represent Slovenia. Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl participates in the GAERC session
10 Sep 2004 — Scheveningen (Haag) Two-day informal meeting of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend a two-day informal meeting of EU finance ministers where the talks on the EU's next financial perspective are to continue. Reform of the Stability and Growth Pact is to be on the agenda as well
10 Sep 2004 — Maribor Meeting of ministers of the Central European Initiative (CEI) in charge of the information society Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar is to host a meeting of ministers of the Central European Initiative (CEI) in charge of the information society. The event is to discuss social and political awareness required for technological excellence. Begins at 9:30 AM, news conference at 3:45 PM. More information
10 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana A panel entitled "Strengthening the Cooperation between the OSCE and other International Organisations" The Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Atlantic Council are to organise a panel entitled "Strengthening the Cooperation between the OSCE and other International Organisations" at 9:30 AM. Results are to be summed up at a news conference at 4:30 PM. Round table discussion "Enhancing cooperation between the OSCE and other international organisations"
9 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session A weekly cabinet session; a news conference at 1 PM.
9 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Slovak Minister of Transport, Post and Telecommunication in Slovenia Transport Minister Marko Pavliha is to host Slovak Minister of Transport, Post and Telecommunication Pavol Prokopovic. A statement to the press at 1:30 PM.
8 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Transport Minister Marko Pavliha is to meet Paolo Costa, chair of the European Parliament committee of regional policy, transport and tourism Transport Minister Marko Pavliha is to meet Paolo Costa, chair of the European Parliament committee of regional policy, transport and tourism to discuss pan-European transport routes. A news conference at 10 AM.
8 Sep 2004 — Celje 37th International Trade Fair Opening in Celje The 37th International Trade Fair, the biggest business event of any kind in Slovenia, is scheduled to be opened by Prime Minister Anton Rop.
8 Sep 2004 — Vienna Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is paying his first official visit to Austria on Wednesday at the invitation of his counterpart Benita Ferrero-Waldner Talks with senior Austrian officials are to focus on bilateral cooperation and the Slovenian minority living in Austria. Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl pays an official visit to Austria
8 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik is to meet Thailand's trade representative Kantathi Suphamongkhon, who is on an official visit from 7 to 11 September A news conference at 9:30 AM, to be followed by a business conference at the Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 AM.
7 Sep 2004 — Noordwijk Two-day informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik is attending a two-day informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers. Responsibility of the state, market and the public in agriculture is being debated.
7 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Italian MP Antonio Di Pietro in Slovenia Italian MP Antonio Di Pietro, a former prosecutor, judge and justice official, is to pay a visit to Slovenia to discuss the fight against corruption. On this occasion, Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar is to give a press conference at 3 PM.
6 Sep 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju EU Issues to Top the Agenda of Finnish PM's Visit on Monday Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen is scheduled to arrive for a working visit to Slovenia on Monday at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Rop. Topping his agenda will be the cooperation between Slovenia and Finland and current EU issues. Excellent Co-operation between Slovenia and Finland
2 Sep - 3 Sep 2004 — Maribor Meeting of CEI Agriculture Ministers The two-day meeting of agriculture ministers of 17 members of the Central European Initiative (CEI), hosted by Slovenia's Milan Pogacnik, will pay special attention to consumer protection, the role of international financial institutions in developing agriculture, and technical cooperation between CEI members.
2 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to convene for a regular weekly session, discussing among other things the strategy of developing state administration services on the world wide web.
1 Sep 2004 — Pristina, Kosovo Foreign Minister Vajgl to visit Kosovo Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is to pay a visit to Kosovo, during which he is to open the Slovenian liaison office at the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK). Information and Programme (MFA)
1 Sep 2004 — Skopje Minister Cvikl today in Macedonia Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is to visit Macedonia to officially present the twinning project with Macedonia that Slovenia won at a call issued by the European Agency for Reconstruction, CARDS 2000. Information