29 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Symposium about organic farming and GMOs A two-day symposium about organic farming and GMOs is to conclude, with Agriculture, Food and Forestry Minister Milan Pogacnik presenting the government's stance on GMO.
29 Oct 2004 — Rome EU Leaders Ready to Sign Landmark Constitutional Treaty Leaders of 25 EU members will sign the EU constitution in Rome today to pave the way for the ratification of the landmark document by the parliaments of member states. Prime Minister Anton Rop and Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl will sign on behalf of Slovenia. Slovenia Signs European Constitution
28 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government meets for a regular weekly session to discuss, among other things, draft decrees on spatial planning order and noise control and assessment. A press conference after the session is scheduled for 12:30 PM.
28 Oct 2004 — Rome Signing the European constitutional treaty Prime Minister Anton Rop is due to leave for Rome, where he will be signing the European constitutional treaty on behalf of Slovenia along with Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl.
27 Oct 2004 — Bled Regional Forum to Open at Bled Today While the meeting will be officially opened in the afternoon by Slovenian President Janez Drnovsek and his Bulgarian counterpart Georgy Parvanov, debates will begin in the morning, with Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl discussing trade relations with the Western Balkans as one of the first speakers. The first part of the event will focus on business relations with the Western Balkans, while the afternoon plenary will look into the region's stability and security. Speech by the Minister Milan M. Cvikl
26 Oct - 27 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana/Brdo pri Kranju Bulgarian President Georgy Parvanov is to begin a two-day official visit to Slovenia He is to meet with President Janez Drnovsek (10:50 AM) and Parliament Speaker France Cukjati (3:30 PM). A joint statement of the two presidents is scheduled for noon. Slovenia's upcoming presidency of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reigned prominent as Bulgarian President Georgy Parvanov met as part of his official visit with FM Ivo Vajgl and the likely new PM, Janez Jansa. Foreign Minister Vajgl meets Bulgarian President Parvanov Slovenia wants Bulgaria's EU accession to go ahead on time
25 Oct 2004 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU justice and home affairs council The EU justice and home affairs council is to meet, with Slovenia's Zdenka Cerar and Rado Bohinc attending.
25 Oct 2004 — Brussels Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl today in Brussels Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is to pay a visit to Brussels to meet the heads of the enlargement and regional policy directorate-generals, Fabrizio Barbasso and Graham Meadows, respectively; meetings at 11 AM and 6 PM.
21 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold its regular weekly session at 10 AM, to discuss, among other items, the report on the implementation of the 2004 regional policy.
21 Oct 2004 — Luxembourg EU finance ministers are to meet today EU finance ministers are to meet for a regular monthly session, with Slovenia being represented by Finance Minister Dusan Mramor.
19 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana 10th Slovenian Festival of Science The three-day 10th Slovenian Festival of Science, organised by the Slovenian Science Foundation, is to open. The Minister of education, science and sport Dr Slavko Gaber is to deliver the opening speech. A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 AM.
19 Oct 2004 — Sofia Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl in Bulgaria Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is to meet his Bulgarian counterpart Meglena Kuneva and Bulgarian Finance Minister Milen Velchev during a visit to Bulgaria.
18 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Launch of the European week of health and safety at work The launch of the European week of health and safety at work, which will be dedicated to construction this year. The Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs will hold a press conference at noon.
15 Oct 2004 — Portoro¾ Seventh annual autumn meeting of financial experts The Ljubljana Stock Exchange is to stage the seventh annual autumn meeting of financial experts. The theme of this year's meeting will be the prospects of various Slovenian business sectors and the expected arrival of foreign competition on the financial services market. Apart from representatives of respected Slovenian companies, the meeting is also scheduled to be attended by Finance Minister Dusan Mramor.
15 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, the Supreme Allied Command Transformation commander, is to wrap up his visit to Slovenia Apart from meeting Defence Minister Anton Grizold and President Janez Drnovsek, Giambastiani is to join the Chief of Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Ladislav Lipic, in addressing the press at 9:45 AM.
14 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Supreme Allied Command Transformation commander in Slovenia Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, the Supreme Allied Command Transformation commander, is to visit Slovenia to discuss with Slovenian (defence) officials the possibility for NATO members and Partner states to use the capabilities of the Slovenian Armed Forces.
14 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to examine the autumn economic forecast compiled by the government Institute for Macroeconomic Analyses and Development (IMAD). Both the inflation forecast made in the IMAD spring report and the GDP growth forecast are expected to be revised.
14 Oct 2004 — Luxembourg Meeting of EU environment ministers Environment and Energy Minister Janez Kopac is to attend a meeting of EU environment ministers which is to discuss a number of environment-related topics.
12 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana National environmental protection programme The Ministry of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy is to put on a press conference at 11 AM to present the key provisions of the new national environmental protection programme and the inclusion of the public in the drafting of this document.
11 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Finance officials from central and southeastern Europe are scheduled to take part in a conference on nurturing growth and investment that will be organised by the London-based company EastEuro Link Among those expected to take part are finance ministers from Slovenia, Serbia and Poland as well as central bank governors from the Czech Republic and Slovenia.
11 Oct 2004 — Luxembourg EU foreign ministers are scheduled to hold their regular monthly meeting The 2007-2013 budget period is expected to be in the forefront of their agenda, while the latest European Commission documents dealing with the membership aspirations of Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia also expected to feature highly in talks. Slovenian Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl and European Minister Milan M.Cvik are going to attend the meeting. Foreign Minister Vajgl participates in the GAERC session in Luxembourg
7 Oct - 9 Oct 2004 — Hanoi Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) A two-day summit of the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) is underway, with Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl attending on behalf of PM Anton Rop.
7 Oct 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session Government is to hold a regular weekly session.
7 Oct - 8 Oct 2004 — Interlaken 6th Ministerial meeting of the Central European Nations Cooperation in Peace Support Defence Minister Anton Grizold is to pay a two-day visit to Switzerland to attend the 6th ministerial meeting of the Central European Nations Cooperation in Peace Support (CENCOOP).
3 Oct 2004 — Slovenia Parliamentary elections 2004 Republic of Slovenia elections of deputies to the National Assembly. Elections 2004
1 Oct 2004 — Bled International conference on the position of the constitutional courts after EU enlargement The two-day international conference on the position of the constitutional courts after EU enlargement is to wrap up, with a news conference scheduled for 2 PM. On the conference Constitutional Courts Call for Cooperation with European Courts
1 Oct 2004 — Haag Two-day meeting of EU justice and interior ministers A two-day meeting of EU justice and interior ministers focusing on the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice (Tampere II programme) is to conclude. Interior Minister Rado Bohinc will be attending on behalf of Slovenia.