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28 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Preparations for the OSCE Ministerial
Preparations for the OSCE ministerial to be held in Ljubljana in December are to be presented to the press by the Foreign Ministry and the Government PR and Media Office; at 11 AM.
28 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Regular weekly government session
Weekly cabinet session. The agenda includes the draft national programme for the achievement of Lisbon Strategy objectives, amendments to the act on administered prices and amendments to the act on communicable diseases. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
28 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana/Cankarjev dom
National ceremony marking Reformation Day
A national ceremony marking Reformation Day, which will be celebrated on 31 October. Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti will be the keynote speaker.
27 Oct - 28 Oct 2005 — Brdo pri Kranju
5th regional ministerial on illegal migrations, organised crime, corruption and terrorism
The official part of the 5th regional ministerial on illegal migrations, organised crime, corruption and terrorism, which is organised by the Interior Ministry. A press conference is scheduled for 12:30 PM.
27 Oct 2005 — Hampton Court/London
PM Janez Jansa is to attend an informal EU summit on the challenges of globalisation
British PM Tony Blair is expected to outline plans of the British EU presidency for the 2007-2013 EU budget framework. PM Jansa is to speak to the press at 6 PM.
26 Oct - 27 Oct 2005 — Vaduz
Rupel on a two-day visit to Vaduz
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to begin a two-day visit to Vaduz to meet Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and FM Rita Kiber Beck. He is due to attend the "Liechtenstein Dialogue 2005" conference and meet Liechtenstein PM Otmar Hasler on Thursday.
Information /MFA/
25 Oct 2005 — Gorizia
FM Rupel is to visit Gorizia today
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Mayor of Gorizia Vittorio Brancati , representatives of the Slovenian minority and the head of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Riccardo Illy.
25 Oct 2005 — Athens
Minister Vizjak in Athens today
Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak it so attend a meeting of his counterparts from the EU and SE Europe, to sign an agreement on establishing an energy community.
24 Oct 2005 — Slovenj Gradec
Ceremony to mark UN Day
The main ceremony to mark UN Day is to take place, with FM Dimitrij Rupel set to address the event that starts at 7:30 PM.
The UN celebrates its 60th anniversary
24 Oct - 25 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
Agriculture Ministers in Luxembourg
EU agriculture ministers are to start a two-day meeting to discuss bird flu and sugar reform. Slovenian Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic is expected to attend.
24 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Regular Parliament Session to Open with Q&A Session
Parliament is to begin its October session by addressing questions to PM Janez Jansa and other members of the cabinet. The session is expected to begin at 3 PM.
23 Oct - 24 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
UK deputy PM John Prescott in Slovenia
UK deputy PM John Prescott is to wrap up his two-day visit to Slovenia by meeting FM Dimitrij Rupel (8:30 AM) and PM Janez Jansa (10:00 AM). Jansa and Prescott are to address the press at 10:30 AM. The President of the Republic, Dr Janez Drnovšek is also to receive Mr John Prescott.
Minister Rupel meets UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott
President Drnovšek receives UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott
21 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Romanian Economics and Trade Minister Ioan-Codrut Seres is due to visit Slovenia
He is to meet Slovenian counterpart Andrej Vizjak, with whom he will sign a memorandum on cooperation between the ministries. The pair are to speak to the press at 11:30. Moreover, the Chamber of Commerce is to host a Slovenian-Romanian business conference at 9:30 AM to coincide with the visit.
21 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Paul J. Crutzen, the 1995 Nobel Laureate for chemistry, is set to visit Slovenia
He is to meet Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan. Moreover, he is to deliver a lecture at Zemono Castle in the evening. Zupan and Crutzen are to speak to the press at 1:30 PM.
21 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Talks Hosted by Drnovsek to Focus on EU Budget
President Janez Drnovsek is to host the 8th conference on the future of Slovenia, this time focusing on the EU's goals from the aspect of the EU's budget framework for the next seven years; begins at 10 AM. The event is expected to be attended by PM Janez Jansa, Parliament Speaker France Cukjati, European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik and a number of ministers.
20 Oct - 21 Oct 2005 — London
Informal meeting of EU health ministers
Slovenian Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to attend a two-day informal meeting of EU health ministers, who are to discuss the Union's readiness for an avian flue pandemic in Europe.
20 Oct - 21 Oct 2005 — Zagreb
Ministerial meeting of CENCOOP
Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend a two-day ministerial meeting of the Central European Nations' Cooperation in Peace Support (CENCOOP) that will see an exchange of views on the role of the organisation.
20 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Regular weekly government session
The government is to amend five tax laws in a mini reform ahead of a major overhaul of the tax code scheduled for 2007. Amendments to the personal and corporate income tax acts, the VAT act, the tax procedure act and the payroll tax act could enter into force in 2006. Press conference at 2 PM.
19 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
PM Jansa in Luxembourg Today
Slovenian PM Janez Jansa is to pay the first official visit to Luxembourg, where he is scheduled to meet his counterpart Jean-Claude Juncker. Jansa is accompanied by Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and a delegation of businessmen, who will attend a business conference.
PM Jansa Sees Great Potential in Business Cooperation with Luxembourg
19 Oct 2005 — Brussels
Koprol in Brussels today
Marcel Koprol, the head of the Government Office for EU Affairs (SVEZ) is to meet Pierre de Boissieu, deputy secretary general of the EU Council and Belgian Secretary of State for European Affairs Didier Donfut.
19 Oct 2005 — Kiev
Rupel is to conclude his three-day tour of Russia, Moldova and Ukraine
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the OSCE chairman, is to conclude his three-country tour in the Ukraine. He is expected to hold talks with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko.
18 Oct 2005 — Chisinau/Tiraspol
Rupel on a three-day tour of Russia, Moldova and Ukraine
FM Dimitrij Rupel, the OSCE chairman, is scheduled to meet Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin, FM Andrei Stratan and representatives of NGOs on the second stop of his three-country tour. He is also expected to hold talks with officials of the breakaway Transdniester republic.
Information /MFA/
18 Oct 2005 — Bled
The Fourth Business Round-table with the government of Slovenia under the heading "Improving Slovene Competitiveness in the New Europe"
PM Janez Jansa is expected to participate in the event, which is organised by The Economist, alongside Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk, Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak and Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant. Round-table with Jansa at 11 AM is the only panel open to the public.
17 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Slovak Transport Minister Pavol Prokopovic is scheduled to visit Slovenia on the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Minister Janez Bozic
Prokopovic and Bozic are to review bilateral cooperation as well as progress in building the fifth pan-European transport route, with a statement for the press at 11:50 AM.
17 Oct 2005 — Moscow
FM Rupel on a three-day tour of Russia, Moldova and Ukraine
FM Dimitrij Rupel, acting in the capacity of OSCE chairman-in-office, is to visit Moscow as part of a three-day tour of Russia, Moldova and Ukraine. He is to meet Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, to be followed by a press conference.
Information /MFA/
17 Oct 2005 — Rome
Drnovšek at the ceremony marking 60 years of FAO
A ceremony marking 60 years of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to be attended also by Slovenian President Janez Drnovsek.
Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Janez Drnovšek at the 60th anniversary of the FAO
17 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
Meeting of EU Environment Ministers
EU environment ministers, including Slovenia's Janez Podobnik, are scheduled to discuss the controversial directive on registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals (REACH), climate change and environmental strategies.
15 Oct 2005 — Maribor
Borstnik Theatre Festival Gets Underway
Maribor will host the Borstnik Theatre Festival, the country's leading theatre festival, beginning today, and closing on 26 October with an award-winning ceremony. The jubilee 40th festival will feature eight shows competing for awards as well as a fringe programme of three productions. The festival will be opened by Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
14 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Session of the Economic and Social Council
PM Janez Jansa and the chair of the government reform committee Joze P. Damijan are to present the proposal of economic and social reform at a session of the Economic and Social Council starting at 10 AM.
14 Oct 2005 — Belgrade, Pristina
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the OSCE chairman, is expected in Serbia-Montenegro
In Belgrade, he is to hold talks with Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and Foreign Minister of Serbia-Montenegro Vuk Draskovic (joint press conference at 11:45 AM). In Pristina, he is to meet Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova Parliament Speaker Nexhat Daci, Prime Minister Bajram Kosumi and opposition leaders.
OSCE Chairman voices support for beginning of status talks on Kosovo
OSCE Chairman-in-Office calls on all sides to compromise on future status of Kosovo
14 Oct - 15 Oct 2005 — Zagreb
President Janez Drnovsek is to attend the 12th summit of presidents of Central European countries
The completion of the European integration process and the social and economic model of the united Europe are to top the agenda.
Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia Dr Janez Drnovšek at the 12th Meeting of Presidents of Central European States in Zagreb (unedited version)
13 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Swedish Foreign Minister in Slovenia
Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Frievalds is to hold talks with her counterpart Dimitrij Rupel, PM Janez Jansa and President Janez Drnovsek as part of her one-day visit to Slovenia. Frievalds and Rupel are to talk to the press at 3:45 PM.
13 Oct 2005 — Lyneham
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers
The development of strategic military transport capabilities is to top the agenda.
13 Oct - 14 Oct 2005 — Paris
Minister Zupan in Paris to attend UNESCO general conference
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan is to attend the 33rd session of the UNSECO general conference. He is to conclude his attendance at the session with a meeting with his Indian and Japanese counterparts.
13 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Regular government session
The government is to adopt bills on the protection of archive materials and and on cooperatives at its regular weekly session. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
13 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Economics Minister Andrej Vizjak are to present the proposed package of economic and social reforms to businessmen
A statement for the press is to follow after the meeting which starts at 3 PM.
12 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
Minister Sturm in Luxembourg Today
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is scheduled to take part in a meeting of EU justice ministers that is to debate the controversial regulation on the storage of phone records.
12 Oct - 13 Oct 2005 — Skopje
State Secretary Koprol on a Two-day Visit to Macedonia
State Secretary for European Affairs Marcel Koprol is to pay a two-day visit to Macedonia at the end of a project of cooperation aimed at helping Macedonia adopt EU regulations related to the internal market. Koprol is scheduled to meet Radmila Sekerinska, deputy prime minister responsible for European affairs.
12 Oct 2005 — Skofja Loka/Bled
Government to Tour the Gorenjska
The government will visit the Gorenjska region in the north of the country, to meet local politicians and business people. A news conference by PM Janez Jansa and Transport Minister Janez Bozic is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
11 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
State Secretary Lavric on a Regular Monthly Session of EU Finance Ministers
The newly-appointed State Secretary at the Finance Ministry Ziga Lavric is to take part in a regular monthly session of EU finance ministers, which will focus on the 2007-2013 budget framework
11 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
State Secretary Starina Kosem is to Attend a Meeting of EU Ministers in Charge of Competition
State Secretary at the Economics Ministry Andrijana Starina Kosem is to represent Slovenia at a meeting of EU ministers in charge of competition.
11 Oct 2005 — Brussels
Minister Zagar in Brussels Today
Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar is to participate in a EU ministerial on financing growth and cohesion in the enlarged EU.
11 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Vice-president of the European Commission in Charge of Transport and Energy in Slovenia Today
Loyola de Palacio, vice-president of the European Commission in charge of transport and energy, is to pay a visit. She is to meet Transport Minister Janez Bozic to discuss the fifth-pan-European transport route, notably the railway between Koper and Divaca. A press conference is scheduled for 1:30 PM.
11 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
The Discussion on the Proposed Social and Economic Reforms
Prime Minister Janez Jansa, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan and Joze P. Damijan, the head of the government reform committee, are to meet representatives of students and researchers to discuss the proposed social and economic reforms. The closed-door meeting starts at 3 PM.
10 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Jansa and Bajuk to Present Budget Bills to MPs
PM Janez Jansa and Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk are to present the budget bills for the next two years at the parliament's 12th extraordinary session, which is to begin at 3 PM.
10 Oct - 12 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana/Brdo pri Kranju
Finnish President Tarja Halonen on a Two-day Visit to Slovenia
Finnish President Tarja Halonen is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia. She is to meet her host and counterpart Janez Drnovsek (10:30 AM), Prime Minister Janez Jansa (1 PM) and Parliament Speaker France Cukjati (12:15 PM). Drnovsek and Halonen are to talk to the press at 11:45 AM.
10 Oct - 11 Oct 2005 — Budapest
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to Begin a Two-day Visit to Budapest
Minister Rupel is to take part on Tuesday in a meeting of the regional partnership ministers with countries of the Western Balkans.
Foreign ministers of the Regional Partnership countries debate European perspective of the Western Balkans
7 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
The Slovenian-Croatian commission for international road transport is to wrap-up a two-day meeting
The heads of the commission are to outline the results of the meeting at a press conference scheduled for 11:30 AM.
7 Oct - 8 Oct 2005 — Kaposvar
Interior ministers of Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia are to launch a two-day meeting
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in the meeting of interior ministers of Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia in Kaposvar.
6 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Government to Look into Reform Guidelines Today
The government is to convene for its regular session. The main item on the agenda will be a review of the reform package submitted by the government's committee for reforms. The press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
6 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
Session of the EU Council for Transport, Telecommunications and Energy
Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to take part in a session of the EU Council for Transport, Telecommunications and Energy.
6 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Jansa and Damijan are expected to present the package to heads of all parliamentary parties
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet the heads of parliamentary parties where Joze P. Damijan, the head of the government's reform committee, is to present the basic outlines of the reform package; at 3 PM.
Goverment Session: Proposal for concepts of economic and social reforms aimed at making the Slovenian economy more competitive
5 Oct 2005 — Skopje
Rupel Due in Macedonia Today
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to visit Macedonia in the capacity of OSCE chairman-in-office. He is to meet Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski, PM Vlado Buckovski, Deputy PM Muso Xhaferi, FM Ilinka Mitreva, representatives of political parties and the head of the OSCE mission to Macedonia Carlos Pais.
OSCE Chairman-in-Office underlines importance of reforms during visit to Skopje
4 Oct 2005 — Ljubljana
Ceremony on the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Tactical Line of the National Guard with Prime Minister Janez Jansa as the keynote speaker
A ceremony is to be held at noon on the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Tactical Line of the National Guard, a predecessor to the modern-day Slovenian Armed Forces. Prime Minister Janez Jansa is expected to be the keynote speaker.
3 Oct 2005 — Luxembourg
FM Rupel is to take part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers dedicated to the launch of EU accession talks with Croatia and Turkey. Moreover, the foreign ministers are to vote on launching negotiations on a stabilisation and accession agreement with Serbia-Montenegro.
2 Oct - 4 Oct 2005 — Moscow
Minister of education and sports Milan Zver in Moscow
Milan Zver, the minister of education and sports, is to attend the Sport and Peace conference, which is organised by the Russian agency for sport. He is expected to hold talks with the Russian Minister of Education and Science, Andrey Aleksandrovich Fursenko.

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