COVID-19 Information
4 June 2020 SLOVENIA The U.S. Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory stating that those who live abroad should avoid…
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…
2021-2022 FULBRIGHT PROGRAM COMPETITION IS OPEN
Application deadline is August 15, 2020 The Embassy of the United States of Slovenia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Program competition for the 2021-2022…
Slovenian-American Friendship Day
Today, our Ambassador and Slovenian President Borut Pahor marked Slovenian-American Friendship Day. The event is usually celebrated in Andraž nad Polzelo, but this year, the…
NEW SLOVENIAN GOVERNMENT
STATEMENT BY THE U.S. EMBASSY UPON CONFIRMATION OF THE NEW SLOVENIAN GOVERNMENT March 13, 2020 The United States congratulates Prime Minister Janez Janša and the…
U.S. Mission Speaker Program – February 2020
In honor of African American History Month (February), we devoted several school visits to this important commemoration of American historical figures. During Mary Wilson’s visit…
Mary Wilson Shares the Supreme Music and Energy in Slovenia – Video
Every year in the United States, we dedicate the month of February to a celebration of the achievements of African Americans and their critical role…
Mary Wilson Shares the Supreme Music and Energy with the Slovenian Audience
In celebration of Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans in the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana was…
Ambassador Blanchard Amazed by the Rich Cultural Heritage of Slovenia
Culture is an integral and important part of the Slovenian national identity, and is celebrated every year on Presernov Dan, the Slovenian national cultural commemorating…
U.S. Mission Speaker Program – January 2020
Political Officer James Peranteau and Marine Security Guard Michael Martel visited Srednja šola Domžale where James introduced the students to the United States, its diversity and history, his home…
OSAC Ljubljana Country Council Launch
American organizations and businesses are invited to learn more about the security environment and mitigating risks by partnering with the Overseas Security Advisory Council in…
Traditional Christmas Concert with a Ray Charles Twist
What are the holidays without music? Ambassador Lynda Blanchard was thrilled to attend the “Traditional Christmas Concert” in Cankarjev dom in December that featured acclaimed…
U.S. Mission Speaker Program – December 2019
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Brian Street, a former lawyer, met with international law students from the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Law. They discussed the…
U.S. Mission Speaker Program – November 2019
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard and her family visited the Catering and Tourism High School of Celje. After introducing her home state of Alabama, herself, her family…
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard’s Remarks at the Pivka Military Park, 25. November 2019
Good afternoon to all of you – Mayor Marentič, Mayor Smrdelj, General Žurman, General Glavaš. I’d like start by saying thank you to Association Kolut,…
