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Road closures in some parts of the country during the Tour of Slovenia international cycling race – a reminder

Over the next few days, from 17 to 21 June 2026, another major cycling event will take place across the country: the 32nd Tour of Slovenia international cycling ...
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Lorbek and Matoz at the press conference

Government lifts checks at borders with Croatia and Hungary

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia decided to lift the temporarily reintroduced control at the internal borders with Croatia and Hungary. The government’s ...
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Tonejc and his dogs

Beloved police dog handler Janez Tonejc named honorary guest of Animal Lovers Festival

Slovenian police officers once again took part in the Animal Lovers Festival, held in Nova Gorica at the end of May. Visitors were able to learn more about police ...
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5.Jun.2026

Danijel Lorbek takes over as police chief: "We will continue to strive to ensure that the Slovenian police perform well and keep people safe."

After yesterday, 4 June 2026, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia appointed Danijel Lorbek as acting Director General of the Police, following a proposal by the Minister of the Interior, a handover ceremony was held today at the General Police Administration. On this occasion, Lorbek issued a statement to the media today.
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4.Jun.2026

Panel discussion Silent Messages: Children’s Distress on the Phone attended by around 350 participants in Murska Sobota

On 4 June 2026, to mark the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, the Pomurje Social Work Centre, the Murska Sobota Police Directorate and the Urban Municipality of Murska Sobota organised a panel discussion entitled Silent Messages: Children’s Distress on the Phone.
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3.Jun.2026

Central Ceremony in Krško Opens a Month of Celebrations Marking Slovenian Police Day

Today, a state ceremony in Krško officially marked the beginning of the most festive month of the year for the Slovenian Police. Throughout June, a series of events takes place across the country to celebrate Police Day, serving as an expression of respect, support, and gratitude to both former and current employees for their invaluable contribution to safety and security in Slovenia.
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19.Oct.2009

Centre for Foreigners - Statistics

19.Oct.2009

Centre for Foreigners

Veliki Otok 44 Z, 6230 Postojna SLOVENIJA {fa-phone}+386 5 701 34 40 {fa-fax}+386 5 726 52 63 {fa-envelope-o}ct.uup@policija.si Head of the Centre: Aleksander BraÄŤko One of the pillars of the effective migration policy of the European Union is returning citizens of third countries who do not or no longer meet the conditions for residing in its territory. A person is typically provided with the option of leaving the EU on their own and returning voluntarily to avoid enforcement of return. In Slovenia, the Centre for Foreigners, based in Veliki Otok near Postojna, is in charge of foreigners subject to return procedures. Return is a very complex process involving identification procedures, acquisition of personal documents from consular representations of third countries, cooperation with airline operators, and coordination between the EU Member States and other agencies, such as Frontex. Of course, voluntary return is encouraged in all types of return cases, and it may also include reintegration programmes in the country of origin. This enables a returnee to reintegrate in their local environment and to get their life back on track. Foreigners are never forced to return to countries where their life or freedom could be threatened. There is a movement restriction in place for persons residing in the Centre for Foreigners, which is why the centre constantly seeks to improve the quality of accommodation for those in the process of being returned. At the same time, it provides for high standards of human rights and constantly monitors migration trends and adjusts to them.   Statistics State Border Control Police Activities in Connection with Current Migration Flows The webpage contains information on the duties and responsibilities of the police that refer to illegal immigrants. It also provides information on arrivals and accommodation of foreigners in Slovenia. Useful links The Slovenian Government Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants {fa-external-link} Leaflet - Selected information and advice for refugees  {fa-file-pdf-o}(4.4 MB) (in english and arabic)