COVID-19 Information
28 March 2020 SLOVENIA The U.S. Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory stating that those who live abroad should avoid…
STATEMENT BY THE U.S. EMBASSY UPON CONFIRMATION OF 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,…
U.S. Mission Speaker Program – October 2019
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard visited the Center for Education and Rehabilitation of Physically Handicapped Children and Adolescents (CIRIUS) in Kamnik, where she met with administrators, teachers,…
Woodwind Quintet Winds Aloft Touring Slovenia
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana was pleased to host the United States Air Force woodwind quintet, Winds Aloft in Slovenia. A 5-day tour included school…
An inspirational visit to CIRIUS Kamnik – Video
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard visited the Center for Education and Rehabilitation of Physically Handicapped Children and Adolescents (CIRIUS) in Kamnik, where she met with administrators,…
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard Remarks at Women in STEM Roundtable
Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining me for this very special event. I’d like to extend a special warm welcome to…
Opening of the Exhibit “Slovenians in the United States Today” Video
What does it mean to be a Slovenian-American today? You can find out by visiting the newly-opened “Slovenians in the U.S. today” exhibit curated and…
U.S. Mission Speaker Program – September 2019
The U.S. Embassy Ljubljana Speaker Program is one of our most popular youth engagement programs. Invitations to visit schools throughout Slovenia increase every year, and…
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard Remarks at CEED/World Chicago “Start. Fail. Scale.”
Good morning, and thank you all for inviting me to join you. I couldn’t be happier to be among so many committed entrepreneurs from around…
