17. 3. 2026 | POTC, PR
Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) v sodelovanju z Oddelkom za varnostno načrtovanje v Službi za varnost, nepremičnine in logistiko Ministrstva za zunanje in evropske zadeve tudi letos organizira Varnostno usposabljanje za diplomatsko osebje. Usposabljanje bo potekalo v 3. junija 2026 na gradu Jable.
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Varnostno usposabljanje je namenjeno vsem profesionalnim diplomatom, ki jih RS napotuje v države z nizko stopnjo varnostnega tveganja in nimajo predhodnega znanja s področja zagotavljanja osebne varnosti. Po uspešno zaključeni udeležbi bodo udeleženci sposobni prepoznati različne varnostne grožnje, razumeti osnove varnostnih postopkov in protokolov na DKP, poznati osnove ravnanja v spremenjenih varnostnih razmerah na DKP in na poti, prepoznavati aktivnosti nadzora, uporabljati ukrepe za zmanjšanje varnostnih tveganj ter uporabiti ukrepe in metode za zmanjševanje stresa v visoko stresnih situacijah.
Udeležba na usposabljanju je zaprta za javnost.
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16. 3. 2026 | POTC, PR
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From 8 to 13 March 2026, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) successfully co-organised the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) at the Gotenica Police Training Centre. A total of 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds successfully completed the five-day training in the southwestern part of Slovenia (HEAT 2026).
Throughout the week, participants strengthened their security and situational awareness, reinforced a strong safety mindset, and built confidence in handling hostile situations. The programme combined e-learning modules prior to arrival with in-person lectures, guided discussions, role-playing, simulations, and a complex field training exercise. Participants tackled topics such as threat awareness, threat management, medical response, orientation, communication, mobility, and deployment in hostile environments. A strong focus was placed on practical rehearsals of safety and security procedures and on developing the right behaviours to respond effectively under stress.
The training would not have been possible without the dedication, professionalism, and energy of the Slovenian and international trainers who guided participants through demanding and realistic scenarios. A big thank you to all of them for sharing their expertise and experience.
Congratulations to all 20 participants for their commitment, teamwork, and resilience throughout the week. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this training in future missions and deployments.
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16. 3. 2026 | PR, Young BSF
The 15th Young Bled Strategic Forum, titled “After the Rupture: Agency and Resilience in a Fragmented World,” will examine how individuals, institutions and societies respond to disruption in a rapidly changing international environment. At a time when long-standing assumptions about stability, cooperation and democratic consolidation are increasingly challenged, the forum will focus on how interpretations of global change shape our ability to act and build resilience.
Through discussions structured around three thematic pillars—interpreting rupture and responsibility, defining what is worth defending, and exploring agency in a fragmented world—participants will reflect on the role of young leaders in navigating uncertainty and contributing to shaping the future.
Young BSF 2026 will take place in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from 28 to 30 August 2026. Following the Young BSF programme, participants will also attend the Bled Strategic Forum in Bled on 31 August and 1 September 2026.
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11. 3. 2026 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR
We are proud to launch a new consecutive project that builds on Slovenian good practice and experience as a vital element in driving successful European-style reforms in North Macedonia’s healthcare, with a focus on nursing and midwifery.
On 4 March 2026, representatives of the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) and the Ministry of Health of North Macedonia held an online meeting to discuss the continuation of their cooperation within a development project focused on strengthening nursing and midwifery education, professional regulation and workforce development in North Macedonia.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the key results achieved during the first phase of the project. Among the most important outcomes were the preparation of a proposal for a modernised and unified undergraduate nursing curriculum and the development of a proposal for establishing a regulatory body for the nursing profession within the Ministry of Health. The project also supported knowledge exchange and study visits aimed at sharing Slovenian good practices, particularly regarding the role of graduate nurses in primary healthcare.
Building on these results, the partners discussed priorities for the new three-year project period (2026–2028). The next phase will focus primarily on implementing the reforms prepared in the first phase. Planned efforts include supporting the national adoption of the unified nursing curriculum, exploring the possibilities for developing a master’s level nursing programme, advancing the establishment of a professional regulatory framework, and strengthening the roles of nurses and midwives through targeted pilot programmes.
The Ministry of Health of North Macedonia will remain the project’s main institutional partner, with the involvement of other relevant institutions and professional stakeholders, including Slovenian experts.
The meeting confirmed the strong commitment of both partners to continue working together on reforms aimed at strengthening the nursing and midwifery professions and supporting the development of the healthcare system in North Macedonia.
2. 3. 2026 | POTC, PR
POTC’s gender mainstreaming 5-day training programme was successfully delivered. The training took place at Jable Castle in Slovenia. A total of 19 participants took part, and 8 lecturers/trainers delivered the training programme. The training was delivered in cooperation with the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).
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The programme was tailored for up to 20 civilian experts, police officers, and military personnel, either currently deployed or preparing for deployment to international missions. It was also open to individuals from third countries who are involved in, or plan to join, CSDP, NATO, OSCE, or UN missions, or who are assigned to roles in fragile states.
The training aimed to boost the operational effectiveness by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate a gender perspective into CSDP and international missions and operations. The aim of the training was achieved through our expert speakers/trainers from Slovenia, the Netherlands, Finland, and Kenya.
The certificates were handed to the participants by Ambassador Darja Bavdaž Kuret, Slovenian Ambassador-at-Large for Women, Peace and Security.
POTC would like to thank everyone who helped realise the training: the speakers, participants, and institutional partners, especially the European Security and Defence College and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) of Kenya.
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