Schedule of Events for Tuesday, 9 January

NOVA GORICA - Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema is to arrive for a two-day official visit to Slovenia upon the invitation of his Slovenian opposite number Dimitrij Rupel. The pair are expected to meet at 6 PM representatives of the Slovenian minority in Italy and Italian minority in Slovenia. (STA/PHOTO)

LJUBLJANA - Representatives of trade unions, employers and the Health Ministry are to meet for a round of talks on the amendments to the health care and health insurance act. As only a few open issues are left, this is expected to be the last round of talks before the amendments are sent to the Economic and Social Council, the employment relations forum.

LJUBLJANA - The government commission on concealed mass graves is to outline its activities so far and plans for 2007 at a press conference scheduled for noon.

LJUBLJANA - Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman and Marko Strovs, state secretary at the ministry, are to met at 10 AM trade union representatives, discussing changes to the employment relationship act and social dialogue behind closed doors. A statement for the press is scheduled for noon.

LJUBLJANA - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) is to present a new range of products and services and its new corporate image at a press conference scheduled for 10 AM.

LJUBLJANA - Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to receive at 8:30 AM George E. Killian, the president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

CELJE - A press conference ahead of Days of Comedy, the annual festival of comedy hosted by the Celje theatre house; at 10 AM.

LJUBLJANA - Press review. (STA)

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