Embassy Riga
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.
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Today, we celebrate both Europe Day and the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today. In response to war and destructive nationalism, European states have achieved lasting
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Minister Tanja Fajon met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in Riga to discuss bilateral relations. Slovenia and Latvia enjoy good and friendly relations and work closely together in various multilateral forums. At the annual meeting of heads of Latvia’s diplomatic missions, Minister Fajon shared Slovenia's experiences of serving on the UN Security Council, to which Latvia was elected following Slovenia's term.
News
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WB3C and World Economic Forum Convene Regional Cyber Dialogue
The Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C) is proud to announce its collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host the region’s first Cyber Capacity Building Workshop on 19-20 May 2025 in Podgorica. This high-level gathering will convene global experts and regional stakeholders to strengthen the Western Balkans’ cybersecurity resilience through two critical streams: addressing the cyber talent shortage and enhancing collaborative strategies against cybercrime.
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Stop the spread of disinformation: for reliable information on entering Slovenia, click on gov.si
In recent days, a video with false and misleading claims about the possibility of entering Slovenia has garnered a lot of attention on the social network X.
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On-line autumn information days Study in Slovenia
From 20 to 22 November 2024, on-line information days will be held in several languages for international students interested in studying in Slovenia. Full details and a registration link are available in the attachment.
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Slovenia's Membership of the UN Human Rights Council
Slovenia's Membership of the UN Human Rights Council
On 1 January 2026, Slovenia became a member of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the third time. The UNHRC is the organisation's most important body for promoting, strengthening and protecting human rights worldwide, and Slovenia has actively participated in its work since its establishment in 2006.
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Beware of Red Passport and Slovenian citizenship scams
Beware of Red Passport and Slovenian citizenship scams
Third-country nationals should exercise the utmost caution in all dealings with companies that claim to offer assistance in obtaining Slovenian citizenship or Slovenian passports.
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International development cooperation
International development cooperation
Development cooperation is an important part of Slovenia's foreign policy as it contributes to more balanced and fair global development.
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Bled Strategic Forum
Bled Strategic Forum
21st edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference will take place under the title ‘Choosing the Future’ on 31 August and 1 September 2026.
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Slovenia Weekly
Subscribe to Slovenia Weekly
Every friday the Slovenia Weekly Newsletter brings you the latest updates on the work of the Slovenian Government. The newsletter presents information and news about Slovenia focusing on issues discussed at weekly cabinet meetings and also general topics of wider interest which feature Slovenian success stories.
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Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language
Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language
Want to learn Slovene in your country or take a course in Slovenia?
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Studyinslovenia.si
Study in Slovenia
Studyinslovenia.si is a comprehensive, official resource on higher education in Slovenia for prospective and current international students.
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www.slovenia.info/en
I feel Slovenia
The official travel guide to Slovenia.
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Culture.si
Culture.si
The portal provides a large and flexible database related to arts, culture and heritage of Slovenia.
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MLA Initiative
MLA Initiative
The Ljubljana - The Hague MLA Convention was adopted at the 18th Plenary Session of the MLA Diplomatic Conference in Ljubljana on 26 May 2023.
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Arbitration
Arbitration
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Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Riga
Smilšu iela 8
LV-1050 Riga
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For an appointment, please call the embassy telephone number at least two working days in advance. Depending on work obligations and the urgency of the case, an appointment can exceptionally be arranged outside of office hours.
The embassy will also be closed on the following days in 2026 due to public holidays:
January 1 (Thursday) - New Year's Day;
April 6 (Monday) - Easter Monday;
May 1 (Friday) - Labor Day;
June 24 (Wednesday) - Jani/Ligo (summer solstice);
June 25 (Thursday) - Day of Statehood:
November 18 (Wednesday) - Day of the Declaration of Independence of Latvia;
December 25 (Friday) - Christmas.
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