On August 28, 1963, a crowd of more than 250 000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. and marched to the Capitol Building to support the passing of laws that guaranteed every American equal civil rights. Martin Luther King was at the front of the “March on Washington”. On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial that …
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Preventing and responding to all forms of gender-based violence is a cornerstone of the U.S. government’s commitment to promoting democracy, advancing human rights, and furthering gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, in all their diversity. The U.S. Embassy Ljubljana organized a virtual event with an American award-winning recording artist and humanitarian, Maya …
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30 years of milestones in the U.S.-Slovenian friendship
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Meet our new Ambassador, Jamie L. Harpootlian!
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People with disabilities present 15 % of the global population. Aside of systematic solutions, we all can contribute to their social inclusion. Small steps can make a difference. That’s where YOU jump in and contribute in creating the world, where disabled people feel welcomed and equal. We are proud to be part of such …
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Black carbon is one of the main contributors to climate change. U.S. scientist Tony Hansen paved the way to measure black carbon and eventually opened a world-renowned company Aerosol in Ljubljana. In December 2021, U.S. State Department recognised Aerosol‘s research in measuring and combatting black carbon with the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
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Human trafficking — whether in the form of forced labor, sex trafficking, or other offences — is an abhorrent abuse of power and a profoundly immoral crime that strikes at the safety, health, and dignity of millions of people worldwide. On December 30, 2021, the White House Proclaimed January 2022 as a National Human Trafficking …
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As part of the project “Let’s Live Like Americans,” High school Izola organized a presentation of American football for their students. The American football team Domžale Tigers held a workshop for more than 80 students, which included a short presentation of the history of American football, explanation of the game and the rules and a demonstration, in …
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Both the U.S. and Slovenia recognize that the future of our environment relies on getting young people engaged in nature conservation, and national parks play an important role in that. Crater Lake National Park and Triglav National Park signed an agreement on cooperation and exchange of good practices in 2017. As Triglav National Park celebrates …
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We have seen the amount of bilateral and multilateral training U.S. Forces conduct with their SAF counterparts – both here in Slovenia and abroad – increase substantially in recent years. DEFENDER 21 and linked exercises are truly a reflection of this expanded level of engagement, with Slovenia playing an integral part in training across domains …
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The U.S. Army Europe Band and the talented musicians of Slovenian Armed Forces teamed up here in Slovenia to mark the launch of the DEFENDER-Europe 21 with a little classic collaboration!
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The Biden administration has a clear new vision for U.S. foreign policy, and the whole team at Embassy Ljubljana is already working hard on it. Check out this video to learn more about who we are and what we do at the U.S. Embassy Ljubljana! As Secretary Blinken said: “While the times have changed, some …
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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, staff at the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana have continued to work closely with their Slovenian counterparts to identify critical needs and find resources available to meet them. So today, as …
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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. Congress, as well as state government officials. People across America will closely follow local elections too – for their school board, sheriff, or mayor as such elections can have …
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Assistant Secretary of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker sends Slovenia a message of congratulations, as this beautiful country celebrates the Statehood Day.
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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 in the history of the United States. This is why we were so excited to welcome Mary Wilson, a founding member of the legendary and transformative American group The Supremes …
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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 the anniversary of the death of the greatest Slovenian poet dr. France Preseren. Ambassador Lynda Blanchard appreciates Slovenian’s love of history and culture, and has been actively learning about this …
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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, and students, and was inspired by the happy children and the incredible facilities and therapies available. Upon arrival, she was touched by the beautiful decorations prepared in honor of …
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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 sponsored by Joe Valencic which recently debuted in the small park in front of the Slovenian National Archives. Joe Valencic is an American with Slovenian roots who writes and lectures …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGvdR4ijAzA The 8th Annual Summer Economics Institute (SEI) 2019 July program in Ljubljana gave 20 select Slovenian university students a US-style hands-on look into how economics, business and entrepreneurship work in the real world through 20+ site visits, targeted lectures and expert talks, as well as a Lean Start Up program by US Professor of Entrepreneurship …
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New American Ambassador Lynda Blanchard arrives to Slovenia today! She is proud to represent the U.S. in Slovenia and she is anxious to experience Slovenian culture and it’s legendary hospitality. Meet the new U.S. ambassador and her beautiful family!
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo remarks at the Department of State 230th Anniversary Celebration, at the Department of State., on July 29, 2019.
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo keynote address at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, at the Department of State, on July 18, 2019.
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The Jason Cale Band spread their outstanding jazz, blues and rock sound—and their amazing energy—on and off stage in Ljubljana, Trbovlje and Ravne na Koroškem. They performed at the LENT Festival, the biggest summer festival in Maribor and concluded their visit at the Gora Rocka Festival. It was an explosive and engaging exchange, and the …
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Every year a number of Slovenians head to the USA through the Fulbright program to conduct academic and research work at US universities and other institutions. Check out this video of some recently returned Slovenian Fulbright researchers and academics and see what they have to say about their time in the US. Would you like …
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“We do not want to meet at a disaster, we want to know each other before we get there”. Mr. Michael Willis from the Colorado Office of Emergency Management led a session at a recent crisis response workshop with this important warning. That’s why the United States was proud to collaborate with Slovenian government agencies …
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Heartfelt commemoration of Slovenian-American Friendship and Alliance Day thanks to President Pahor, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, SAF, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and the entire community in Andraž nad Polzelo.
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Photographer Jesse Burke and a writer Manuel Gonzales visited Kamnik, where they implemented workshops and presented their work to Slovenian audiences. During their stay in Slovenia the two artists explore the country and got very excited about the Slovenian landscape and culture. The world’s hidden jam is what they called it. Each artist learned a …
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Dr. Emilija Stojmenova Duh, “HiddenNoMore alumna, emphasized that women around the world should be empowered to become leaders in STEM fields.
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Through multiple dynamic workshops for teachers, members of the public, journalists, students, and academia, this program—supported by the U.S. Embassy—taught attendees the Newsem’s E.S.C.A.P.E. model.
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Hannah Kellogg and Jodi Larson from Museums Unbound visited Slovenia to conduct workshops for representatives of a wide array of Slovenian cultural institutions. During these fun and engaging events with their Slovene colleagues, they also got a first-hand-look at the depth of the Slovenian cultural scene. Not only did they enjoy the unique cultural heritage of this amazing country, they were also impressed by the rich and diverse …
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All American diplomats coming to Slovenia are excited to learn about Slovenian culture and of course food is a big part of that. That is why we decided to prepare a Slovenian food tasting for the American diplomats at our embassy in Ljubljana.
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On Thursday, the 29th of June, we hosted the annual 4th of July reception at Festivalna dvorana in Ljubljana. A very warm thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration.
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Watch our video of the GeoBioBlitz in Triglav National Park, June 16-17, to see Americans and Slovenians coming together document biodiversity and learn about geology-geomorphology in the Vrata Valley at the north face of Triglav! Two great days with experts from Triglav National Park, Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation, US Park …
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This video shows some of the highlights from 25 years of official relations between the U.S. and Slovenia.
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American actor and comedian Bill Murray visited the embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Since he is a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and likes to sing the song “Take me out to the ballgame” we decided to change the text and create a Slovene version of the song. It is called “Take me out to …
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On Labor Day Ambassador Hartley used the combination of great weather, a day off and good company to conquer the highest mountain in Slovenia, Triglav. The path he and his fellow climbers took went from Krma to Malo Polje, over Kurica and Kranjsko sedlo. After a short stop at Planika, they continued to the top. …
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Each American coming to Slovenia discovers something here that they learn to like very much. For some it’s nature, for some it’s food, and for others it’s language. The U.S. Embassy’s Defense Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Krist Thodoropoulos found his own special love here – the accordion. Here we offer you Krist’s story about his instrument …
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TechCamp Slovenia was a three day event held in Ljubljana, Slovenia and organized by the US Embassy Ljubljana in cooperation with the State Department and various partners such as SLOGA, Kino Šiška, City of Ljubljana, Ljubljana zelena prestolnica, etc.
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American diplomats at the U.S. Embassy Slovenia discover something new about Slovenia almost every day. They learn about the past, the present and of course the culture in and around Slovenia. A big part of the culture is of course the language – Slovene. Here is an exclusive insight look into a Slovenian lesson at …
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