Event Archive for September 2006

29 Sep 2006 — Portorož
An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers
An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers is to continue at 8:30 am, and is to include a formal session of the NATO-Russia Council (11:30 am) focusing on the marine operation Active Endeavour. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is to hold a news conference at 12:45 pm. Slovenian PM Janez Jansa is expected to meet senior NATO officials as he visits Portoroz.
29 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Changes to the act on municipal funding
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Ivan Zagar is to talk about changes to the act on municipal funding, adopted by the government on Thursday, at a press conference scheduled for 11:30 am.
29 Sep 2006 — Madrid
Meeting on illegal migrations
Eight Mediterranean EU members are to discuss illegal migrations at a meeting hosted by Spain. Slovenia is to be represented by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Interior Ministry State Secretary Zvonko Zinrajh.
28 Sep - 29 Sep 2006 — Brussels
Pharmaceutical Forum
Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to take part in a two-day Pharmaceutical Forum, which will focus on progress in the reduction of differences in drug prices among the EU member states.
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Cabinet Session
The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session. The agenda includes amendments to the 2007 budget act and the 2008 budget bill, changes to the act on referenda, the banking act and changes to the act on excise duties. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 3 pm.
28 Sep - 29 Sep 2006 — Portorož
An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers
An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers is to get underway. The two-day meeting is to be chaired by NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer. The session gets underway at 3:30 pm, while a joint press conference of De Hoop Scheffer and Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is scheduled for 6:50 pm.
28 Sep - 30 Sep 2006 — Portorož
Informal meeting of Defence Ministers (IDM 2-2006)
The two-day meeting is to be chaired by NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer. The session gets underway at 3:30 PM, while a joint press conference of De Hoop Scheffer and Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is scheduled for 6:50 PM.
Informal meeting of Defence Ministers IDM 2-2006
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session
The agenda includes amendments to the 2007 budget act and the 2008 budget bill, changes to the act on referenda, the banking act and changes to the act on excise duties. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 3 PM.
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
PM about topical political issues
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to talk about topical political issues at a press conference scheduled for 2 pm.
Budget Documents and favourable macro-economic indicators in Slovenia
28 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Conference on digital broadcasting
Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to deliver the opening address at the conference on digital broadcasting, which is organised by the Economy Ministry in conjunction with the European Commission; at 9:30 am.
27 Sep 2006 — Tirana, Albania
Meeting of the Southeastern European Defence Ministerial
Franci Znidarsic, state secretary at the Defence Ministry, is to attend a meeting of the Southeastern European Defence Ministerial (SEDM).
27 Sep 2006 — Bled
The 11th international congress of ear, nose and throat doctors
The 11th international congress of ear, nose and throat doctors is to kick off at 6 pm with Health Minister Andrej Brucan expected to deliver the welcome address.
27 Sep 2006 — Tampere, Finland
The 4th Quality Conference 2006 for Public Administrations in the EU
Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to be one of the 1,200 civil servants to attend the 4th Quality Conference 2006 for Public Administrations in the EU.
27 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Conference on hate speech by Human Rights Ombudsman
Human Rights Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek is to launch a conference on hate speech, focusing on the role of public speech in forming social relations. The event, entitled "Words are Actions Driven by Speech" is to kick off at 9 am.
27 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Meeting with the president of the Macedonian Constitutional Court
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is to meet the president of the Macedonian Constitutional Court Mahmut Jusufi as the latter pays an official visit to Slovenia. At 10 am.
26 Sep 2006 — Portorož
Presentation of preparations for the informal meeting of NATO
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to present the preparations for the informal meeting of NATO defence ministers taking place in Portoroz on Thursday and Friday; at 1:30 pm.
25 Sep 2006 — Oulu, Finland
Informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers
EU agriculture ministers, including Slovenia's Marija Lukacic, are to hold an informal meeting dedicated to the future of the Common Agriculture Policy.
25 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina's Minister of Security Barisa Colak
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina's Minister of Security Barisa Colak, who will be on a visit to Slovenia. Their discussions are expected to focus on combating illegal migrations, organised crime and terrorism. A press statement is scheduled for 11:30 am.
25 Sep 2006 — Vienna
The Chairmanship of the board of governors of the IAEA
Slovenian Ambassador to Austria Ernest Petric is to take over the chairmanship of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
25 Sep 2006 — Brussels
Meeting of EU ministers responsible for competition
EU ministers responsible for competition are to meet. Slovenia is to be represented by Economy Ministry State Secretary Andrijana Starina Kosem.
22 Sep 2006 — Maribor
The Danube Rectors Conference
European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik is to address the participates on the second day of the Danube Rectors Conference. This-year's conference is entitled "The Lisbon Strategy - the Role of Universities and the Competitiveness of the Danube Region". At 9:00 am.
22 Sep - 24 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Union of EU capitals
The 46th general assembly of the Union of EU capitals is to kick off in the spirit of the European Car Free Day. The two-day event, hosted by Ljubljana and featuring representatives of 21 European capitals, will begin at 10 am with an address by Ljubljana Mayor Danica Simsic and a presentation on climate change by Nicholas Hanley, head of the European Commission's Directorate General for the Environment.
22 Sep 2006 — Krško
The European Energy Forum
The European Energy Forum will conclude its visit to Slovenia with a news conference at 12:30 pm attended by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, MEP Romana Jordan Cizelj and Giles Chichester, the president of the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.
22 Sep 2006 — Postojna
Meeting on regional cooperation in the management of the water resources
A working meeting on regional cooperation in the management of the water resources and the coast and sea shared by Adriatic countries will be held the Karst Research Institute as part of Slovenia's Barcelona Convention presidency activities. Statements for the press, including by Environment Minister Janez Podobnik, are scheduled for 12:30 pm.
22 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Health Minister Andrej Brucan will receive his Mexican counterpart Julio Frenk
Health Minister Andrej Brucan will receive his Mexican counterpart Julio Frenk at 1 pm. The pair are expected to exchange views on health care systems and on cooperation in the World Health Organisation.
22 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Local Elections
The official campaigning for the local elections is to begin with exactly a month left before the ballot.
21 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Cabinet Session
The cabinet is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes the bill on Slovenian Engineering Academy alongside changes to the acts on electronic telecommunications; on courts; and on judicial service among other topics. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 pm.
20 Sep - 23 Sep 2006 — Singapore
Meeting of the World Bank and IMF
A four-day meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary fund, which is also attended by a delegation of the Slovenian Finance Ministry and Bank or Slovenia, is to conclude.
20 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Cabinet's one-day visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region
The cabinet is to hold a one-day visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region. As part of its latest stop in its tour of Slovenia's statistical regions, the cabinet will first hold a working meeting that is to be followed by meetings with politicians and business people from the region. A charity football match between the government and local officials is to be the final order of the day. Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak are to speak to the press at 5:15 pm.
20 Sep 2006 — Videm-Dobrepolje/Ribnica
Cabinet's Wednesday visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region
As part of the cabinet's Wednesday visit to the central Osrednjeslovensko region, Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to visit with Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak three companies. Accompanying the pair to one of the companies will also be Agriculture Minister Marija Lukacic. Other cabinet ministers will also be touring the region.
20 Sep - 22 Sep 2006 — Tampere, Finland
Informal meeting of EU Interior and Justice Ministers
A working dinner is to launch an informal three-day meeting of EU interior and justice ministers, including Slovenia's Dragutin Mate and Lovro Sturm. The ministers are expected to discuss the delay in the expansion of the Schengen zone as well as efforts to tackle illegal migration.
20 Sep - 22 Sep 2006 — Portorož
The Days of Slovenian Administration
The Days of Slovenian Administration, a three-day event aimed at discussing government reforms, the public sector and Slovenia's 2008 stint as EU president, is to get underway. The opening, scheduled for 10:30 am, is to be followed by a panel on Slovenia's EU presidency that will include Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant, State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic and MEP Miha Brejc as participants. A news conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
19 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Public debate on Social Inclusion
The Labour Ministry and the Employment office are to host a public debate on social inclusion, the employment of disabled persons and other persons difficult to employ and the challenges of the labour market. Also present at the debate, which is to begin at 5 am, will be Labour Minister Janez Drobnic.
19 Sep - 21 Sep 2006 — Portorož
Nuclear Energy for New Europe 2006
An international conference entitled "Nuclear Energy for New Europe 2006" is to get underway at 9 AM. The three-day event is organised by the association of Slovenian nuclear energy experts.
19 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Government student affairs Council
The government student affairs council, presided by Education Minister Milan Zver, is to meet at 11.30 to discuss, among other things, the resolution on the national 2006-2010 higher education programme. A news conference is scheduled for 13.30 pm.
19 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
European Mobility Week
The Environment and Spatial Planning Ministry is to present to the press at 9 am its activities during the European Mobility Week.
18 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Economic cooperation with Algeria
Algerian Minister of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Handicrafts Mustapha Benbada is to discuss at noon economic cooperation with his Slovenian host and counterpart Andrej Vizjak.
18 Sep - 21 Sep 2006 — Moscow/Irkutsk
4th Baikal Economic Forum
Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to begin an official four-day visit to Russia, where he is to meet his Russian counterpart Igor Levitin and take part at the 4th Baikal Economic Forum.
18 Sep 2006 — Brussels
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council is to hold a meeting, discussing the reform of the wine sector. Slovenian Agriculture minister Marija Lukacic is to be on hand.
18 Sep - 28 Sep 2006 — New York
UN General Assembly in New York
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to begin a ten-day visit to the US, where he is to attend the session of the UN General Assembly and host a meeting of the Human Security Network, among other things.
15 Sep 2006 — Cerje
Return Primorsko region to the country with a national ceremony
Slovenia will remember the return of a large part of the Primorsko region to the country with a national ceremony at the as yet unfinished memorial to the defenders of Slovenian territory on Mount Cerje. PM Janez Jansa is to be the speaker of honour at the event that gets underway at 5:30 pm.
15 Sep 2006 — Brussels
Meeting of foreign ministers
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers that will be dedicated to reviewing the latest developments in the Western Balkans, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Lebanon.
14 Sep - 17 Sep 2006 — Portorož
Festival of Slovenian Film
The 9th Festival of Slovenian Film (FSF) is to get underway at 8:30 PM. A total of 82 films, 21 of which will be competing for the Vesna Award, will be showcased at the event. At the outset of the festival legendary Slovenian director Peter Zobec is to be given the Badjur Award for life-time achievement in Slovenian film.
14 Sep - 15 Sep 2006 — New York
Talks on international migration and development in NY
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is scheduled to launch a two-day visit to New York, where he is to attend a UN-sponsored round of talks on international migration and development.
14 Sep 2006 — Vienna
Meeting of foreign ministers of the Regional Partnership
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the Regional Partnership - featuring Slovenia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia - that will focus on Serbia's cooperation with the EU.
14 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Cabinet Session
The cabinet is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes the package of bills making up the tax reform. A press conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 pm.
13 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament ends a two-day official visit to Slovenia
Speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament, the Sejm, Marko Jurek is to end a two-day official visit to Slovenia. He is to meet PM Janez Jansa (12:45 pm), President Janez Drnovsek (noon) and Ljubljana Archbishop and Metropolitan Alojz Uran (5 pm). Jurek is also scheduled to hold meetings with heads of deputy groups (9 am) and members of the parliamentary foreign policy and EU affairs committees (10 am and 11 am).
12 Sep - 13 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Visit of the speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament
Speaker of the Polish lower house of parliament, the Sejm, Marko Jurek is to arrive for a two-day visit to Slovenia. He is to hold talks with Slovenian counterpart France Cukjati at 3:50 pm, with the two officials expected to speak to the press at 4:35 pm.
11 Sep - 14 Sep 2006 — Copenhagen
Meeting of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to attend a four-day meeting of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe which is to discuss the European strategy on noncommunicable diseases, the future of the WHO Regional Office for Europe and health security, among other items on the agenda.
10 Sep - 11 Sep 2006 — Helsinki
Prime Minister Attends the Sixth ASEM Summit in Helsinki
On 10 and 11 September, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, will attend the sixth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM Summit) in Helsinki, at invitation of the Finnish Prime Minister, Matti Vanhanen.
Prime Minister Janez Janša Attends the Sixth ASEM Summit in Helsinki
8 Sep - 9 Sep 2006 — Helsinki
Meeting of EU finance ministers
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to be taking part in a meeting of EU finance ministers. Prior to that meeting, Bajuk is to take part in a meeting of finance ministers from the eurozone, which Slovenia is to join as of the beginning of next year.
7 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
PM Janez Jansa's meeting with Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to receive at 3 PM Human Rights Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek, who will hand him the ombudsman's annual report for 2005.
Prime Minister Janez Janša Receives Human Rights Ombudsman
6 Sep - 7 Sep 2006 — Ljubljana
Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to meet his Spanish counterpart Elena Salgado
Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to meet his Spanish counterpart Elena Salgado, who is launching a two-day visit to Slovenia. The pair are to hold a press conference at noon.
6 Sep - 10 Sep 2006 — Lipica
Vilenica International Literary Festival
The 21st Vilenica International Literary Festival, featuring dozens of authors from over 20 countries, is to get underway at 6 PM with an address by FM Dimitrij Rupel. The five-day event, traditionally organised by the Association of Slovenian Writers (DSP) and the Vilenica Cultural Association, reflects on Europe's cultural diversity.
6 Sep - 13 Sep 2006 — Celje
Opening of International Trade Fair in Celje
The 39th International Trade Fair in Celje will get underway at 11 AM with an opening address by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. The week-long event, the largest trade fair in Slovenia, will host more than 1,500 exhibitors from 35 countries across some 60,000 square metres of exhibition space.
1 Sep 2006 — Kredarica
PM Janez Janša will Attend the Event “Top at the Top”
Prime Minister Janez Janša will attend the event “Top at the Top” organised by Triglav Assurance Company, which will take place at Kredarica. At 6 p.m., he will be present at the official part of the event “We Are not Alone at the Top”, and at the submission of a donation cheque to the Slovenian Association of Cancer Patients.
1 Sep - 2 Sep 2006 — Lappeenranta
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel at an Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will take part in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers. The agenda of the two-day event includes the Middle East, Iran and Russia.

Archive

YearMonth
2008Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec
2007Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec
2006Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec
2005Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec
2004Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec
2003Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec


Chronology of particular most important activities of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia within the country and abroad: