31 Dec 2007 — Madeira, Portugal FM Rupel to take part in a ceremonial passing of the EU presidency FM Dimitrij Rupel is to be taking part in a ceremonial passing of the EU presidency from Portugal to Slovenia.
27 Dec - 28 Dec 2007 — Valletta, Malta State Secretary Zvonko Zinrajh to attend a ceremony in Malta State Secretary at the Interior Ministry Zvonko Zinrajh is to attend a ceremony marking the abolition of land and sea borders in Malta; until Friday.
21 Dec 2007 — Karavanke Ceremony upon Schengen expansion Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and his Austrian counterpart Ursula Plassnik are to attend a ceremony upon Schengen expansion at 10 am. To be preceded by a meeting between the pair at 9:30 am.
21 Dec 2007 — Lendava Transport Minister to meet his Hungarian counterpart Transport minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet his Hungarian counterpart Csaba Kakosy at 1:45 pm.
20 Dec 2007 — Bern, Switzerland Joint programme against economic and social differences European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to sign an agreement with the Swiss Federal Council on a joint programme for reducing economic and social differences.
20 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Rupel to present the EU presidency priorities at the EU Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to present the priorities of the Slovenian EU presidency at the EU Council headquarters.
20 Dec 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju Transport Minister to meet his Portuguese and German counterparts Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and his Portuguese and German counterparts, Mario Lino and Wolfgang Tiefensee, are to make a statement at 3:10 pm, following talks.
20 Dec 2007 — Dobovec Opening ceremony of the international border crossing with Croatia Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to open the Dobovec international border crossing with Croatia; at noon.
20 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Environment Council Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a session of the EU Environment Council.
19 Dec 2007 at 11am — Ljubljana Portuguese Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos to meet Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk Portuguese Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos is to meet Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at 11 am.
19 Dec 2007 at 9am — Ljubljana Conference about alternative energy solutions A conference is to look into alternative energy solutions for Europe. An address by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 9 am.
19 Dec 2007 — Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina/Pristina, Kosovo Minister Erjavec to visit Slovenian troops Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Chief-of-Staff, Lt.-Gen. Albin Gutman, are to visit Slovenian troops stationed in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo.
19 Dec - 20 Dec 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju/Ljubljana Delegation of the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament visit to Slovenia A delegation of the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament is to pay a two-day visit to Slovenia. Prime Minister Janez Jansa and European Parliament President Hans Gert Poettering are to speak to the press at 5:40 pm (19.12).
19 Dec 2007 at 12:45pm — Trieste, Italy Session of Slovenian-Italian intergovernmental commission for the construction of the Trieste-Divaca/Koper-Divaca railway connection The Slovenian-Italian intergovernmental commission for the construction of the Trieste-Divaca/Koper-Divaca railway connection is to begin its maiden session. A press conference is scheduled for 12:50 pm.
19 Dec 2007 at 11am — Ljubljana Minister Vizjak to speek about the privatisation and the operations of SIJ Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to speak to the press at 11 am about the privatisation and the operations of SIJ, the Slovenian steel group.
19 Dec 2007 at 10:15am — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to meet Marc Otte Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Marc Otte, the EU's special representative for the Middle East peace process, at 10:15 am.
19 Dec 2007 at 10:30am — Ljubljana Javier Solana to meet Danilo Tuerk, Janez Jansa and Janez Drnovsek EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana is to end his Slovenia visit after meeting President-elect Danilo Tuerk, PM Janez Jansa and President Janez Drnovsek.
18 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium State Secretary Lenarcic to meet the Deputy Secretary-General of the EU Council European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to meet Pierre de Boissieu, Deputy Secretary-General of the EU Council, and his French counterpart Jean-Pierre Jouyet.
18 Dec - 19 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Javier Solana's visit to Slovenia EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana is to start a two-day visit to Slovenia. A statement following talks with FM Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 5:30 pm.
17 Dec 2007 — Paris, France Prime Minister Jansa's official visit to France Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Prime Minister Francois Fillon and Angel Gurria, the secretary general of the OECD. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who is to attend an international donors conference for Palestinians.
17 Dec 2007 — Rome, Italy Finance Minister Bajuk to meet his Italian counterpart Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to meet his Italian counterpart Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa and Italian central bank governor Mario Draghi.
17 Dec - 18 Dec 2007 — Rome, Italy Health Minister to attend a conference dubbed "Health in All Policies" A delegation headed by Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to participate in a two-day European ministerial conference dubbed "Health in All Policies".
17 Dec - 19 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU agriculture ministers Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to take part in a three-day meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
17 Dec - 18 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium A meeting on the future of European home affairs policy Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a two-day meeting of the high-level group on the future of European home affairs policy.
14 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium PM Jansa is to take part in the EU summit PM Janez Jansa, accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel, will be taking part in the EU summit.
14 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Presentation of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue The Culture Ministry is to present European Year of Intercultural Dialogue at 11 am.
14 Dec 2007 — Bohinj Meeting of officials from the EU newcomers Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster is to chair a working meeting of officials from the 12 newcomers to the EU who are responsible for development cooperation. A press conference is scheduled for 12:30 pm.
13 Dec 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Ceremonial signing of the EU reform treaty Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to be on hand for the ceremonial signing of the EU reform treaty by EU leaders. Jansa is to be accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
13 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Macedonian Labour Minister's visit to Slovenia Macedonian Labour Minister Ljupco Meskov is to meet Slovenian counterpart Marjeta Cotman at 11 am as part of his visit here.
13 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium PM Jansa to attend a meeting of EPP leaders Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to arrive in Brussels ahead of Friday's EU summit. He is to attend a meeting of leaders of the European People's Party (EPP).
12 Dec 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju Minsiter Erjavec is to take over the EU presidency in defence matters Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Severiano Teixeira is to hand over to Slovenia's Karl Erjavec the presidency of the EU Council in defence matters; at 7 pm.
12 Dec - 14 Dec 2007 — Bali, Indonesia UN climate change conference Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a ministerial meeting held as part the UN climate change conference in Bali.
12 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson's visit to Slovenia EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson is to meet top Slovenian officials as part of his visit here. He is to address the press along with Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak at 1:45 pm.
11 Dec 2007 — Loka pri mengsu State Secretary Lenarcic to join a panel on Russia and the EU European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to join the panel themed "Russia and the EU: Developing a Common Strategy" as second day of debating resumes at 9:30 am.
11 Dec - 12 Dec 2007 — New York, USA Session of the UN General Assembly State Secretary Marko Strovs of the Ministry of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs is to take part in a two-day session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to children's rights.
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Meeting of Directors-General for Public Administration State Secretary at the Public Administration Ministry Roman Rep is to participate in a two-day meeting of public administration director generals organised in the framework of the informal EUPAN network.
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Bulgarian Agriculture Minister's visit to Slovenia (10.12) Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Nihat Kabil is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia. Kabil and his host, Slovenian counterpart Izok Jarc, are to speak to the press at 3:45 pm. --- (11.12) Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Kabil is to visit the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry at 9:15 am.
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Washington, USA Meeting of the EU troika with the US Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a two-day meeting of the EU troika with the US, which will be devoted to justice and interior affairs.
10 Dec 2007 — Ostrava, Czech Republic PM Jansa to present Slovenia's EU presidency plans to the Visegrad Quartet Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to present to the Visegrad Quartet (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) Slovenia's EU presidency plans and is to hold bilateral meetings with Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek (11:30 am) and the new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (9 am). A statement for the press is expected at noon. PM Janez Jansa: New EU members are not a burden but a fresh contribution
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a two-day meeting of EU foreign ministers.
7 Dec 2007 — Nova Gorica Minister Mate to attend a roundtable on the Schengen zone Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will be among the speakers at a roundtable on the Schengen zone. The event starts at 6:30 pm.
7 Dec 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju Presentation of the partners of Slovenia's EU presidency Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and the acting head of the Government Communication Office Anze Logar are to present partners of Slovenia's EU presidency at a 12:45 pm press conference.
7 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Justice Minister Lovro Sturm will be attending the final day of the session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
6 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the Justice and Home Affairs Council Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a session of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, which is expected to give the final green light to the expansion of the Schengen zone.
6 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Meeting of EU senior education officials from EU member states Senior education officials from EU member states are to hold a meeting as part of preparations for Slovenia's presidency of the EU Council. A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
6 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumers' protection Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to attend a meeting of the EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumers' protection.
6 Dec - 7 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Informal meeting of NATO defence ministers (06.12) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a two-day informal meeting of NATO defence ministers. --- (07.12) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to make a statement for Slovenian reporters at 12:45 pm.
5 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Finnish Defence Minister to meet Minister Erjavec Finnish Defence Minister Jyri Hakamies and Slovenia's Karl Erjavec are to make a statement to the press at 11:10 am, following talks.
5 Dec - 6 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Israeli Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is to start a two-day working visit to Slovenia; she is to address together with FM Dimitrij Rupel at 3:10 pm.
5 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Zver to meet MEP Katerina Batzeli Education Minister Milan Zver is to meet the chairwoman of the European Parliament's Culture and Education Committee, Katerina Batzeli.
5 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Meeting of business partners of the Slovenian Export and Development Bank Finance and economy ministers, Andrej Bajuk and Andrej Vizjak, are to attend a 3 pm meeting of business partners of the Slovenian Export and Development Bank.
4 Dec 2007 — Vienna, Austria State Secretary Bricelj to attend a session of ICPDR Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to take part in a session of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR).
4 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a session of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, which is to focus on taxes.
4 Dec 2007 — Paris, France Minister Zerjav to meet French State Secretary for Transport Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet French State Secretary for Transport Dominique Bussereau.
4 Dec 2007 — Tirana, Albania Meeting on the development of transport infrastructure in SE Europe Transport Ministry State Secretary Peter Verlic is to attend a ministerial on the development of transport infrastructure in SE Europe.
4 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Mexican Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa Cantellano is to meet her counterpart Dimitrij Rupel as part of a working visit. The pair is to address the press at 11 am. Prime Minister Janez Jansa meets Mexican Foreign Minister
4 Dec 2007 — Vienna, Austria Austria and South-eastern Europe Leaders' Roundtable Development Minister Ziga Turk will be one of the speakers at the Austria and South-eastern Europe Leaders' Roundtable (10:15 am), which is organised by The Economist.
3 Dec 2007 at 5:30pm — Ljubljana Session of Strategic Council for Foreign Policy The Strategic Council for Foreign Policy, an advisory body chaired by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, is to hold a session dedicated to Western Balkans at 5:30 pm.
3 Dec 2007 — Prague, Czech Republic Defence Minister's Karl Erjavec visit to the Czech Republic Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to pay an official visit to the Czech Republic. He is scheduled to meet his counterpart Vlasta Parkanova.
3 Dec 2007 at 9am — Ljubljana Laurens Jan Brinkhorst to meet Minister Žerjav Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to hold talks with Laurens Jan Brinkhorst, coordinator for the priority project no. 6 on the Trans-European Transport Network; at 9 am.
3 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of Gilles de Kerchove, EU's coordinator for the fight against terrorism The EU's coordinator for the fight against terrorism, Gilles de Kerchove, is to pay a visit.
3 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Podobnik to meet European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a meeting with European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas.
3 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to attend a session of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.
3 Dec 2007 at 1pm — Ljubljana Meeting of Heads of European representation offices Heads of European representation offices from across the EU are to hold a meeting at 1 pm. They will also be received by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Development Minister Ziga Turk.
3 Dec 2007 at 11am — Ljubljana Visit of Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store is to pay a working visit to Slovenia. A press conference with Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 11 am.
3 Dec 2007 at 9am — Ljubljana International conference on competition, growth and cohesion as priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency An international conference on competition, growth and cohesion as priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency starts at 9 am. Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik are to take part.
30 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of a delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties A delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs is to visit Slovenia, meeting at 9 am with Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant, Justice Minister Lovro Sturm and Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jeric.
30 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana French Minister Jean-Louis Borloo to meet ministers Vizjak and Podobnik Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Environment Minister Janez Podobnik and French Minister of the Environment, Sustainable Development and Planning Jean-Louis Borloo are to speak to the press at 6 pm after their meeting.
30 Nov 2007 — Berlin, Germany Foreign Minister Rupel's visit to Germany FM Dimitrij Rupel is to pay a working visit to Germany, meeting his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier (4 pm) and parliamentary officials as well as delivering a lecture on Slovenia's EU presidency priorities at the European Commission Representation (1:15 pm).
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2007 — Dobrna Conference of young farmers of Europe European Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Iztok Jarc are to take part in a two-day conference of young farmers of Europe. The meeting is to focus on the Health Check of the Common Agriculture Policy.
29 Nov 2007 — Vatican City/Rome, Italy Prime Minister Jansa to visit the Vatican and Rome Prime Minister Janez Jansa, accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, will be visiting The Vatican and Rome. Prime Minister on a successful visit to Vatican and Rome
29 Nov - 30 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council The EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is to begin a two-day session, to be attended by Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar, Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
29 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Jarc to meet European Commissioner Joe Borg Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Iztok Jarc is to meet European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Joe Borg.
28 Nov - 1 Dec 2007 — Geneva, Switzerland Session of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces Interior Ministry State Secretary Zvonko Zinrajh is to take part in a four-day session of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces.
28 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Serbian Labour and Social Affairs Minister's visit to Slovenia Serbian Labour and Social Affairs Minister Rasim Ljajic is to hold talks with counterpart Marjeta Cotman (10 am), Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant (11 am) and Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster (2:30 pm).
28 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Irish Agriculture Minister Coughlan to visit Slovenia Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Iztok Jarc is to receive his Irish counterpart Mary Coughlan. A statement for the press is scheduled for 10:30 am.
27 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Visit by a delegation of the European Parliament's Monetary Committee The Economy Ministry is to host a press conference at 6 pm as part of a visit by a delegation of the European Parliament's Monetary Committee.
27 Nov 2007 — Sofia, Bulgaria Summit of the Central European Initiative Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to take part in the summit of the Central European Initiative. The Slovenian delegation is headed by State Secretary Matjaz Sinkovec.
27 Nov - 28 Nov 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Conference on Rare Diseases Health Ministry State Secretary Darko Ziberna is to take part in a two-day conference on rare diseases, held as part pf the Portuguese EU presidency.
26 Nov - 27 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to take part in a two-day meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
26 Nov - 27 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Estonian Prime Minister's visit to Slovenia (26.11) Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip is to meet Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk (3:45 pm) and Governor of Banka Slovenije Marko Kranjec (4:30) and PM Janez Jansa (7:30 pm) at the outset of a two-day visit. --- (27.11) The Estonian and Slovenian prime ministers, Andrus Ansip and Janez Jansa, are to address the press at 10:15 am following talks. Prime Minister Janez Jansa: Slovenia and Estonia are great allies within the European family
26 Nov - 27 Nov 2007 — Washington/Annapolis, USA Minister Rupel attending a Middle East peace conference (26.11) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is due to attend a dinner hosted by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for participants in the Middle East peace conference; at 6 pm local time. --- (27.11) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in the Middle East peace conference.
26 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Conclusion of the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Meta Cotman is to take part in a 11 am ceremony at the conclusion of European Year of Equal Opportunities for All.
23 Nov 2007 — Bratislava, Slovakia Conference on social integration, health risks and mental health Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to take part in Council of Europe ministerial conference on social integration, health risks and mental health.
23 Nov - 24 Nov 2007 — Ponte Delgada, Portugal Informal Meeting on Territorial Cohesion and Regional Policy Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a two-day informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of territorial cohesion and urban development.
22 Nov 2007 — Baku, Azerbaijan Minister Vizjak to attend BakuTel 2007 Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to travel to Azerbaijan to attend the 13th show of telecommunications and information technologies, BakuTel 2007.
22 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to meet German Minister of State for Europe Guenther Gloser Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet European Affairs State Minister at the German Foreign Ministry Guenther Gloser at 2:15 pm.
22 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the European Food Safety Authority Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to attend a meeting of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Competition Council (22.11) A two-day session of the EU Competition Council is to be attended by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant and Higher Education & Science Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar. --- (23.11) Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to attend the last day of the session of the EU Competition Council. The session is focusing on the European Institute of Technology and technology initiatives.
22 Nov - 23 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in a two-day meeting of the EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council.
21 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Health Minister to meet European Health Commissioner Kyprianou Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to meet European Health Commissioner Markos Kyprianou as well as officials of the European Parliament and the EU Council Secretariat as part of a working visit in Brussels.
21 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Transport Minister Zerjav to meet his Italian counterpart Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet his Italian counterpart Alessandro Bianchi. The two ministers are to speak to the press at 11:45 am.
20 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster are to attend a session of EU foreign ministers.
20 Nov - 21 Nov 2007 — Ankara, Turkey PM Jansa's official visit to Turkey (20.11) PM Janez Jansa is to meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the framework of a two-day official visit to Turkey. PM Jansa will travel to Turkey accompanied by Foreign Minister Rupel and Economy Minister Vizjak. --- (21.11) PM Jansa is to hold talks with his host and counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President Abdullah Gul and Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan during his official visit to Turkey. Jansa and Erdogan are to speak to the press soon after twelve o'clock.
20 Nov - 21 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Cotman to pay a working visit to Brussels Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to start a two-day working visit to Brussels.
20 Nov 2007 — Bratislava, Slovakia Finance Minister Bajuk to meet his Slovakian counterpart Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to meet his Slovakian counterpart Jan Picatek to discuss Slovenia's plans for the EU presidency and Slovakia's efforts to adopt the euro.
19 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU foreign ministers Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic are to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
16 Nov - 17 Nov 2007 — Vienna Defence Minister's visit to Austria Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to start a two-day working visit to Austria.
16 Nov 2007 — Prague Foreign Minister's visit to the Czech Republic Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to pay an official visit to the Czech Republic, meeting his opposite number Karl Schwarzenberg, and Czech PM Mirek Topolanek.
16 Nov 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju International conference on climate change An international conference on climate change as an opportunity for development is to open at 9 am, to be addressed by Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
15 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Panel on comprehensive management of subterranean waters in SE Europe The Environment Ministry is to present a panel on comprehensive management of subterranean waters in SE Europe at 3 pm.
15 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Dutch Economy Minister's visit to Slovenia Dutch Economy Minister Maria van der Hoeven is to pay a visit to Slovenia, speaking to the press with his Slovenian counterpart Andrej Vizjak at 2:45 pm.
15 Nov - 16 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Council for Education, Youth and Culture Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar and Education Minister Milan Zver are to attend a session of the EU Council for Education, Youth and Culture. 16 November: Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti and Education Minister Milan Zver are to take part in the final day of the EU Education, Youth and Culture Council.
14 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Russian Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia Russian FM Sergey Lavrov is to pay an official visit to Slovenia, meeting his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel, Speaker France Cukjati and President-elect Danilo Tuerk. Rupel and Lavrov are to address the press at noon.
14 Nov 2007 — London, UK PM Jansa's official visit to the UK PM Janez Jansa is to pay an official visit to the UK, meeting Queen Elizabeth II (1:30 pm) and his British counterpart Gordon Brown (5:30 pm). He is to speak to the press at 5:30 pm.
13 Nov 2007 — Strasbourg, France State Secretary Lenarcic to present Slovenia's EU presidency priorites European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to present Slovenia's priorities during its stint as the EU presiding country to the conference of committee chairs of the European Parliament.
13 Nov - 14 Nov 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Conference the paths of sustainability and the reform of pensions systems State Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Marko Strovs is to attend a two-day conference on pension system sustainability.
13 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a session of the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs which is to focuses on a VAT package of legislation.
12 Nov - 13 Nov 2007 — London, UK Minister Rupel's visit to the UK Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Tony Blair, the special envoy of the Middle East Quartet, as he begins a two-day working visit to the UK.
12 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the euro-zone group of finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a session of the euro-zone group of finance ministers.
9 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana Opening of the conference "The Middle East - the EU 2008" A conference "The Middle East - the EU 2008" is to open at 9:15 am, sponsored by the Institute of Strategic Studies in cooperation with Bertelsmann Stiftung, the government Communication Office and European Commission Representation.
9 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Council for Justice and Home Affairs Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is to attend a session of the EU Council for Justice and Home Affairs.
9 Nov 2007 — Rogaska Slatina Gas Forum of the Energy Community European Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs is to attend the opening of the first gas forum of the Energy Community.
8 Nov - 9 Nov 2007 — Lille, France EU troika conference of the MOT association of cross-border regions Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar is to attend a two-day EU Troika conference of the MOT association of cross-border regions.
8 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Mate to attend a session of the EU Council for Justice and Home Affairs Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a session of the EU Council for Justice and Home Affairs. Together with his Austrian and Hungarian counterparts, Mate is to sign a trilateral agreement on a centre for police cooperation.
8 Nov - 11 Nov 2007 — Beijing, China Prime Minister Jansa's official visit to China (8.11) Prime Minister Janez Jansa, accompanied by several ministers and a 55-strong business delegation, is to begin an official visit to China Jansa is to meet his host, Chinese PM Wen Jiabao at 5:15 pm. --- (9.11) Prime Minister Jansa continues his official trip to China by meeting President Hu Jintao (4:15 pm local time) and the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Wu Bangguo, (5 pm).
7 Nov 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju European Commissioner Figel to visit Slovenia European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth Jan Figel is to visit Slovenia to discuss its priorities during its spell as EU president with Slovenian officials; news conference at 2 pm.
7 Nov 2007 — Belgrade, Serbia Regional conference of interior ministers Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a regional conference of interior ministers.
7 Nov 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju Danish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to visit Slovenia The chair of the parliamentary European Affairs Committee Anton Kokalj is to receive at 4 pm Danish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ulrik Federspiel.
6 Nov 2007 — Budapest, Hungary Defence Minister's visit to Hungary Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to meet his Hungarian counterpart Imre Szekeres as he pays a working visit to Hungary.
6 Nov 2007 — Paris, France Minister Turk to meet OECD Deputy Secretary General Thelma Askey Development Minister Ziga Turk, the main negotiator for Slovenia's OECD entry, is to meet OECD Deputy Secretary General Thelma Askey.
6 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium PM Jansa to meet President of the European Commission Barroso Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso as part of Slovenia's preparations for its upcoming EU presidency; a statement to the press after the 12:30 pm meeting with Barroso.
6 Nov 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Kucler Dolinar's visit to Brussels Higher Education and Science Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to wrap up her two-day visit to Brussels, which is part of Slovenia's preparations for EU presidency.
5 Nov - 6 Nov 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Rupel attending a conference of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to join his counterparts from the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership for their 9th conference. A document of activities for 2008 is expected to be passed at the end of the two-day event.
5 Nov - 6 Nov 2007 — Warsaw, Poland Ministerial conference on the protection of forests in Europe Agriculture, Food and Forestry Minister Iztok Jarc is to attend a two-day ministerial conference on the protection of forests in Europe.
5 Nov 2007 — Ljubljana British European Affairs Minister to visit Slovenia British European Affairs Minister Jim Murphy is to visit Slovenia. A statement to the press with Slovenian European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is scheduled for 2 pm.
5 Nov 2007 — Sentilj Interior Minister to sign a memorandum of understanding on police cooperation Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and his Austrian counterpart Guenther Platter are to sign a memorandum of understanding on police cooperation concerning Slovenia's entry into the Schengen zone at 12:15.
2 Nov 2007 — Sofia, Bulgaria Ministerial conference on food safety Agriculture Ministry State Secretary Branka Tome is to take part in a ministerial conference on food safety organised by the Central European Initiative.
30 Oct - 31 Oct 2007 — Beijing, China Meeting of EU and Asia ministers responsible for small and medium-sized enterprises Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic is to attend a two-day meeting of ministers from the EU and Asia responsible for small and medium-sized enterprises.
30 Oct 2007 — Luxembourg Meeting of EU environment ministers Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to take part in a meeting of EU environment ministers.
29 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Erjavec to meet General Henri Bantegeat General Henri Bantegeat, the chairman of the EU Military Committee, is to visit Slovenia. He is to meet Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and the Slovenian Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff, Lt-Gen Albin Gutman.
29 Oct 2007 — Trieste/Risana, Italy Minister Kucler Dolinar attending a ceremony for Basovizza victims A Slovenian delegation led by Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to lay a wreath on the grave of Basovizza victims, killed by the Fascist regime; at 4 pm.
29 Oct - 30 Oct 2007 — Funchal, Portugal Minister Mate attending a meeting of the Future group Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to be taking part in a two-day meeting of the Future group.
26 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to meet the president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to receive president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Jean Lemierre; at noon.
26 Oct 2007 — Cascais, Portugal State Secretary Rep attending a meeting of the EU Troika officials Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to take part in a meeting of the EU Troika (Germany, Portugal, Slovenia) officials responsible for the European Public Administration Network (EUPAN).
26 Oct - 27 Oct 2007 — Prague, Czech Republic Minister Mate to attend meeting on Schengen passport-free area Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in a two-day meeting of countries that are about to join the Schengen passport-free area.
26 Oct - 27 Oct 2007 — Venice, Italy Informal meeting of agriculture ministers Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Iztok Jarc is to take part in a two-day informal meeting with his counterparts from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Romania.
25 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Zver attending Informal Meeting of Ministers for Sports Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to present Slovenia's presidency programme at an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for sport.
25 Oct 2007 — Pristina Minister Rupel visiting Kosovo Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet head of the UN mission in Kosovo Joachim Ruecker (10 am) and Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiujem (11 am), among others, as part of his visit to Kosovo.
25 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Inauguration of the new premises of the Ljubljana Oncology Institute Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to be on hand for the inauguration of the new premises of the Ljubljana Oncology Institute.
24 Oct - 25 Oct 2007 — Noordwijk, Netherlands Minister Erjavec attending a NATO ministerial Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to travel to the Netherlands to attend a two-day NATO ministerial.
24 Oct 2007 — Belgrade, Serbia/Skopje, Macedonia Minister Rupel to visit Serbia and Macedonia FM Dimitrij Rupel is to visit Serbia and Macedonia. Talks with the highest officials in both countries are expected to focus on Slovenia's upcoming EU presidency.
24 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal European Conference on the fight against doping in sport Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to attend a European conference on doping in sport.
24 Oct 2007 — Brussels, Belgium International conference on climate change and energy policy Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to take part in an international conference on climate change and energy policy.
23 Oct 2007 — Bern, Switzerland Minister Rupel's official visit to Switzerland Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet his Swiss counterpart Micheline Calmy-Rey at 10:30 as part of an official visit to Switzerland.
22 Oct - 23 Oct 2007 — Strasbourg, France Minister Podobnik to visit the European Parliament Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to pay a two-day visit to the European Parliament.
22 Oct - 23 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Norwegian Prime Minister's visit to Slovenia (22.10) Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is to arrive for a two-day official visit. --- (23.10) Norwegian Prime Minister is to visit Slovenia, meeting his counterpart Janez Jansa and Speaker of Parliament France Cukjati. A news conference at 12:10 pm. PM Janez Jansa: Slovenia and Norway share many similar views
22 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Ministerial Conference on the EU Maritime Policy Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to take part in a ministerial on the EU's maritime policy, where he is to make the closing statement.
22 Oct - 23 Oct 2007 — Luxembourg Session of EU agriculture ministers Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc is to take part in a two-day session of EU agriculture ministers.
22 Oct 2007 — Cividale, Italy State Secretary for Slovenians abroad to visit the province of Udine State Secretary for Slovenians abroad Zorko Pelikan is to visit the Italian province of Udine.
19 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Erjavec to meet his Italian counterpart Italian Defence Minister Arturo Parisi is to pay an official visit, meeting his Slovenian counterpart Karl Erjavec. The pair is to make a statement to the press at 12:45 pm.
19 Oct 2007 — Paris, France UNESCO General Conference Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to attend the 34th session of the General Conference of UNESCO.
18 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of the Committee for Development of the European Parliament Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster is to meet the visiting delegation of the Committee for Development of the European Parliament at 11:55 am. Ster and committee chair Josep Borrell are to speak to the press at 12:45 pm.
18 Oct 2007 — Paris, France Minister Zver to meet his French Counterpart Education Minister Milan Zver is to meet his French counterpart Xavier Darcosi.
18 Oct - 19 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Meetings of Heads of State and Government (18.10) PM Janez Jansa and FM Dimitrij Rupel are to attend a two-day informal summit of EU leaders (starts at 6 pm). Prior to that, Jansa will take part in a tripartite social summit (11 am) and a summit of the European People's Party (1:20 pm). --- (19.10) Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to speak to Slovenian reporters at 2:30 pm.
17 Oct 2007 — Lendava, Slovenia/Szentgotthard, Hungary Joint session of the Slovenian and Hungarian governments The governments of Slovenia and Hungary are to hold their first joint session. The prime ministers, Janez Jansa and Ferenc Gyurcsanyar, are to address the press at 3:50 pm.
17 Oct 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Opening of an exhibition on Macrolab project European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik is to open an exhibition on "Macrolab", a ten-year project by multimedia artist Marko Peljhan.
16 Oct 2007 — Rome, Italy Minister Rupel to attend Italy-LAC conference Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in an Italy-Latin America conference to outline preparations for the EU-Latina America summit next year.
16 Oct 2007 — Ptuj Round table on Slovenia's accession to the Schengen zone Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in a round-table debate on Slovenia's accession to the Schengen passport-free zone which starts at 6 pm.
16 Oct 2007 — Paris, France State Secretary Rep attending the 36th session of the OECD Public Governance Committee Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to attend the 36th session of the public governance committee as part of the OECD.
16 Oct 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Panel on Lisbon Strategy and Slovenian EU Presidency The acting head of the Government Communication Office Anze Logar is to take part in a panel on Lisbon Strategy and Slovenian EU presidency, organised by the Stockholm Network of London.
16 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Ministers for the environment and agriculture to sign a declaration for biodiversity The ministers for the environment and agriculture, Janez Podobnik and Iztok Jarc, are to sign Countdown 2010, a declaration for biodiversity, with the head of the World Preservation Union Tamas Marghescu at 10 am.
15 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Turk to present a report of the Lisbon Strategy Development Minister Ziga Turk is to present at 1:30 pm a report on the implementation of the national Lisbon Strategy reform plan.
15 Oct 2007 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic are due to take part in a meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council.
12 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Government to outline the budget bills for 2008 and 2009 The National Assembly is to meet for an extraordinary session at noon at which government officials will outline the budget bills for 2008 and 2009. A debate on the EU reform treaty is to follow.
12 Oct 2007 — Vienna, Austria Round table on the Lisbon Strategy Development Minister Ziga Turk is to attend a round table on the Lisbon Strategy upon the invitation of the Austrian economy minister. Turk is also to meet the Austrian coordinator for the Lisbon Strategy Martin Bartenstein.
12 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana European Parliament's Committee for External Relations to visit Slovenia A delegation of the European Parliament's Committee for External Relations led by vice-chair Libor Roucek is is visit Slovenia. A statement to the press with FM Dimitrij Rupel at 9:40 am.
12 Oct 2007 — Belgrade, Serbia Conference on the environment in Europe Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to take part in a conference on the environment in Europe.
11 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Dutch Agriculture Minister's visit to Slovenia Dutch Agriculture Minister Gerda Verburg is to pay a working visit to Slovenia. A press conference is scheduled for 4:15 pm.
11 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Janez Lenarcic to meet the Secretary General of the European Parliament State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic is to host the Secretary General of the European Parliament Harald Romer.
11 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Meeting of the Manager Association The Manager Association is to begin at 2:30 pm a two-day autumn meeting that will include a business summit featuring PM Janez Jansa (5 pm), Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Development Minister Ziga Turk as guests. The Manager of 2007 award will also be handed out.
10 Oct - 11 Oct 2007 — Vilnius, Lithuania International energy conference Development Minister Ziga Turk is to take part in a two-day international energy conference.
10 Oct 2007 — Paris, France Interior Minister Mate to meet his French counterpart Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet his French counterpart Michele Alliot-Marie. The pair will sign an agreement on cooperation in security.
10 Oct 2007 — Belgrade, Serbia Minister Podobnik attending "Environment for Europe" conference Environment Minister Janez Podobnik and State Secretary Mitja Bricelj are to take part in an international conference entitled "Environment for Europe".
9 Oct 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Zagar attending the European Week of Regions and Cities Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar is to attend the European Week of Regions and Cities as part of Slovenia's preparations for chairing the EU Council in the area of cohesion policy. He will speak to the press at 12:45 pm.
9 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Session of the Strategic Council for Foreign Policy FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a session of the Strategic Council for Foreign Policy, with Britain's climate change envoy John Ashton as a special guest. Statement to the press at 5:15 pm.
9 Oct 2007 — Luxembourg, Luxembourg Minister Bajuk attending the Ecofin Council EU finance ministers, among them Slovenia's Andrej Bajuk, are to discuss the economic situation and financial stability within the EU as well as the future of the satellite navigation system Galileo.
8 Oct 2007 — Luxembourg, Luxembourg Meeting of finance ministers The finance ministers from the eurozone, including Slovenia's Andrej Bajuk, are to hold a meeting.
8 Oct - 10 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Conference on the future of science and technology in Europe Slovenian Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to take part in a three-day conference on the future of science and technology in Europe, which will also be attended by European Commissioner for Science and Technology, Slovenia's Janez Potocnik.
8 Oct - 9 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Cotman to attend a conference on employment in Europe Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman is to take part in a two-day conference on employment in Europe.
8 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Dutch Minister of European Affairs to visit Slovenia Dutch Minister of European Affairs Frans Timmermans is to visit Slovenia. Timmermans will be received by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel at 10:30 am, while he is also due to meet State Secretary for European Affairs Janez Lenarcic.
5 Oct 2007 — Podgorica, Montenegro Opening of a visa centre Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster to attend the opening of a visa centre enabling Montenegrins to apply for visas for EU members.
5 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Conference of Slovenian scientists and businesspeople from around the world PM Janez Jansa is to host a reception for participants of a conference of Slovenian scientists and businesspeople from around the world, and address them at 1:15 pm.
4 Oct - 5 Oct 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju 7th regional ministerial on illegal migration, organised crime, corruption and terrorism 4 October: The 7th regional ministerial on illegal migration, organised crime, corruption and terrorism is to open at 9 AM, featuring European Justice, Freedom and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini. A press conference at 1:10 pm. 5: October:A press conference is to be held at 12:30 pm upon the conclusion of the two-day Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs.
4 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of Finnish Agriculture and Forestry Minister Finnish Agriculture and Forestry Minister Sirkka-Liisa Anttila and Slovenia's Iztok Jarc are to make a statement to the press at 1:30 pm as part of Anttila's visit here.
4 Oct 2007 — London Conference promoting Slovenia as a country of business opportunities Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to attend a conference promoting Slovenia as a country of business opportunities.
4 Oct 2007 — Koper Ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Koper port Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to attend a 6 pm ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Koper port. Luka Koper is to speak about the extension of the port's first pier at 1 pm.
4 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet session The cabinet is to convene a regular weekly session to debate changes to the natural disaster relief act to help businesses affected by the 18 September floods. A press conference is scheduled for 2 pm.
4 Oct - 5 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of German Defence Minister German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung is to start a two-day official visit to Slovenia.
3 Oct 2007 — Prague, Czech Republic Development Minister to meet the Czech national Lisbon Strategy coordinator Development Minister Ziga Turk is to meet the Czech national Lisbon Strategy coordinator Alexandr Vondra.
3 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to meet Dutch Prince Willem-Alexander Dutch Prince Willem-Alexander is to continue his visit to Slovenia with a meeting with FM Dimitrij Rupel, a visit to Trimo company and a launch of a Slovenian-Dutch dictionary.
3 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Presentation of OECD comparative study on education Education Minister Milan Zver is to present data for Slovenia from an OECD comparative study on education at 1 pm.
3 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Cotman attending an informal ministerial meeting on gender equality Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to attend an informal ministerial meeting on gender equality.
2 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana European Commissioner Reading to visit Slovenia European Commissioner for the Information Society and Media Viviane Reding is to visit Slovenia and attend a conference on IT and intergenerational dialogue at 9 am; a news conference at 11:30 am.
2 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Prince Willem-Alexander's visit to Slovenia Dutch Prince Willem-Alexander is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of President Janez Drnovsek.
2 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet session The cabinet is to meet for a session at 2 pm to debate a proposal on transfering funds and public servants to future provinces in the country. A press conference is scheduled for 4 pm.
1 Oct - 2 Oct 2007 — Luxembourg, Luxembourg Meeting of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav are to attend a two day meeting of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.
1 Oct 2007 — Ljubljana PM Janez Jansa attending the parliament regular session The parliament is to meet at 10 am to continue the regular September session with a Q&A time for Prime Minister Janez Jansa and by taking a vote on the candidate for the new higher education minister, Mojca Kucler Dolinar.
1 Oct - 2 Oct 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Informal meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to take part in a two-day informal meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
28 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Radovan Zerjav to meet European Transport Commissioner Barrot Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot on the margins of a preparatory meeting for a session of EU transport ministers.
28 Sep 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Economy Minister attending a session of EU Competition Council A session of EU Competition Council is to be attended by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Higher Education, Science and Technology State Secretary Dusan Lesjak.
28 Sep - 29 Sep 2007 — Evora, Portugal Informal meeting of EU defence ministers Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend a two-day informal meeting of EU defence ministers, holding bilateral meetings with his French and Spanish counterparts, Herve Morin and Jose Alonso Antonio Suarez.
28 Sep 2007 — Washington, USA Minister Rupel to open the new premises of the Slovenian Embassy Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to leave New York for Washington to open the new premises of the Slovenian Embassy. The opening is scheduled for late on Friday CET.
27 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Zerjav to hold a TTE preparatory meeting Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav, his Portuguese counterpart Mario Lino and European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot are to hold a preparatory meeting ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE).
27 Sep 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Zagar at the "Growing Regions - Growing Europe" forum Local Government and Regional Development Minister Ivan Zagar is to make a statement at 12:30 pm on the sidelines of a cohesion forum themed "Growing Regions - Growing Europe".
27 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Simoniti attending informal meeting of EU ministers Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to take part in a two-day informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for culture and the media.
27 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet session Regular weekly session of the government; press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
27 Sep - 28 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana European Investment Bank annual Forum 2007 The two-day annual Forum of the European Investment Bank will be opened at 2 pm by the Minister of Finance Andrej Bajuk. The topic "Investing in energy, mastering climate change" addresses a key issue - Europe's new energy policy and diversification of energy supply. EIB Forum 2007 (Web Site)
27 Sep 2007 — New York, USA Janez Jansa to address the UN General Assembly PM Janez Jansa is to address the UN General Assembly at 5 pm edt. He is also to meet UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, while FM Dimitrij Rupel is to join EU counterparts in a meeting with Russia's Sergey Lavrov. Jansa is to make a statement for Slovenian reporters at 9:30 pm edt. Prime Minister Janez Jansa addresses the 62nd Session of the UN General Assembly
26 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Culture Ministry to discuss about the renovation of the Franja partisan clinic A press conference at the Culture Ministry at 1 pm about plans to renovate the Franja partisan clinic, which was destroyed in last week's torrential rains.
26 Sep 2007 — New York, USA Minister Rupel to be hosted by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Dimitrij Rupel is to attend, on the sideline of the UN General Assembly session, a transatlantic dinner hosted by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
26 Sep - 27 Sep 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Iztok Jarc attending EU Agriculture Ministers meeting Minister Iztok Jarc is to attend a two-day meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, who are to focus on wine reform, GMO and changes to the sugar sector reform.
25 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Swedish European Affairs Minister's visit to Slovenia Swedish European Affairs Minister Cecilia Malmstroem is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic.
25 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Virant attending a Stability Pact meeting Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to take part in a meeting of the Stability Pact for SE Europe Business Advisory Council.
24 Sep - 26 Sep 2007 — New York, USA PM Jansa to attend climate change summit and the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly (24.9) Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a high-profile meeting on climate change, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Also accompanying Jansa is Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. --- (25.9) PM Jansa is to attend the opening of the UN General Assembly general debate. To follow are bilateral meetings and a reception hosted by US President George W. Bush. --- (26.9) PM Janez Jansa is to meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session Serbian President Boris Tadic, FM Vuk Jeremic and Montenegrin PM Zeljko Sturanovic. He is expected to speak to Slovenian journalists at 10:30 edt. Prime Minister Janez Janša attends the opening of the General Debate of the 62nd Session of the UN General Assembly
24 Sep - 25 Sep 2007 — Santiago, Chile Minister Cotman attending a social cohesion forum Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman is to continue her attendance at a social cohesion forum, which is part of preparations for the May 2008 EU-Latin America summit.
21 Sep 2007 — Madeira, Portugal State Secretary Ster to attend Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster is to take part in an informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of development.
21 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Session of a Slovenian-Hungarian commission A Slovenian-Hungarian commission overseeing the implementation of an agreement on providing special rights to the Slovenian minority in Hungary and Hungarian minority in Slovenia is to be in session. A statement to the press at 3 pm.
20 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to discuss a domestic violence bill and the 2007-2009 social agreement at its regular weekly session. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
20 Sep - 21 Sep 2007 — Pleven, Bulgaria Minister Mate at the Salzburg Forum conference Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in a two-day ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum.
19 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of the Finnish Minister of Migration and European Affairs Finnish Minister of Migration and European Affairs Astrid Thors is to meet several officials in charge of European affairs, including European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic.
19 Sep - 21 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Virant to attend Ministerial E-Government Conference Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to attend a three-day ministerial on advantages of e-administration, which concludes on Friday.
19 Sep 2007 — Kranjska Gora/Kranj Government's visit to Gorenjsko region The government is to pay a working visit to the NW region of Gorenjsko, with PM Janez Jansa and several ministers addressing the press at 4:15 pm.
18 Sep 2007 — Loka pri mengsu Prince Andrew's official visit to Slovenia The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, is to meet Slovenia's top officials and address a conference on energy education in southeast Europe (12:20 pm), to be followed by press statements from the foreign, economy and environment ministers at 12:30 pm.
18 Sep 2007 — Zelezniki/Kranj/Jesenice PM to visit the Gorenjsko region Prime Minister Janez Jansa and several ministers are to begin a two-day visit to the Gorenjsko region; Jansa is to make a stop at electronics company Domel at 3:45 pm.
18 Sep 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of national Lisbon coordinators Development Minister Ziga Turk is to attend a meeting of national Lisbon coordinators.
18 Sep 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU interior and justice ministers Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to attend a meeting of EU interior and justice ministers.
17 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana PM Jansa to meet EU presidency preparations working group Prime Minister Janez Jansa is scheduled to meet the EU presidency preparations working group.
17 Sep 2007 — The Hague, Netherlands Minister Mate to meet Europol director Max-Peter Ratzel Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Police Director General Joze Romsek are to meet Europol director Max-Peter Ratzel.
17 Sep - 18 Sep 2007 — Berlin, Germany Minister Erjavec to attend an European defence congress Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to participate in a two-day European defence congress dubbed European Forces in Operation.
17 Sep - 19 Sep 2007 — Oporto, Portugal Minister Jarc to attend informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc and Secretary Branka Tome are to take part in an informal three-day meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
17 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Zver to meet European Multilingualism Commissioner and Norwegian Education Minister European Multilingualism Commissioner Leonard Orban is to visit Slovenia. He is to meet Education Minister Milan Zver and his Norwegian counterpart Oystein Djupedal at 9:30 am. The three are to address the press at 10 am.
14 Sep 2007 — Oporto, Portugal Informal meeting of EU finance ministers and central bank governors Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and central bank governor Marko Kranjec are to attend an informal meeting of EU finance ministers and central bank governors.
14 Sep 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju Panel on Slovenia's EU Presidency and Municipalities Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar is to participate in a panel entitled "What Municipalities Need to Know about Slovenia's EU Presidency", which begins at 10 am.
13 Sep - 14 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Vizjak to meet Portuguese Ministers Pinho and Lino Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to meet his Portuguese counterpart Manuel Pinho and Minister for Public Works, Transport and Communications Mario Lino on the sidelines of the two-day ISTMA European Tooling Forum.
13 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to hold its regular weekly session, with a news conference expected at 1 pm.
13 Sep 2007 — Tokyo, Japan Slovene delegation to attend JATA World Travel Fair A delegation headed by Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic is to attend an event on Slovenia on the sidelines of the JATA World Travel Fair.
13 Sep - 14 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Mate to attend conference in Lisbon Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in a two-day a conference on legal immigration.
13 Sep - 14 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Minister Cotman to attend conference on flexicurity Minster of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman is to take part in a two-day conference on flexicurity. She is also due to meet Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Vladimir Spidla.
13 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Virant to present online car insurance and online car registration extension Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant and insurer Zavarovalnica Triglav CEO Andrej Kocic are to present at a press conference at 12:30 pm online car insurance and online car registration extension.
13 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Economy Ministry to speak about Prince Andrew's visit to Slovenia The Economy Ministry is to hold a press conference at 11 am on a two-day visit by Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, which is scheduled for 17 and 18 September.
12 Sep 2007 — Celje Minister Virant to meet with the leading officials of the Chamber of Crafts Industries Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to meet at 3 pm with the leading officials of the Chamber of Crafts Industries.
12 Sep 2007 — Celje Opening of Celje International Trade Fair The 40th International Trade Fair in Celje is to start at 11 am with an opening address by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. The opening is also to be attended by Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc.
12 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Erjavec to meet General Roland Ertl Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to meet at 11 am the Austrian Chief-of-Staff, General Roland Ertl, which is paying an official visit to Slovenia.
11 Sep 2007 — Lenti, Hungary Minister Mate to meet Hungarian Justice Minister Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet Hungarian Justice Minister Albert Takacs, Lendava Mayor Anton Balazek and Lenti Mayor Laszlo Nogradi. A press conference is scheduled at noon.
11 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Economy Minister Vizjak to meet the president of Orgalime Edward Georg Krubasik, the president of the European Engineering Industries Association Orgalime, is to make a statement at 12:15 pm upon meeting Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
11 Sep - 12 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Ministers Zagar and Virant to address a conference on local government Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar and Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant are to address a two-day conference on local government; at 9:15 am and 11:15 am, respectively.
11 Sep 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of Slovenian diplomats on Slovenia's EU presidency The meeting of Slovenian diplomats on Slovenia's EU presidency in the first half of 2008 is to come to a close at 2:30 pm with a speech by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
11 Sep 2007 — Zagreb, Croatia Ministers Turk and Vizjak to attend the Zagreb International Autumn Fair Development Minister Ziga Turk and Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak are to attend the opening of the 83rd Zagreb International Autumn Fair.
10 Sep 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju/Ljubljana Prime Minister to meet Romano Prodi Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet Italian counterpart Romano Prodi who is concluding his three-day visit to Slovenia. A statement for the press is scheduled for 10:55 am. Slovenia and Italy share close cooperation and amicable relations
10 Sep 2007 — Bern, Switzerland Defence Minister's visit to Switzerland Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to continue an official visit to Switzerland.
10 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Vizjak to discuss the raise of prices of food products Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and food industry representatives are to discuss the reasons for the rising prices of food products. A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
10 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Hearings of the candidates for the posts of health and transport minister Health minister candidate Zofija Mazej Kukovic (at 10 am) and the candidate for the post of transport minister Radovan Zerjav (at noon) are to undergo hearings before the relevant parliamentary committees.
10 Sep 2007 — Admont, Austria Session of the Slovenian-Austrian Commission for the Mura river. Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to attend a session of the permanent Slovenian-Austrian Commission for the Mura river.
10 Sep 2007 — Koper Minister Turk to meet Entrepreneurs from Slovenian Istria Development Minister Ziga Turk is to attend a 5 pm meeting of the Club of Entrepreneurs from Slovenian Istria.
7 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Albanian Minister of Integration's visit to Slovenia Albanian Minister of Integration Majlinda Bregu is to pay a working visit to Slovenia at the invitation of European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic.
7 Sep 2007 — Murska Sobota Development Minister to attend the opening of FRISK festival Development Minister Ziga Turk is to attend the 10 am opening of a festival of information and telecommunications technology, dubbed FRiSK 2007.
7 Sep - 8 Sep 2007 — Viana Do Castelo, Portugal Minister Rupel to attend informal meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend an informal two-day meeting of EU foreign ministers, which gets under way in the afternoon.
7 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Agriculture Minister's press conference Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to speak to the press at 10 am to present the prices of agricultural products in Slovenia and the EU over the last several years.
7 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Zver to meet Odile Quintin Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to meet at 11 am Odile Quintin, director general of the European Commission DG Employment and Social Affairs.
7 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Virant to meet state secretary at the German federal chancellery Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to receive Hans Bernhard Beus, state secretary at the German federal chancellery. The pair is to make a statement at 11:40 am.
6 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to hold its weekly session at 10 am. The agenda includes bills on disaster relief and witness protection. A press conference is scheduled at 2 pm.
6 Sep 2007 — London, UK Slovenian Evening for UK journalists The Government Communication Office and the Slovenian Embassy in London are organising a Slovenian Evening for UK journalists. The keynote speaker will be Iztok Mirošič, Slovenian Ambassador to the UK, while Anže Logar, Director of the Government Communication Office, will outline the preparations, priorities and programme of Slovenia's Presidency. The event is scheduled at 7 pm at the London Press Club. London Press Club (Web Site)
5 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Meeting of the Slovenian-Bavarian Commission The standing Slovenian-Bavarian commission is to conclude its two-day meeting at 9:30 am with signing a protocol. Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Bavarian Minister of State Eberhard Sinner are to make statements at 11 am.
4 Sep 2007 — Loka pri mengsu State Secretary Lenarcic to attend CEP strategic session European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to attend a strategic session of the management board of the Centre for European Perspective.
4 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Zagar to meet Minister for State Administration and Local Government of the Republic of Srpska Republic of Srpska Minister for State Administration and Local Government Milan Markovic and his Slovenian counterpart Ivan Zagar are to make a statement following talks; at 1 pm.
4 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to meet Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Quan at 10 am.
3 Sep - 4 Sep 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal State Secretary Marolt to attend a conference on E-justice Justice Minister State Secretary Robert Marolt is to attend a conference on E-justice, underway between 2 and 4 September in Lisbon.
3 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Turk to meet director of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Development Minister Ziga Turk is to meet at 1:30 pm director general of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) Samo Hribar Milic and the acting secretary general of the Slovenian Employers' Association Franc Kokalj.
3 Sep 2007 — Vienna, Austria Foreign Minister to attend a meeting of Austrian diplomats Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend upon the invitation of Austrian counterpart Ursula Plasnik a meeting of Austrian diplomats.
3 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana State Secretary Lesjak to speak about the national higher education programme 2007-2010 Higher Education Ministry State Secretary Dusan Lesjak is to speak at a press conference at 11 pm about the resolution on the national higher education programme for 2007-2010.
3 Sep 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Jarc to meet his French counterpart French Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Michel Barnier is to meet Slovenian counterpart Iztok Jarc. A statement for the press is scheduled for 2:15 pm
31 Aug - 2 Sep 2007 — Lisbon Three-day informal meeting of EU environment ministers Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a three-day informal meeting of EU environment ministers
31 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of Georgian Foreign Affairs Minister Georgian Foreign Affairs Minister Gela Bezhuashvili is to meet his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel at noon. After talks between both delegations, the pair is to make a statement.
31 Aug 2007 — Brussels Finance Minister's visit to Brussels Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to meet European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia.
31 Aug 2007 — Gornja Radgona Visit of Macedonian Agriculture Minister Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc is to meet his Macedonian counterpart Aco Spasenoski at 12:30 pm on the sidelines of the Agriculture and Food Fair.
30 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Podobnik to talk about housing subsidies for young families Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik and Housing Fund director Primoz Pirc are to talk about housing subsidies for young families; at 1 pm.
29 Aug 2007 — Maribor Transport Minister to speak about the Maribor airport Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to speak about the Maribor airport at a press conference scheduled for 11:30 am as part of his visit to the city.
28 Aug 2007 — Maribor Minister Mate to inaugurate an integration house for refugees Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Mayor of Maribor Franc Kangler are to inaugurate an integration house for refugees at 1 pm.
28 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana State Secretary Lenarcic to meet Indian state secretary Suri Nalin European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to receive Suri Nalin, State Secretary at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
28 Aug 2007 — Paris, France Minister Rupel to take part in a diplomatic consultation Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a consultation of French diplomats.
28 Aug 2007 — Maribor Press conference for discussing the use of EU cohesion funds for the 2007-2013 period The Government Office for Local Government and Regional Development is to discuss the use of EU cohesion funds for the 2007-2013 period at a press conference scheduled for 10:30 am.
28 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Transport Minister to meet his Polish counterpart Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to meet his Polish counterpart Jerzy Polaczek. A statement is scheduled for 10:45 am.
28 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana The Education and Sports Ministry to present its Lifelong learning strategy The Education and Sports Ministry is to present at a press conference at 1 pm its Lifelong learning strategy.
27 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Prime Minister discussing relations with Croatia Prime Minister Janez Jansa is scheduled to meet leaders of parliamentary parties to discuss relations with Croatia, at 11:30 am.
27 Aug - 31 Aug 2007 — Vienna, Austria Slovene Representatives to attend Vienna Climate Change Talks 2007 Representatives of the Environment and Spatial Planning Ministry are to attend a five-day conference "Vienna Climate Change Talks 2007".
27 Aug 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Zagar to sign Operational programmes of development Local Government and Regional Policy Minister Ivan Zagar and Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hubner are to sign an Operational programme for strengthening regional development potentials for 2007-2013 and Operational programme of environmental and transport infrastructure development for 2007-2013.
27 Aug 2007 — Bled Foreign Minister to close the Strategic Forum Bled The 2nd annual two-day conference of the Strategic Forum Bled is to close at 6:30 pm with an address by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
27 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Mate meets his Italian counterpart Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and his Italian counterpart Giuliano Amato are to sign an agreement on cross-border police cooperation; at 12:15 pm.
24 Aug 2007 — Avce Minister Podobnik to visit the construction site of a future pumped-storage power station Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to visit the construction site of a future pumped-storage power station; at noon.
23 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Government session The government is to convene the first regular weekly session after the summer recess to discuss amendments to the act on EU customs regulations among other topics. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
23 Aug - 25 Aug 2007 — Alpbach, Austria Minister Zupan to take part in the Technology Forum Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan is to take part in the Technology Forum, to run until 25 August.
23 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Rupel to brief reporters on the Strategic Forum Bled Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet reporters at 3 pm to brief them on the 2nd annual conference of the Strategic Forum Bled, which is to get under way on Sunday.
23 Aug 2007 — Braslovce Minister Podobnik to make a statement after the inspection in Braslovce Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to make a statement at 5 pm after inspecting the damage caused by the recent hailstorm in northeastern Slovenia.
22 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana Slovenia's integration into the international logistics network Finance Ministry State Secretary Andrej Sircelj is to address the press at 11 am to discuss Slovenia's integration into the international logistics network.
20 Aug 2007 — Braslovce Minister Jarc's visit to Braslovce Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc is to visit the areas that were hit by the 17 August storm.
17 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana PM's meeting with parliamentary groups Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet heads of all parliamentary groups at noon to discuss ways to resolve outstanding issues with Croatia after meeting coalition leaders over the same topic at 10 am.
17 Aug 2007 — Murska Sobota Reunification of Prekmurje A ceremony at 8:30 pm is to mark the reunification of the NE region of Prekmurje with what was in 1919 Slovenia's predecessor.
6 Aug 2007 — Ljubljana International Trust Fund For Demining and Mine Victims Assistance Slovenian-run International Trust Fund For Demining and Mine Victims Assistance (ITF) and the Czech Republic are to sign a memorandum of understanding; at 11 am.
3 Aug 2007 — Murska Sobota State Secretary Bricelj to visit the region of Pomurje Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to visit the region of Pomurje to inspect the damage caused by drought; a statement is scheduled for 1:30 pm.
31 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Brucan to present the bill on mental health Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to present at noon the bill on mental health.
30 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana PM Jansa to speak about the government's performance in the first half of 2007 Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to speak about the government's performance in the first half of 2007 and topical political issues at a press conference at 1 pm.
27 Jul 2007 — Debeli Rtic Minister Rupel visiting children from Bosnia-Herzegovina Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to pay a visit at 10 am to the children from Bosnia-Herzegovina spending their holiday at the coastal health resort Debeli Rtic.
27 Jul 2007 — Skopje, Macedonia/Pec, Serbia Defence Minister's visit to Macedonia and Kosovo Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to visit Macedonia, meeting his counterpart Lazar Elenovski. Erjavec, along with Slovenian Army Chief-of-Staff Lt-Col Albin Gutman, is also expected to make a stop in Kosovo.
27 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana/Sezana 150th Anniversary of the Vienna-Ljubljana-Trieste railway line Minister Janez Bozic will take part to the ceremonies for the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Vienna-Ljubljana-Trieste railway line. The central celebration is scheduled in Sezana at 6 pm.
26 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana The government, trade unions and employers to initial a social agreement The government, trade unions and employers are expected to initial a social agreement at 4:15 pm.
26 Jul - 28 Jul 2007 — Skopje, Macedonia Minister Jarc's visit to Macedonia (26.7) Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to begin a three-day visit to Macedonia. --- (27.7) Minister Jarc is to continue his three-day working visit to Macedonia, where is hosted by counterpart Aco Spasenoski.
25 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of the Head of the Ukrainian Kharkiv Regional State Administration Head of the Ukrainian Kharkiv Regional State Administration Arsen Avakov is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. The pair are to address the press at noon.
24 Jul 2007 — Prague, Czech Republic State Secretary Lenarcic's visit to Czech Republic European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic will pay a working visit to the Czech Republic upon the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Vondra.
24 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Turk is to receive the Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD Development Minister Ziga Turk is to receive at 10 am Aart Jan de Geus, Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD.
24 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Presentation of bills on trade and consumer loans Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak will present to the press at noon bills on trade and consumer loans.
24 Jul 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meetings of the EU-Chile and EU-Macedonia Association Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in the meetings of the EU-Chile Association Council, at 9 am, and the EU-Macedonia Stabilisation and Association Council, at 11:30 am.
24 Jul - 25 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana/Piran/Sezana/Vipava Visit of the Serbian Agriculture Minister (24.7) Serbian Agriculture Minister Slobodan Milosavljevic is to start a two-day visit here. The meeting with Slovenian counterpart Iztok Jarc at 11:15 am is to be followed by a statement for the press. --- (25.7) Serbian Agriculture Minister Slobodan Milosavljevic is to wrap up his two-day visit here with visits to Piran, Sezana and Vipava.
24 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana New emergency ward of the Ljubljana central hospital Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to attend an 11 am ceremony as the foundation stone is to be laid for a new emergency ward of the Ljubljana central hospital.
23 Jul - 24 Jul 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council. The meeting (at 10 am) is also to mark the launch (at 12:15 pm) of the intergovernmental conference that is expected to yield a new EU reform treaty.
23 Jul 2007 — Koper Opening of the Fisheries Monitoring Centre A ceremony opening the Fisheries Monitoring Centre, at 11 am, is also to be attended by Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc. A statement for the press is expected later in the day.
19 Jul 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal Informal meeting of EU competition and science ministers A Slovenian delegation is to be taking part in an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for competition and science
19 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of the French Minister Jean-Pierre Jouyet French Minister of State responsible for European Affairs Jean-Pierre Jouyet is to visit Slovenia. Jouyet and Slovenian counterpart Janez Lenarcic are to hold a press conference at 4:50 pm.
17 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Minister Vizjak meets Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to hold talks with Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Martin Riman. Statements for the press are scheduled for 2:15 pm.
17 Jul 2007 — Rome, Italy Memorandum of understanding between Italian and Slovenian transport ministries Transport Minister Janez Bozic and his Italian counterpart Antonio Di Petrio are to sign at 1:30 pm a memorandum of understanding between their ministries on the construction of the Trieste-Divaca rail line.
17 Jul 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of the Albanian Foreign Minister Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha will pay a working visit to Slovenia. Basha is to meet counterpart Dimitrij Rupel at 10:15 am while a press statement is scheduled for 11:35 am.
16 Jul - 17 Jul 2007 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of EU agriculture ministers (16.7) Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to take part in a two-day meeting of EU agriculture ministers. ---