COVID-19 Information
15 January 2021 Country-Specific Information: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Slovenia advising citizens to reconsider travel to…
U.S. Embassy Responds to Ongoing Pandemic with Additional Donations for Slovenia
Press Release 04 December 2020 Since initial donations of personal protective equipment and devices intended to help control the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic,…
Slovenia Joins GLOBE Scientific and Educational Program
Press Release December 3, 2020 Today, U.S. Ambassador Lynda Blanchard and Minister of Education, Science and Sport for the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Simona Kustec, invited…
Ambassador Blanchard’s Remarks on the upcoming U.S. Elections
November 2, 2020 On Tuesday, Americans will cast their votes not only for the President of the United States, but also for representatives in the…
U.S. Strengthens Collaboration with Slovenia on Cybersecurity with New Cyber Range
U.S. Ambassador Lynda Blanchard met with Defense Minister Matej Tonin to discuss progress made on Slovenia’s state-of-the-art Cyber Range, made possible by almost 12.7 million…
Ambassador Blanchard Tries Some New Wheels at Drive-In Cinema in Ljubljana
Drive-In Cinema, a unique rejuvenation of a classic American cultural showcase, is making a comeback all over the world, thanks to the COVID pandemic. Patented…
Reaching for the Moon Together
The moon was never as close to Slovenians as it is now. And the best part? You don’t need to put on a space suit!…
Ambassador Blanchard’s Remarks at the Moon Rock and Space Suit Exhibition Opening
AMBASSADOR BLANCHARD’S REMARKS Noordung Center, Vitanje September 2, 2020 Dober dan, vsem Minister Počivalšek, Mayor Vetrih, Director Kobold, I thank you all for hosting us…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Remarks During His Visit to Slovenia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Press Avail with PM Janša of Slovenia August 13, 2020 Thank you, Prime Minister Janša. I want to thank Foreign…
A New Member of Ambassador Blanchard’s Family
Ambassador Blanchard was honored to become the honorary godmother to a gorgeous Lipizzaner foal named 909 Slavina XXXV, born this April in Lipica Stud Farm. Becoming…
2021-2022 FULBRIGHT PROGRAM COMPETITION IS OPEN
Application deadline is extended until September 15, 2020 The Embassy of the United States of Slovenia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Program competition for…
Trafficking in Persons Report 2020
We are presenting the report in a PDF version only at this time. We will provide a 508-compliant PDF and an HTML version as soon…
On the Occasion of Slovenia’s Statehood Day
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO June 24, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate all Slovenians on…
Assistant Secretary Reeker On the Occassion of Slovenia’s Statehood Day
Assistant Secretary of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker sends Slovenia a message of congratulations, as this beautiful country celebrates the Statehood Day.
Ambassador Blanchard at the Opening of 61st Jazz Ljubljana Festival
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard was pleased to attend the opening of the 61st Jazz Festival Ljubljana featuring an exhibition of jazz posters by Bosnian graphic designer…
World Chicago Professional Fellows Happy Hour
Sponsored by the Department of State, WorldChicago launched the Tech Innovation, Education, and Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program in May 2015. Since then, they have hosted over…
The United States Donates Protective Equipment to Slovenia
U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda C. Blanchard presented a donation of equipment to aid in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 and prevention of future…
2019 Report on International Religious Freedom
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM JUNE 10, 2020 The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes…
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard’s Remarks for Mt. Mangart Ceremony
June 3, 2020 Last month, we gathered to mark the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War Two – the commemoration of the day…
