29 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Press conference of Prime Minister Janez Jansa Prime Minister Janez Jansa will speak about the government's priorities in 2005 and comment on current developments at a press conference scheduled for 1 pm.
23 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The cabinet is to hold its regular weekly session, discussing, among other things, the preparations for the 2005 OSCE presidency. A news conference is expected at 2 PM.
23 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom Main ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day, 26 December The parliament is to hold a ceremonial session at 7 PM to mark the 14th anniversary of the independence referendum. A national ceremony is to follow in the arts centre Cankarjev dom at 8 PM to mark 26 December, Independence Day. Ceremonial speech will be given by Prime Minister Janez Janša. Speech by the Prime Minister at the official celebration marking Independence day
22 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Zdenka Kovac, is to hand the department over to the new minister without portfolio in charge of local self-government and regional development Ivan Zagar The minister of structural policy and regional development in the previous government, Zdenka Kovac, is to hand the department over to the new minister without portfolio in charge of local self-government and regional development Ivan Zagar.
21 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Press conference of the Prime Minister Janez Janša Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to comment on topical political developments at a press conference scheduled for 1 PM.
21 Dec 2004 — Brussels Session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council Agriculture Ministry State Secretary Franci But is to attend a session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the last this year The ministers are expected to set the total allowable catches for 2005. The system does not apply for the Mediterranean and therefore does not affect Slovenia.
20 Dec 2004 — Brussels Meeting of EU environment ministers Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning Janez Podobnik is to attend a meeting of EU environment ministers.
17 Dec 2004 — Brussels PM Janez Jansa and FM Dimitrij Rupel attend the two-day EU summit The EU summit in Brussels, attended by Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, is expected to pass decisions about the start of EU membership talks with Turkey and Croatia and adopt guidelines for further talks on EU's 2007-2013 financial perspective.
16 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is due to convene for a regular weekly session at 8 AM to discuss reorganisation of the public administration bodies.
16 Dec 2004 — Brussels PM Janez Jansa and FM Dimitrij Rupel are to attend the two-day EU summit A two-day summit in Brussels will discuss the start of EU membership talks with Turkey and Croatia. The European Council is also expected to draw up guidelines for further talks on the new financial perspective and confirm the timetable of EU presidencies between 2007 and 2020.
15 Dec - 16 Dec 2004 — Budapest Minister Bozic to Attend Meeting of Quadrilateral Transport Ministers Transport ministers from Slovenia, Croatia, Italy and Hungary are to meet in Budapest on Wednesday. Slovenia's Janez Bozic will join his counterparts to review old and harmonise future activities concerning the fifth pan-European corridor. The ministers are also expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on this issue.
13 Dec 2004 — Brussels Regular meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will participate at the regular meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC).
10 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Team of EU veterinary inspectors wraps up its visit to Slovenia The head of the Slovenian Veterinary Administration Vida Cadonic Spelic is to speak to the press at 2 PM after a team of EU veterinary inspectors wraps up its visit to Slovenia.
9 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The cabinet is to meet for its regular weekly session. The companies bill and standpoints for December's EU summit are expected to be on the agenda.
9 Dec 2004 — Brussels Regular autumn session of NATO foreign ministers NATO foreign ministers are to hold a meeting at which they will discuss the expansion of the international peace-keeping mission in Afghanistan, Mediterranean dialogue and the situations in Iraq and the Balkans. Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is expected to take part. North Atlantic Council Ministerial Meeting (Information and programme)
8 Dec 2004 — Warsaw Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a meeting of PMs of Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a meeting of PMs of Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria, which make up a regional partnership.
7 Dec 2004 — Brussels Bajuk to Attend Meeting of EU Finance Ministers for the First Time Finance ministers of the EU are to gather, with the Greece budget data scandal, convergence reports for ten newcomers and the next financial perspective topping the agenda of their last meeting this year. Slovenia's new Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a regular session of the EU's finance ministers.
7 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana President Janez Drnovsek is to receive Prime Minister and his ministers President Janez Drnovsek is to receive Prime Minister Janez Jansa and his ministers as the new cabinet assumes office; at noon.
6 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Newly-elected ministers start taking over offices from their predesessors Newly-elected ministers of the Janez Jansa centre-right government will be formally taking over from their predecessors.
3 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana The parliament is to elect a new government Fifteen ministerial candidates nominated by Prime Minister Designate Janez Jansa are to be approved in an extraordinary session beginning at 10 AM. Janez Jansa Government Appointed
3 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana, all around Slovenia 3 December - Merry Day of Culture Slovenian cultural institutions are to hold open days as part of the "Merry Day of Culture", a celebration of the birth of France Preseren, Slovenia's greatest poet. The co-organizer of the events is the Ministry of Culture.
2 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Turkish FM Abdullah Guel is due to visit the National Assembly before wrapping up his visit here Turkish FM is due to visit the National Assembly before wrapping up his visit here. A meeting with Speaker France Cukjati is scheduled for 9 AM
1 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Guel in Slovenia for a two-day visit He is to meet outgoing and incoming foreign ministers, Ivo Vajgl and Dimitrij Rupel, outgoing PM Anton Rop, President Janez Drnovsek and President of Chamber of Commerce (GZS) Jozko Cuk. He is also to hold a lecture at the Ljubljana Faculty of Arts about Turkish-EU relations. Guel and Vajgl are speak to the press at 3:30 PM
1 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Outgoing Prime Minister Anton Rop is to hold a press conference Outgoing Prime Minister Anton Rop is to hold a press conference at noon as he wraps up his term in office.
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2004 — Ljubljana Two-day Southeast Europe Clearinghouse conference The Defence Ministry, in cooperation with the US European Command, is holding a two-day Southeast Europe Clearinghouse conference. Representatives of 28 European countries, the US, Canada, and international organisations are expected to review the options for streamlining regional defence cooperation.
29 Nov - 30 Nov 2004 — Bled International conference on business excellence 4th International Conference of the Central and Eastern European Countries” with the main theme “National quality programmes and national quality awards - the keys of success” starts today in Bled. More about the conference
29 Nov 2004 — Rotterdam Informal meeting of EU environment ministers EU environment ministers, including Slovenia's Janez Kopač, are to begin a two-day informal meeting aimed at discussing the bloc's spatial planning and zoning policies.
26 Nov 2004 — Portorož CEI prime ministers are to convene for a plenary session on the second and last day of the summit of the partnership associating 17 countries The session, to begin at 9:30 AM, is to be chaired by outgoing PM Anton Rop. The summit is to wrap up with a news conference at 1:30 PM. On the sidelines of the CEI summit, incoming PM Janez Jansa is to hold a series of bilateral meetings with prime ministers; after a meeting with Croatian PM Ivo Sanader, he is to speak to the press, expectedly at 4 PM. More information
25 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session Changes to the tax procedure act and changes to the tax administration act are to be debated by the government at its weekly government session; a press conference is scheduled at 2 PM.
25 Nov 2004 — Brussels Session of the EU Competitiveness Council A session of the EU Competitiveness Council to focus on the economic situation in Europe and a recent critical report on Lisbon Strategy implementation; to be attended by Slovenian Economics Ministry State Secretary Matjaz Logar.
25 Nov 2004 — Luxembourg Meeting of heads and secretaries-general of the Economic and Social Councils of EU and EEA member states An annual meeting of heads and secretaries-general of the Economic and Social Councils of EU and EEA member states; to be attended by Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Vlado Dimovski and the secretary general of the Slovenian Economic and Social Council, Danica Cvetko.
24 Nov - 25 Nov 2004 — Portorož Two-day Central European Initiative (CEI) economic forum Stimulating economic growth in Central Europe is topping the agenda of a two-day Central European Initiative (CEI) economic forum. The economic conference, which is preceding Friday's summit of this 17-member organisation, will feature the economics ministers from the CEI. More information: website of the Ministry of the Economy
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2004 — Brussels EU foreign ministers are due to meet for a regular monthly session They are to resume negotiations on the 2007-2013 financial perspective and review topical international issues. The discussion about the European defence policy is to be joined by defence ministers. Slovenia will be represented by FM Ivo Vajgl and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl, while State Secretary Janko Dezelak is to attend on behalf of the defence minister.
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2004 — Brussels Session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council A two-day session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, to be attended by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Milan Pogacnik.
19 Nov 2004 — Brusssels Meeting of EU ministers of justice and home affairs EU ministers of justice and home affairs are to chiefly discuss uniform asylum procedures, with Zdenka Cerar and Rado Bohinc attending on behalf of Slovenia.
18 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold a regular weekly session.
18 Nov - 19 Nov 2004 — Kranjska Gora Days of European Law The Institute for European Studies is to organise the 2th Days of European Law. Among qualified speakers from European institutions will be the Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar, Transport Minister Dr Marko Pavliha and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl. More about the conference - website of the Institute for European Studies
18 Nov - 19 Nov 2004 — Vienna Europa Forum Conference Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is to attend the Europa Forum conference.
17 Nov 2004 — Skopje Regional meeting of the Stability Pact for SE Europe A Slovenian delegation is to attend a regional meeting of the Stability Pact for SE Europe.
17 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Collection of articles on Slovenian-Austrian relations in the 20th century FM Ivo Vajgl and two historians are to present a collection of articles on Slovenian-Austrian relations in the 20th century, a product of a group of 14 Slovenian historians.
16 Nov 2004 — Brussels Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend the Economic and Financial Affairs Council The discussion of the stability and growth pact, the 2007-2013 financial framework and rising oil prices are expected.
16 Nov 2004 — Garmisch-Partenkirchen 8th Alp Conference of the signatory countries of the Alp Convention Environment Minister Janez Kopac is to attend the 8th Alp Conference of the signatory countries of the Alp Convention, which aims to protect natural alpine ecosystems and promote sustainable development in the Alps, as well as protect economic and cultural interest of the local population.
15 Nov - 16 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Bruno Julien, head of the LIFE programme at the Environment DG, is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia A delegation of the European Commission began a two-day visit to Slovenia on Monday to examine the implementation of four Slovenian projects co-funded by the financial programme LIFE.
12 Nov 2004 — Prague Meeting of the Salzburg Forum Interior Minister Rado Bohnic is to attend a meeting of the Salzburg Forum, which brings together the home ministers of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia.
12 Nov 2004 — Cairo Funeral of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Outgoing Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is due to attend the funeral of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Condolences on the passign away of Yasser Arafat
11 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold a regular weekly session to debate changes to the companies act; news conference at 1 PM.
11 Nov 2004 — Hague Meeting of budget experts from Central, Eastern and SE Europe Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend a meeting of budget experts from Central, Eastern and SE Europe, organised by the OECD and the Dutch Finance Ministry.
9 Nov - 11 Nov 2004 — Split, Šibenik, Rijeka Director of the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad is to visit Slovenian community associations in Croatia Director of the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad Jadranka Sturm Kocjan will begin a tour of Croatian cities, where she will visit Slovenian community associations. She is set to make her first stop at Split, where a meeting with representatives of the Slovenian community living there is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
9 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Parliament Convenes to elect Janez Janša as PM-Designate MPs are to convene for an extraordinary session at noon to take a vote on the candidate for prime minister-designate Janez Janša.
9 Nov 2004 — Groningen Interior Minister Rado Bohinc is due to attend a three-day conference on integration policy Organised by the Dutch presidency, this is the first meeting of EU ministers responsible for integration policy.
8 Nov 2004 — Trieste First Preparatory Seminar for 13th OSCE Economic Forum The seminar will be an introduction to Slovenia undertaking the OSCE chairmanship next year in the area of economy and the environment. Andrej Logar, state secretary at the Slovenian Foreign Ministry, representing the future presiding state, will open the seminar along with Italian Deputy FM Roberto Antonione. Conclusion of the First Preparatory Seminar for the Thirteenth OSCE Economic Forum
8 Nov - 9 Nov 2004 — Rotterdam Conference on social Europe Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski is to attend a two-day conference on Social Europe.
5 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe in Ljubljana A meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe will review the activities of Southeastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM), a regional cooperation mechanism. A news conference is scheduled for 1:40 PM. Joint statement SEDM Ministers of Defence Meeting
4 Nov 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session Weekly cabinet session.
4 Nov - 5 Nov 2004 — Brussels European Union Summit EU heads of government will gather for the EU summit. Prime Minister Anton Rop, FM Ivo Vajgl and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl are to attend on behalf of Slovenia.
2 Nov 2004 — Brussels Meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers on behalf of Slovenia.
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
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.
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 — 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.
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.
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 — 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.
15 Oct 2004 — Portorož 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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 — 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.
24 Sep 2004 — Brussels Session of the EU Competitiveness Council Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik is to take part on behalf of Slovenia.
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 — 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.
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.
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 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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
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
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"
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
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.
9 Sep 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session A weekly cabinet session; a news conference at 1 PM.
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 — 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 — 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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
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)
26 Aug 2004 — Budapest FM Ivo Vajgl in Budapest FM Ivo Vajgl is to pay a working visit to Hungary to meet his counterpart Laszlo Kovacs. Bilateral relations, the current global security situation and key Euro-Atlantic issues are to top the agenda.
24 Aug 2004 — Ljubljana Foreign Minister Vajgl to meet the Slovenian minority in Hungary Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is scheduled to meet representatives of the Slovenian minority in Hungary ahead of his visit to Hungary on Thursday.
10 Aug 2004 — Ljubljana/Brdo pri Kranju EU's Regional Policy Commissioner Jacques Barrot on a private visit to Slovenia Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is due to meet at 11:30 AM the EU's Regional Policy Commissioner Jacques Barrot, who is on a private visit to Slovenia. The president of the Republic of Slovenia dr. Janez Drnovšek will meet the Commissioner as well; at 3 PM in Hotel Kokra, Brdo pri Kranju.
29 Jul 2004 — Gornja Radgona PM Anton Rop in Gornja Radgona today PM Anton Rop will be joined by Transport Minister Marko Pavliha and Environment Minister Janez Kopač for talks with local officials of Gornja Radgona on ways of tackling the problem of soaring cargo transport through the border town. A statement for the press is scheduled for 4 PM.
29 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government cabinet is scheduled to convene for the weekly session. The agenda includes the review of the first set of legislative proposals on the EU's budget for the 2007-2013 period, and a preliminary assessment of damage caused by the recent earthquake in western Slovenia.
27 Jul 2004 — Berlin FM Vajgl Visiting Germany Today Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl is to pay a working visit to Germany today. He is scheduled to meet his counterpart Joschka Fischer to discuss EU-related matters, UN reforms, and current security issues, especially concerning the situation in Iraq, the Middle East and Afghanistan.
27 Jul 2004 — Bern Interior Minister Rado Bohinc is to visit Switzerland to meet his Swiss counterpart Cristoph Blocher The two officials are to sign a bilateral agreement on cooperation in fighting organised crime.
27 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Robert Finch, is to continue his two-day visit to Slovenia He is to meet with PM Anton Rop, Bank of Slovenia Governor Mitja Gaspari and chair of the Chamber of Commerce Jozko Cuk. A news conference is scheduled for 12:15 PM.
26 Jul 2004 — Brussels Vajgl & Cvikl to Join EU Ministers for Talks on WTO and EU Budget Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl are to attend an extraordinary session of EU ministers in Brussels on Monday, where talks are to focus on the next round of negotiations within the WTO and the proposal of the European Commission on the 2007-2013 financial perspective.
26 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana London's Lord Mayor to Start Two-Day Visit to Slovenia The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Robert Finch, is to arrive on Monday for a two-day visit to Slovenia. He is scheduled to meet PM Anton Rop, Finance Minister Dusan Mramor and Bank of Slovenia Governor Mitja Gaspari, to talk about the development of Slovenia's economy in the EU and possible cooperation between Slovenia and the City of London.
23 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana PM Anton Rop is to receive a delegation of presidents of Slovenian minority organisations PM Anton Rop is to receive at 11 AM a delegation of presidents of Slovenian minority organisations in Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia headed by Joze Wakounig of the National Council of Carinthian Slovenians. The delegation is also to be received by FM Ivo Vajgl.
22 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to convene for a regular weekly session at 10 AM to discuss a bill on institutions and a report on state subsidies, among other topics. A press conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
21 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Estonian Finance Minister in Ljubljana Estonian Finance Minister Taavi Veskimagi is due to arrive in Slovenia to exchange views on EU topics with his counterpart Dusan Mramor. A joint press conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
21 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Session of the Economic and social council The economic and social council, a body uniting employees, employers and the government, is to review the strategy of Slovenia's development at a session starting at 10 AM.
20 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Slovenia's spatial planning strategy is to be presented The Ministry of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy is to present Slovenia's spatial planning strategy at a press conference at 1 PM.
19 Jul 2004 — Brussels Ministers abroad -EU agriculture minister will meet, among them Slovenia's Milan Pogacnik, to discuss the radical sugar production reform and the common rural development fund. - Meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers, where Slovenia will be represented by Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar and Interior Minister Rado Bohinc. The ministers will, among other, tackle European network for exchange of criminal records and common procedure on asylum requests.
19 Jul 2004 — Mostar Culture Minister Andreja Rihter will take part in the conference of the culture ministers of SE Europe Stability Pact countries Entitled "Cultural Heritage: Bridge to Common Future", the conference will be taking place upon the occasion of the opening of the renovated ancient Mostar bridge
19 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Slovenia-Croatia consultations Slovenia-Croatia consultations will take place at 11AM, led by Slovenia's State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrej Logar and his Croatian counterpart Hido Biscevic. Political consultations between Slovenia and Croatia
13 Jul 2004 — Posočje PM Rop to Visit Quake-Struck Posocje Prime Minister Anton Rop will visit Tuesday afternoon the Posocje region which was struck by a moderate earthquake yesterday. Commissions have already been dispatched to the area to assess the damage, although the ground is still periodically shaking with after-shocks.
12 Jul 2004 — Brussels EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) session Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl and Foreign Minister Ivo Vajgl are to take part in the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC), which is to decide on the date of signing of the Constitutional Treaty. Foreign Minister Vajgl participates in the GAERC session and meets Commissioner Patten
12 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Montenegrin President to Visit Slovenia Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic will be visiting Slovenia upon invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Janez Drnovsek. Vujanovic is scheduled to meet PM Anton Rop at 10 AM, while both presidents are to speak to a press conference at noon. The concluding meeting between President Dr Drnovšek and Romanian President Iliescu
12 Jul 2004 — Brussels Meeting between OSCE Troika and the EU Troika On the sidelines of GAERC, Minister Vajgl is to participate in the meeting between OSCE Troika (Slovenia, Bulgaria and the Netherlands) and the EU Troika (the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the European Commission).
12 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Visit of EU Counter-terrorism coordinator Gijs de Vries EU Counter-terrorism coordinator Gijs de Vries is to visit Slovenia upon invitation of Interior Minister Rado Bohinc. De Vries's agenda includes meetings with PM Anton Rop at 5.30 PM, head of the Slovenian Intelligence Agency (SOVA) Iztok Podbregar and State Secretary at the Defence Ministry Tomaz Cas.
8 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold its regular weekly session at 10 AM.
8 Jul 2004 — Brussels The Slovenian Ministry of Information Society is to organise a business conference in Brussels to promote Slovenian enterprises in the sector of information and communication technology The conference is to be attended by Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar and European Commissioner for Enterprise and Information Society Erkki Liikanen.
7 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana, Piran, Koper, Brdo pri Kranju Romanian President Ion Iliescu is to wrap up a two-day official visit in Slovenia Romanian President Ion Iliescu is to wrap up a two-day official visit after meeting Speaker Borut Pahor and holding meetings with local officials on the Slovenian coast.
7 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana The concluding meeting between President Dr Drnovšek and Romanian President Iliescu President Dr Janez Drnovšek met Romanian President Ion Iliescu today at the conclusion of his official visit to Slovenia. President Iliescu emphasised that this visit was a reaffirmation of the excellent relations between the two countries and will contribute, above all, to the strengthening of economic co-operation in the future. President Drnovšek receives Romanian President Iliescu The concluding meeting between President Dr Drnovšek and Romanian President Iliescu
7 Jul 2004 — Klagenfurt Minister Cvikl today in Austria's Carinthia As part of a working visit, Minister of European Affairs Milan M. Cvikl is to meet Governor General of Austria's Carinthia Joerg Haider (1 PM), business people (4 PM) and representatives of the Slovenian minority (6 PM).
6 Jul 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju The Interior Ministry is to put on a conference on fighting corporate crime in the post-transition period The conference is expected to be attended by officials from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Latvia and Slovenia, as well as an official of the European Anti-Fraud Office.
6 Jul 2004 — Rotterdam Ministerial conference on emancipation and integration Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski is due to attend a two-day ministerial conference on emancipation and integration.
6 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Romanian President to Pay Official Visit in Slovenia Romanian President Ion Iliescu is scheduled to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia Tuesday at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Janez Drnovsek. His visit is seen as an opportunity to boost political dialogue and improve all forms of economic cooperation.
5 Jul 2004 — Priština Minister Kopač in Priština Minister of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy Janez Kopač is to take part in a one-day conference debating the priorities of spatial planning in Kosovo.
5 Jul 2004 — Brussels Regular monthly meeting of EU finance ministers EU finance ministers - among them Slovenia's Dusan Mramor - are to convene for a regular monthly meeting.
1 Jul - 2 Jul 2004 — Tirana Europe Minister Visiting Albania Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is to begin a two-day visit to Albania. He is to meet Europe Minister Ermelinda Meksi, Deputy Albanian PM Namik Dokle, Foreign Minister Kastriot Islami and the head of the European Commission delegation in Tirana, Lotz Salzmann.
1 Jul 2004 — Oslo PM Rop is to wrap up his visit to Norway Prime Minister Anton Rop is to wrap up a two-day official visit to Norway.
1 Jul 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold its regular weekly session.
29 Jun 2004 — Brussels Extraordinary EU summit in Brussels Prime Minister Anton Rop is to attend the extraordinary EU summit in Brussels, which is expected to appoint Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, Portuguese prime minister, the next president of the European Commission.
28 Jun 2004 — Luxembourg Slovenian Environment Minister Janez Kopac is to attend a session of the EU Council for the Environment Minister Janez Kopac is to attend a session of the EU Council for the Environment.
28 Jun 2004 — Istanbul PM Anton Rop is to attend a two-day NATO summit, the first after NATO expanded by seven new members in late March Rop will be accompanied by Defence Minister Anton Grizold, Chief-of-Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Major General Ladislav Lipic and Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Logar.
24 Jun 2004 — Podgorica Slovenian Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is to conclude his two-day working visit to Serbia-Montenegro Minister is due to meet today with Montenegrin Minister of International Economic Relation and European Integration Gordana Djurovic, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and President Filip Vujanovic.
24 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold its regular weekly session at 10 AM
23 Jun 2004 — London Prime Minister Rop in Great Britain Today Prime Minister Anton Rop is to begin a working visit to London today to meet several British officials, including Prime Minister Tony Blair and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in what will be the first visit by a Slovenian PM to Great Britain in ten years.
23 Jun 2004 — Belgrade Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is due to begin a two-day working visit in Serbia-Montenegro Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl is due to begin a two-day working visit as part of which he is meeting Serbia-Montenegrin Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic, Deputy Serbian PM Miroljub Labus and Minister of International Economic Relation and European Integration Gordano Djurovic. Cvikl is expected to share Slovenia's experience in the EU accession process and offer technical assistance.
22 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana/Koper Hans Martin Bury, German Minister of State for Europe, is to pay a working visit He is scheduled to meet with with Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl, FM Dimitrij Rupel, MP Alojz Peterle and chair of the parliamentary committee for EU affairs Ljubo Germic. Foreign Minister Rupel meets the German Minister of State for Europe, Mr Hans Martin Bury
21 Jun 2004 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU agriculture ministers The EU agriculture ministers, among them Slovenia's Milan Pogacnik, are due to meet for a two-day session to discuss topic of fisheries, the European Action Plan for Organic Food and Farming, as well as veterinary negotiations with Russia and WTO negotiations on liberalisation of trade in agricultural products.
21 Jun 2004 — Madrid Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl will be paying a working visit to Spain Minister is due to meet Economics and Finance Minister Pedro Solbes, Foreign Ministry Secretary General for the EU Miguel Angel Navarro and Ana Palacio, chair of the mixed commission for European affairs. The EU's 2007-2013 financial perspective is expected to figure as one of the top issues discussed.
21 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana, The Government Media and PR Office is to hold a press conference at 11 AM ahead of the main ceremony to mark National Day on the eve of 25 June The Government Media and PR Office is to hold a press conference at 11 AM ahead of the main ceremony to mark National Day on the eve of 25 June.
18 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Serbian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ivana Dulic Markovic in Slovenia Serbian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ivana Dulic Markovic is to pay a visit to Slovenia at the invitation of Slovenian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FoodDr Milan Pogačnik.
18 Jun 2004 — Rovinj Slovenian and Croatian interior ministers are to meet in Rovinj Slovenian and Croatian interior ministers, Rado Bohinc and Marijan Mlinaric, are to hold a meeting to discuss police cooperation during the upcoming tourist season.
17 Jun 2004 — Portorož A two-day conference on EU cohesion policy, regional development and enlargement is to begin today The event is organised by the Institute for Macroeconomic Analyses and Development, the Koper-based Faculty of Management, and the Paris-based Research Center of Transition Economies. More information (Institute for Macroeconomic Analyses and Development)
17 Jun 2004 — Brussels EU Heads in Search of New Constitutional Consensus A Slovenian delegation including PM Anton Rop, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, Finance Minister Dusan Mramor, and Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl will join EU leaders in Brussels today to try and reach an agreement on the constitutional treaty.
16 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to convene for its regular weekly session. The agenda includes a draft strategy of Slovenia's development.
15 Jun 2004 — Zagreb Signing an agreement on the use of European health insurance cards in Croatia by Slovenians Health Minister Dusan Keber and his Croatian counterpart Andrija Hebrang are to sign an agreement on the use of European health insurance cards in Croatia by Slovenians.
11 Jun 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju Conference "Building Cross-Border Security: The Role of the OSCE" is to wrap up today The two-day international conference entitled "Building Cross-Border Security: The Role of the OSCE" is to wrap up after two panels and a news conference summarising the event at 1 PM.
11 Jun 2004 — Skopje Prime Minister Anton Rop is to wrap up a two-day official visit to Macedonia Slovenian Prime Minister, accompanied by a business delegation, is to wrap up a two-day official visit to Macedonia, meeting President Branko Crvenkovski and Sobranje President Ljupco Jordanovski. A panel on economic cooperation is also to take place.
10 Jun 2004 — Skopje Prime Minister Anton Rop, accompanied by a business delegation and Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik, is to begin a two-day visit to Macedonia He is scheduled to meet with Macedonian PM Hari Kostov; the pair is to give a joint press statement at 5 PM. Lahovnik is expected to meet with his Macedonian counterpart Stevco Jakimovski.
10 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session Weekly cabinet session; a press conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
10 Jun 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju An international conference entitled "Building Cross-Border Security: The Role of the OSCE" is to begin at 3:30 PM The event, organised by the not-for-profit European-American institution EastWest Institute, the office of President Janez Drnovsek and the Foreign Ministry, is to be addressed by FM Dimitrij Rupel and OSCE Secretary General Jan Kubis.
10 Jun 2004 — Luxembourg, Dubrovnik Ministers abroad The beginning of a two-day meeting of the EU council for transport, energy and telecommunications. Slovenia will be represented by Transport Minister Marko Pavliha, Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar and Minister of the Environment, Energy and Spatial Planning Janez Kopac. -- Europe Minister Milan Cvikl it to take part in an informal meeting of Europe ministers from Southeast Europe and participate in a Wilton Park conference entitled "New SE Europe and the Next Enlargement".
9 Jun 2004 — London, Bratislava, Geneva Ministers abroad Defence Minister Anton Grizold is to begin a two-day working visit to Great Britain. He is to discuss with British Defence Secretary Geoffrey Hoon the security situation in Western Balkans and in Afghanistan; he is to speak to the Slovenian press at 2:15 AM. -- Health Minister Dusan Keber is to begin a two-day visit to Slovakia. -- Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski is to meet Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Aart Jan de Geus.
9 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Bavarian-Slovenian Standing Commission to Meet on Wednesday The Bavarian-Slovenian standing commission is to hold its 24th regular meeting on Wednesday. The session will be co-chaired by Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel and Bavarian Minister for European Affairs and Regional Relations Eberhard Sinner. Sinner is also to meet Slovenia's Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl.
8 Jun 2004 — Portorož The regional table of the Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe is to hold its semi-annual session Austrian FM Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Bosnian FM Mladen Ivanic, Macedonian FM Ilinka Mitreva, Moldovan FM Andrei Stratan and Croatian FM Miomir Zuzul are expected to attend the event, which is to be opened by Slovenian PM Anton Rop. The session starts at 9 AM and a press conference is scheduled for noon.
8 Jun 2004 — Luxembourg, Podgorica, Geneva Ministers abroad Interior Minister Rado Bohinc and Justice Minister Zdenka Cerar are to attend the EU ministerial council for justice and interior affairs. -- Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik is to begin a two-day visit to Montenegro.-- Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski is to meet with Irish Minister for Labour Affairs Frank Fahey on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference session.
7 Jun 2004 — Portorož A two-day conference of the Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe, hosted by Slovenia, is to begin Three working tables are due to be held on the first day, to focus on the role of media and parliaments, employment policy and fight against organised crime in the region.
7 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana, Brdo pri Kranju Maltese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion John Dalli is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia He is due to meet with Foreign Minister Dimtrij Rupel, Prime Minister Anton Rop, President Janez Drnovsek, Regional Development Minister Zdenka Kovac and Finance Minister Dusan Mramor. Dalli and Rupel are to hold a joint news conference at 11:10 AM. Foreign Minister of Malta to pay official visit to Slovenia /Information and Programme
7 Jun 2004 — Doboj (Bosnia and Hercegovina) Prime Minister Anton Rop is to visit Slovenian soldiers deployed in NATO-led SFOR peace keeping forces He is to be accompanied by Defence Minister Anton Grizold and the Slovenian Armed Forces Deputy Chief-of Staff, Brigadier Anton Turk. Prime Minister Anton Rop on a visit to the Slovene contingent in Doboj
4 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Serbia-Montenegro FM in Slovenia Today Foreign Minister of Serbia-Montenegro Vuk Drasković is scheduled to pay an official visit to Slovenia today. His talks with top Slovenian officials are to focus on the intensification of cooperation between the two countries. In addition to his host, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, Drasković is scheduled to meet with President Janez Drnovsek, Speaker of Parliament Borut Pahor, and Prime Minister Anton Rop.
3 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to hold a regular weekly session. Items on the agenda include the 2004 implementation plan of the development programme for NE region of Pomurje and a bill on awards for research and development.
3 Jun 2004 — Bonn Ministerial meeting as part of the four-day international conference on renewable energy A two-day ministerial meeting is to begin as part of the four-day international conference on renewable energy, which is also to be attended by Slovenian Environment Minister Janez Kopac.
3 Jun 2004 — Ljubljana British Minister for Europe Denis MacShane is to arrive in Slovenia for a visit He is expected to discuss the EU constitutional treaty and upcoming Euro elections with Europe Minister Milan Cvikl, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and chair of the parliamentary European affairs committee Ljubo Germic. Dr Rupel meets the UK Minister for Europe MacShane
2 Jun 2004 — Luxembourg Minister Mramor is to attend the session of Ecofin The EU's finance ministers are to convene for a regular meeting. Slovenia's Dusan Mramor is scheduled to attend.
2 Jun - 4 Jun 2004 — Bled 18th general assembly of EUROMET The Metrology Institute is to host the 18th general assembly of EUROMET, a European association of metrology institutes, which is to be attended by participants from 26 countries.
1 Jun - 2 Jun 2004 — Luxembourg Two-day session of the EU Council on Employment, Social Policy and Health and Consumer Protection Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski is to attend the first day of a two-day session of the EU Council on Employment, Social Policy and Health and Consumer Protection. Health Minister Dusan Keber is to join the meeting on Wednesday.
31 May 2004 — Ljubljana Government and the public sector trade unions are to sign the agreement The government and the public sector trade unions are to sign an agreement on amendments to the act on public sector wages; at 3 PM.
31 May 2004 — Ljubljana Conference on the prevention of trafficking in persons entitled "Are We Aware?". The association Kljuc (Key), an NGO fighting trafficking in person, is to host the conference. The events starts at 1:30 PM and a press conference is scheduled for 4:40 PM. Foreign Ministry State Secretary Samuel Zbogar is to receive Helga Konrad, OSCE special representative for the fight against people trafficking and head of the SE Europe Stability Pact working group on the prevention of trafficking in persons, who is to attend the conference. State Secretary Žbogar receives OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
28 May 2004 — Guadalajara Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is due to join a two-day EU-Latin America and Caribbean summit On the sidelines of the event, the FM is expected to hold several bilateral meetings, including with his counterparts from Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Dr Rupel participates in EU-LAC Summit
28 May 2004 — Mamaia Central European presidents, among them Slovenia's Janez Drnovsek, will resume their two-day summit at 9 AM, focusing on the future of the Western Balkans They will debate issues of stability, the significance of common European policies and regional cooperation.
28 May 2004 — Vatican PM Rop to Visiting the Vatican Prime Minister Anton Rop, on an official visit to the Vatican, is today scheduled to meet Secretary of the Holy See for Relations with States Angelo Sodano, in a meeting that will see the states exchange ratification documents for a bilateral agreement on legal matters. Rop is also scheduled to have an audience with Pope John Paul II. After an audience with Pope John Paul II, scheduled for 11 AM, the PM is to address the press at 12:30 PM. The Prime Minister on an official visit to Pope John Paul II
27 May 2004 — Ljubljana Regualar weekly cabinet session Regular weekly session of the government. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM
27 May 2004 — Bucharest President Drnovsek Attends 11th CE Summit President Janez Drnovsek is to take part in a two-day meeting of Central European presidents. The heads of state, gathered for 11th such summit, are expected to focus on the EU's further enlargement and Western Balkans.
27 May 2004 — Geneva, Brussels Ministers abroad -Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski is to attend the general assembly of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions. -- Culture Minister Andreja Rihter is to take part in a two-day session of the Council on Education, Youth and Culture.
26 May 2004 — Ljubljana Bulgarian Deputy PM and Minister of Transport and Communications in Slovenia Responding to an invitation by Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar, Bulgarian Deputy PM and Minister of Transport and Communications Nikolai Vassilev will be paying an official visit. The ministers are expected to sign an agreement on cooperation in telecommunications, post and IT services.
25 May 2004 — Ljubljana Slovakian Deputy PM and Economics Minister Pavol Ruska in Slovenia Slovakian Deputy PM and Economics Minister Pavol Ruska is due to pay an official visit at the invitation of Slovenian Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik.
25 May 2004 — Ljubljana European Commissioner Frits Bolkestein, responsible for internal market, taxation and customs union issues, is to visit Slovenia He is due to meet Finance Minister Dusan Mramor, Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl, Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik and parliamentary committees on economy and finance, monetary policy. Mramor and Bolkestein are to speak to the press at 12:30 PM.
25 May 2004 — Portorož Portoroz to Host CEI and Adriatic Ionian Initiative Ministerial The foreign ministers from 17 member states of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the smaller but largely coinciding Adriatic Ionian Initiative will be holding respective annual meetings as Slovenia currently holds the rotating presidency of both forums. The foreign ministers of the Adriatic Ionian Initiative will review the achievements over the past year and adopt a Portoroz declaration. On this occasion, Serbia-Montenegro will officially take over the 12-month presidency from Slovenia. Members of the CEI troika are to speak to the press at 1:15 PM. Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled to hold another conference after the AII meeting, at 6:30 PM. CEI Ministerial Meeting in Portorož
25 May 2004 — Bucharest/Targo Mures Prime Minister Anton Rop is to wrap up his visit to Romania Slovenian pharmaceutical company Lek is to open a new production facility. Prime Minister Anton Rop is to take part in the opening, thus wrapping up his two-day visit to Romania.
24 May 2004 — Bucharest Prime Minister Rop Begins Official Visit to Romania Prime Minister Anton Rop is due in Romania on Monday for a two-day official visit. Apart from meeting his counterpart Adrian Nastase for a tete-a-tete, Rop is also scheduled to hold meetings with President Ion Iliescu and heads of both houses of parliament. The visit coincides with the opening of a new plant by Slovenian drug maker Lek. Rop's entourage will include Europe Minister Milan M. Cvikl, who will hold separate talks with Minister for European Integration Alexandru Farkas
24 May 2004 — Bratislava, Brussels Ministers abroad -Culture Minister Adreja Rihter is due to start a two-day official visit at the invitation of her counterpart Rudolf Chmel. --Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik is to attend a regular monthly session of EU farming ministers with the agenda topped by fisheries; until 25 May.
21 May 2004 — Brdo pri Kranju Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend the fourth regional conference of finance ministers from Stability Pact countries, where the ministers are to exchange experience gained in public finance reforms in the run-up to EU membership Also expected to attend is Janez Potocnik, Slovenia's member of the European Commission. A press conference is scheduled for noon.
20 May 2004 — Ljubljana Scottish Deputy First Minister and Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Jim Wallace is to continue his three-day visit to Slovenia with a press conference at 9 AM Also on his agenda are meetings with Regional Development Minister Zdenka Kovac, chair of the parliamentary foreign policy committee Jelko Kacin and president of the Chamber of Commerce (GZS) Jozko Cuk.
20 May 2004 — Ljubljana Regular weekly cabinet session The government is to discuss changes to the act on general elections and changes to the act on referendum.
20 May 2004 — Ljubljana Irish PM Expected in Slovenia today President of the European Council, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, is due to arrive in Ljubljana on Thursday afternoon as part of his tour of EU capitals ahead of the Council's June session. He is to meet Prime Minister Anton Rop and President Janez Drnovsek. Ahern and Slovenian Prime Minister Anton Rop are expected to focus in their talks, due to begin at 2:30 PM, on a new EU constitutional treaty and on who will be the next president of the European Commission. A press conference of the two PMs is scheduled for 15.40 PM.
19 May 2004 — Ljubljana Montenegrin PM Milo Djukanovic, wrapping up a two-day official visit, is to meet his host, FM Dimitrij Rupel, PM Anton Rop, Economics Minister Matej Lahovnik and Speaker Borut Pahor Rupel and Djukanovic are to speak to the press at 10:15 AM, to be followed by a statement to the press by Lahovnik and Djukanovic at 11:30. As part of the Montenegrin prime minister's visit to Slovenia, Montenegrin Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and European