Brdo pri Kranju, 25.5.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, received the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, with whom he discussed topical EU issues and the economic crisis. The Slovenian President and the President of the European Council stressed the importance of the structural reforms and long-term measures that are essential to stimulate sustainable growth and development in the euro area. Short-term measures are pressing but insufficient on their own. more »
Postojna, 23.5.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, attended the opening of the "Europe in Postojna" event, which marked the opening of the 11th European Students Championships in Forestry Skills and the 2nd Olympics for Wood Industry Professions, a national student competition. In his address, he highlighted the importance of forestry and the wood economy for Slovenia, its development, and for the whole of Europe. He stressed that the forest and its biodiversity are a great treasure for Slovenia, and that wood processing presents a huge opportunity for the country. more »
Ljubljana, 21.5.2012 | statement
President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk, congratulated the newly-elected President of the Republic of Serbia, Tomislav Nikoliæ, on behalf of the Republic of Slovenia and on his own behalf, on the victory in the Sunday presidential elections. In his letter of congratulation President Türk wrote: "I would like to take this opportunity to express my desire and confidence that the friendly relations between the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Serbia will continue to develop positively and that our dialogue will contribute to the good relations between the two countries." ... more »
Bohinjska Bistrica, 19.5.2012 | press release
The Slovenian President, Danilo Türk, and his wife, Barbara Mikliè Türk, attended the opening ceremony of the 6th International Wild Flower Festival. In his address, Mr Türk emphasised that Alpine flowers, including edelweiss, orchid, primula or Bohinj iris, are important elements of the Slovenian national identity. According to the president, concern for alpine flowers is also part of noble and global efforts to conserve biodiversity, an issue which will rank high on the agenda of the July UN Conference on Sustainable Development or Rio+20 Conference to take place in Rio de Janeiro. more »
Bled, 16.5.2012 | press release
The Slovenian President, Danilo Türk, hosted a reception on the occasion of the 44th International Writers' Meeting. In his address to the participants, he touched upon one of the the meetings' topics, raising the question of whether Western rationalistic civilisation is heading towards new horizons or is retrogressing. President Türk pointed out that this is a very serious and wide-ranging question, one which has been repeatedly raised in Europe since at least the publication of Oswald Spengler's works. more »
Ljubljana, 8.5.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, received the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Albania, Jozefina Çoba Topalli. During their talks, President Türk and his guest focused on topics associated with Albania's efforts to join Euro-Atlantic structures. Considering this goal its top priority, Albania has made important steps towards achieving it in recent months. Following a revival of the Albanian Parliament's work, the political situation has improved and the legislative programme is making good progress. more »