COVID-19 Information
21 October 2020 Country-Specific Information: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Slovenia advising citizens to reconsider travel to…
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…
U.S. Donates Protective Equipment for Elder Care Homes in Slovenia
U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda C. Blanchard joined Ministry of Defense State Secretary Uroš Lampret, Ministry of Labor, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities State Secretary Mag.…
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard’s Remarks for VE Day 75th Anniversary
8 May 20202 – Thank you to President Pahor for bringing us together to mark this important milestone in world history, and to my fellow…
Establishing Slovenia’s first Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
AmCham CEO Ajša Vodnik and Embassy leadership signed a charter to establish Slovenia’s first Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). OSAC is the U.S. government’s premier public-private global security partnership and establishing an OSAC Council…
U.S.-Slovenia Defense Cooperation Provides New Field Ambulances for the Slovenian Armed Forces
U.S. Ambassador Lynda Blanchard welcomed the delivery of 5 new military field ambulances with Slovenian Defense Minister Matej Tonin at the Port of Koper this…
