29 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Prime Minister on Slovenia's EU presidency and other current topics Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to address the press at 12:30 PM to outline the course of preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency in the first half of 2008, and talk about other current topics. The Government is already preparing for the EU Presidency in the first half of 2008
29 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Regular government session The government is to convene a session dedicated to forthcoming budgets. The agenda includes draft budget memorandums for the 2006-2010 period and the proposed allocation of expenditures for the 2006 and 2007 budgets. A press conference is scheduled for 1:30 PM.
28 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is set to debate amendments to the anti-smoking act, amendments to the act on passports and measures for relief after large-scale landslides. Preparations for EU presidency are also to be scrutinised. The weekly session starts at 10 AM, with a press conference scheduled for 2 PM. Government session press release
27 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Rupel to sign an agreement to finance demining of Trans-Caucasus Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Director of the Slovenian-run International Trust Fund for Demining Dorijan Marsic are due to sign, at 11 AM, an agreement to finance demining of Trans-Caucasus. Slovenia earmarks 21 million SIT for demining and mine victims assistance in the Transcaucasus
27 Jul 2005 — London European Affairs State Secretary Koprol in London European Affairs State Secretary Marcel Koprol is meeting representatives of the British EU presidency to discuss negotiations on the EU's financial arrangements for the 2007-2013 period.
25 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Foreign Minister and OSCE chairman Dimitrij Rupel is to hold a press conference FM and OSCE chairman Dimitrij Rupel is to hold a press conference at noon to evaluate the first seven months of Slovenia's chairmanship of this security organisation. Achievements of Slovenian OSCE Chairmanship a good prospect for its future work
22 Jul - 23 Jul 2005 — Yalta Koprol is to attend the conference in Ukraine Marcel Koprol, the head of the Government Office for European Affairs (SVEZ), is to attend a two-day conference which will discuss Ukraine's steps towards the EU. MEPs Michel Rocard and Elmar Brok will be the keynote speakers alongside KOprol.
21 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The agenda includes a programme for the promotion of foreign direct investment in the 2005-2009 period, amendments to the act on police and government standpoints for the 2006-2006 social agreement. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
20 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Party Leaders to Seek Consensus on Cohesion Regions Responding to an initiative of an opposition leader, PM Janez Jansa called a meeting of party leaders, MPs of both ethnic minorities, the minister of regional policy and the European affairs state secretary to discuss the division of Slovenia into regions.
20 Jul 2005 — Vienna FM Rupel in Vienna today Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who currently chairs the OSCE, is to address a round-table debate themed "30 Years of Helsinki Process: The Contribution of the OSCE in Changing World". The event starts at 4 PM.
19 Jul 2005 — Portoro¾ (marina) Seaway to Launch Its Latest Sailing Boat The company Seaway, owner of the Scandinavian boat trade mark Shipman, is to launch its sailing yacht Shipman 63 in the Portoroz marina. Science and Technology Minister Jure Zupan is to address the participants. The ceremony will also be recorded for the Seaway Internet site: http://www.seaway.si/ Seaway Internet site The Shipman 63, nominated for the title of European Yacht of the Year 2005, is launched in Portoro¾
18 Jul 2005 — Brussels Minister Vizjak in Brussels today Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak is to attend an informal dinner of EU ministers in charge of trade to discuss liberalisation of world trade.
18 Jul 2005 — Brussels Session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council, with enlargement onto Croatia and Turkey as well as Great Britain's plans for the EU's next budget period to top the agenda. Dr Rupel participates in a regular GAERC meeting
18 Jul 2005 — Brussels Session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council EU agriculture ministers are to launch talks on sugar reform at a session of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, to be attended also by Slovenia's Marija Lukacic. Some 5,000 representative of the sugar industry, including from Slovenia are expected to stage a protest.
14 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana FM Rupel With Soeren Jessen-Petersen, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Kosovo Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the OSCE chairman, is scheduled to hold talks at 3 PM with Soeren Jessen-Petersen, the special representative of the UN secretary general for Kosovo. Minister Dr Rupel and Jessen-Petersen on the role of international organisations in Kosovo
14 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is expected to confirm the bill on double pricing and amendments to the health insurance act at its weekly session. The agenda also includes amendments to the act on the support environment for business. Press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
14 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana A Delegation of the Russian Province of Sverdlovsk in Slovenia A delegation of the Russian province of Sverdlovsk headed by Governor Eduard Rossel are to continue their visit here by meeting Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak and FM Dimitrij Rupel. Vizjak and Rossel are to speak to the press at 3 PM.
13 Jul 2005 — Brussels Ministers Mate and Sturm Attending Extraordinary Meeting of EU Justice and Home Ministers Extraordinary meeting of EU justice and home ministers dealing with the consequences of the terrorist attacks in London. Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to attend.
13 Jul 2005 — Moscow FM Rupel to Discuss OSCE-related Issues with Lavrov OSCE chairman, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimtirij Rupel, is due to discuss OSCE-related issues with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (10 AM local time), Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Chizhov (12:45 PM) and Mikhail Margelov, the chair of the international affairs committee at the Council of the Federation (2:30 PM). OSCE Chairman underlines importance of reform during visit to Moscow
13 Jul 2005 — Budapest Prime Minister Jansa Taking Part in a Meeting of Prime Ministers from the Visegrad Group, Plus Austria and Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to take part in a meeting of prime ministers from the Visegrad Group, plus Austria and Slovenia. The EU constitution and 2007-2013 budget talks are to top the agenda; starting at 7 PM.
12 Jul 2005 — Brussels Bajuk attends the meeting of the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend the meeting of the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN).
12 Jul - 13 Jul 2005 — London A two-day informal meeting of EU education ministers Minister of Education and Sport Milan Zver is to attend a two-day informal meeting of EU education ministers.
12 Jul 2005 — London PM Jansa with representatives of the Slovenian Students' Organisation Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to hold a meeting with representatives of the Slovenian Students' Organisation, at 3 PM.
11 Jul - 12 Jul 2005 — Cardiff An informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council The beginning of an informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council, to be attended by Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak and Minister of Higher Education and Science and Technology Jure Zupan.
11 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Parliament is to open its July session with PM Janez Jansa and ministers taking questions from the floor The 8th regular parliament session is to commence with questions from the floor for PM Janez Jansa and cabinet members at 2 PM.
11 Jul 2005 — Budapest Cerar attends meeting of foreign ministers of the regional partnership Bozo Cerar, the state secretary at the Foreign Ministry, is to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the regional partnership which comprises the Visegrad Group (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia) plus Slovenia and Austria. The EU's neighbourhood policy is to top the agenda.
11 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana AI Slovenia to Light Candles for Srebrenica Victims Amnesty International Slovenije is to stage a symbolic action in the centre of the city at 8 PM in remembrance of the victims of the Srebrenica massacre.
11 Jul - 12 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Czech Health Minister Milada Emmerova on a two-day visit to Slovenia Czech Health Minister Milada Emmerova is to conclude her two-day visit to Slovenia.
10 Jul 2005 — Dubrovnik, Croatia Simoniti attends the opening of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to attend the opening of the 56th Dubrovnik Summer Festival, at the invitation of his Croatian counterpart Bozo Biskupic.
10 Jul - 11 Jul 2005 — Sarajevo/Srebrenica FM Rupel to Attend Srebrenica Commemorations Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the OSCE chairman, is to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina to attend Monday's commemorations marking the 10th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre.
9 Jul 2005 — Ludranski vrh The 15th traditional informal meeting of Slovenian politicians The 15th traditional informal meeting of Slovenian politicians is to take place at the linden tree Najevska lipa in the northeastern region of Koroska. Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to address the meeting, starting at noon.
9 Jul - 10 Jul 2005 — Dubrovnik, Croatia Koprol attends an informal meeting of European affairs ministers from SE Europe European Affairs State Secretary Marcel Koprol is to attend an informal meeting of European affairs ministers from SE Europe to discuss regional cooperation and EU integration. A press conference at 16:10 PM.
8 Jul 2005 — Belfast Slovene Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs attends the EPSCO Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Janez Drobnic is to attend the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO).
8 Jul - 9 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana A two-day Conference on Sexual Exploitation of Children A two-day conference "Yokohama Review for Europe and Central Asia - Combating Sexual Exploitation of Children" is to open with an address by FM Dimitrij Rupel. UNICEF Ambassador Johann Olav Koss will be key-note speaker. Conclusions of the conference are to be presented at 11 AM, to be followed by closing speeches by Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and UNICEF director Maria Calivis at 12:30 PM.
7 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is to meet for its weekly session. Among the issues on its agenda are the draft budget memorandums for 2006 and 2007; amendments to the act on the employment of foreigners; amendments to the acts on public servants and lawmakers; and amendments to the act on public assembly. Press conference at 2 PM.
7 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana French Europe Minister Catherine Colonna in Slovenia today French Europe Minister Catherine Colonna is to meet Speaker France Cukjati (9:30 AM), head of the parliament's EU affairs committee Anton Kokalj (10 AM), State Secretary Marcel Koprol (11:30 AM), Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk (5 PM) and FM Dimitrij Rupel (7 PM). A press conference is scheduled for 12:15 PM.
7 Jul - 8 Jul 2005 — Brdo pri Kranju/Ljubljana Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic on a two-day official visit to Slovenia Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic is due to arrive on an official visit. He is to discuss current European issues and economic topics with President Janez Drnovsek (10:30 AM) and Parliament Speaker France Cukjati (7:30 PM). Drnovsek and Gasparovic are to talk to the press at 11:50 AM.
5 Jul - 7 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana Conference on Violence against Children An international conference on violence and sexual abuse of children, organised by UNICEF, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Council of Europe and the Slovenian government, is to begin (to conclude on 7 July). A news conference is scheduled for 1 PM.
3 Jul 2005 — Toronto, Bolton FM Rupel is to visit the Slovenian community in Canada FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a celebration of the Slovenian National Day, organised by the Slovenian community in Canada.
3 Jul 2005 — Ljubljana/Cankarjev dom Ceremony by the Emigrants association Slovenia in the World, with PM Janez Jansa as key-note speaker The emigrants association Slovenia in the World is to hold a ceremony in the Cankarjev dom arts centre, with PM Janez Jansa as key-note speaker.