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This year's International Missing Children's Day campaign serves as a reminder that home should be safe

The Slovenian police, in cooperation with police forces from other European countries, have once again taken part in a joint prevention campaign to mark 25 May, ...
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Damir Ivančić Takes Over as Head of Maribor Police Directorate; Borut Kocet to Head Murska Sobota Police Directorate

On 28 May 2025, Damir Ivančić, the former Director of the Murska Sobota Police Directorate, officially assumed the position of Head of the Maribor Police ...
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Have you received a text message about a traffic offence? Beware: it’s a scam

At the beginning of May, the Police were notified that individuals had been receiving suspicious text messages claiming to be from the "Slovenian Traffic Police".
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15.May.2026

Slovenian police officers take part at the 2026 European Police Championships Marathon in the Czech Republic

A team of Slovenian police officers took part in the 2026 USPE European Police Championships Marathon, held from 1 to 4 May as part of the Prague Marathon. The latter attracted around 16,000 runners, including around 190 police officers from 22 countries.
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13.May.2026

We strongly support the top athletes and coaches employed by the Police

Minister of the Interior Branko Zlobko and Director General of the Police Damjan Petrič held a reception for the top Slovenian athletes and coaches employed by the Police. They particularly thanked alpine skier Ilka Štuhec, who concluded her professional sports career this year. Ski jumping champions Nika and Domen Prevc were awarded the Silver Shield of the Police for outstanding achievements and their contribution to promotion of the Police.
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4.May.2026

Stay calm and safe, even in traffic jams

In recent days, two serious road accidents have occurred on the Primorska motorway, causing complete closures lasting several hours and severe traffic congestion. Such incidents and heavy post-holiday traffic put an extra strain on drivers, which is reflected in driver frustration and fatigue.
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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 Bračko 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)