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A dangerous suspect on the run since 2016 is apprehended thanks to effective police cooperation between Slovenia and Italy

A dangerous suspect who had been on the run since 2016 and was wanted under a European arrest warrant issued by Slovenia was apprehended in Italy. The suspect is a ...
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Mitja Jager

Mitja Jager appointed as the new Assistant Director General of the Police

Mitja Jager, previously Assistant Director of the Criminal Police Directorate, assumed the duties of Assistant Director General of the Police on 15 April 2026.
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More than 800 speeding drivers caught during speed enforcement marathon on Wednesday

A nationwide speed enforcement marathon was held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, with police officers conducting speed checks at 540 locations.  ...
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13.Apr.2026

Received a call from a "bank adviser"? Verify first — don’t transfer your money

Police have recorded an increase in reports from victims who received phone calls from fraudsters posing as bank representatives. In some cases, the callers have convincingly impersonated employees of various banks, including the Bank of Slovenia.
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10.Apr.2026

An Alpine Unit member becomes the first Slovenian police officer to obtain an international mountain guide licence in Bavaria

Sašo Ocvirk of the Celje Police Directorate is the first police officer in Slovenia to obtain an international mountain guide licence. In March, he completed an extensive and challenging three-year programme with the Bavarian police. His achievement represents a significant step for the development of the expertise and skills of the Slovenian alpine unit.
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2.Apr.2026

Money and Crime – an exhibition that raises awareness opens in Ljubljana

NLB Muza, in collaboration with a wide network of Slovenian and international partners, has launched a temporary exhibition titled Money and Crime: A Never-Ending Race, now on view at NLB Muza (ÄŚopova 3, Ljubljana). The exhibition opened on 31 March 2026 and will run until 8 February 2027.
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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)