Schedule of Events from 27 March to 1 April

Schedule of Events from 27 March to 1 April

TUESDAY, 27 March
LJUBLJANA - The National Assembly is to continue its session for March with a debate on the proposed declaration of Slovenian activities in EU institutions between January 2007 and June 2008.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to be taking part in a meeting of EU finance ministers.
ALMADEN, Spain - Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to meet his Spanish counterpart Christina Narbono and the head of the European Commission's Directorate General for Sustainable Development and Integration Tim Maekela on the eve of a European conference on mercury.
LJUBLJANA - New Ombudsman Zdenka Cebasek Travnik is to outline her plan of activities.
LJUBLJANA - German, Portuguese and Slovenian musicians are to stage a concert of the European Academy of Ensembles to mark the EU presidency trio and the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
LJUBLJANA - Perutnina Ptuj, Slovenia's largest poultry company, is to present results for 2006 and its investment plans at a press conference.
LJUBLJANA - German discount grocery chain Lidl is to hold a press conference ahead of the opening of 15 stores in Slovenia.
LJUBLJANA/CELJE - National railways operator Slovenske zeleznice is to unveil a new passenger train.
GORNJA RADGONA - The 20th Megra international construction fair is to be opened by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak. The event will run until Saturday.

WEDNESDAY, 28 March
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to pay a working visit to the Netherlands.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to be attending the 19th Summit of the Arab League.
LJUBLJANA - The National Assembly is to conduct a second reading of the government-sponsored Roma community bill as it continues its session for March.
ALMADEN, Spain - Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to take part in a European conference on mercury.
LJUBLJANA - The award for the best IT manager in 2006 is to be conferred at an event that will be attended by Development Minister Ziga Turk.
LJUBLJANA - The award for the best Slovenian ski resort in 2006/2007 is to be given out at a ceremony.
CELJE - The Slovenian football team is to take on the Netherlands in a Euro 2008 qualifier.

LJUBLJANA - The National Assembly is to vote on the changes to the act on public servants and the nomination of Samo Fakin for director of the Health Insurance Institute as it continues its session for March.
LJUBLJANA - The cabinet is to meet for its weekly session.
LJUBLJANA - Bank Austria Creditanstalt, the Slovenian subsidiary of the BA-CA group, is to present results for 2006 and plans for 2007 at a press conference.
LJUBLJANA - The European Commission Representation in Slovenia and the Institute for Strategic Studies are to stage a panel "Europe's Black Sea Dimension" as part of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
LJUBLJANA - The Tourism and Leisure Fair is to get underway, running until Sunday.
BLED - The 39th International PEN meeting of writers is to get underway. A round table is to be held on endangered languages and cultures on the verge of extinction.

FRIDAY, 30 March
LJUBLJANA - The National Assembly is to debate the opposition's demand for a parliament inquiry commission into the government's purchase of eight-wheeled armoured personnel carrier on what is expected to be the final day of its session for March.
LJUBLJANA - Admiral Edmond P. Giambastiani, the vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, is to pay a visit to Slovenia. He is to be received by Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and the Slovenian Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff, Lieutenant General Albin Gutman.
PORTOROZ - Health Minister Andrej Brucan is to be taking part in a conference on management in the health sector.
BLED/LJUBLJANA - The participants of the 39th International PEN meeting are to visit the Slovenian capital, where they are scheduled to take part in a literary evening.

SATURDAY, 31 March
BLED - The close of the 39th International PEN meeting.

SUNDAY, 1 April
KRANJ - The curtain is to be lowered on the 37th Week of Slovenian Drama with an award ceremony.

More articles from this issue:

Politics
Drnovsek and Ban Discuss Kosovo, Iran and Darfur
New York, 21 March
Jansa Honours Role of Pucnik in Slovenia's Independence
Ljubljana, 22 March
Sturm: Young Should Learn about Crimes of Totalitarian Regimes
Bled, 22 March
Foreign Policy
Ministry: Croatia Confirmed Reciprocity for Real Estate
Ljubljana, 26 March
Bilateral Cooperation
Slovenia, Macedonia Sign Deal on Defence Cooperation
Ljubljana, 22 March
Bilateral Relations
Jansa and Italian Minority Speak About Provinces
Koper, 20 March
Government
Investment Agency Gets EUR 34m for 2007
Ljubljana, 20 March
Jansa: Obalno-Krasko On Track to Becoming Successful Region
Stanjel, 21 March
Govt Approves Slovenia's Participation in EU Battlegroup
Ljubljana, 22 March
Cabinet Adopts Bill on Unfair Business Practices
Ljubljana, 22 March
Govt Confirms Request for Extension of Housing VAT Cut
Ljubljana, 22 March
Defence
Defence Ministry Sets up Cavalry Honour Guard
Lipica, 21 March
Economy
German Factory to Start Producing Motorhomes in Slovenia
Lendava, 20 March
Telekom Enters Next Stage of Privatisation
Ljubljana, 22 March
Revoz Tops List of Exporters, Gorenje Inching Closer
Ljubljana, 26 March
Outgoing Central Bank Governor Pleased with His Achievements
Ljubljana, 26 March
Central Bank Projects GDP Growth of 4.6% for This Year
Ljubljana, 26 March
Top Slovenian Glassworks to Provide Miss USA Trophies
Rogaska Slatina, 27 March
Trimo Boasts Double-Digit Growth
Trebnje, 27 March
Agriculture
Test for Classical Swine Fever Come out Negative
Ljubljana, 23 March
Science
Letter of Intent Signed for Mediterranean University
Portoroz, 21 March
Parties
SocDems See Approval Rating Nearly Doubling
Ljubljana, 23 March
EU Topics
EU House Opens in Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 22 March
Slovenia, Commission Sign Communication Partnership Deal
Ljubljana, 23 March
EU is Europe's Biggest Success Story, Rupel Says
Ljubljana, 23 March
Jansa: Berlin Statement Ups Chances for Constitution Compromise
Berlin, 25 March
Jansa: EU Constitution Deal Important for Slovenian Presidency
Ljubljana, 27 March
Transport
Bozic: EU-US Open Skies Agreement Opportunity for Adria Airways
Brussels, 22 March
Govt Hires Adria, Gio for Air Transport Services
Ljubljana, 22 March
Culture
Carmina Slovenica Ready For New Vocal Heights
Maribor, 20 March
Facsimile of First Slovenian Bible Translations Unveiled
Ljubljana, 20 March
Oldest European Book Fair Shines Spotlight on Slovenia
Leipzig, 22 March
Slovenian Advertising Festival Showcases Record 600 Ads
Portoroz, 22 March
Futura DDB Bags 4th "Best Advertising Agency of the Year" Award
Portoroz, 23 March
Bilingual Book Brings History of Two Slovenian Monasteries
Maribor, 26 March
People
Slovenians Queue for Commemorative Euro Coins
Ljubljana, 26 March
Sport
Petra Majdic Takes 4.5-kilometre Sprint in Stockholm
Stockholm, 21 March
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