Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C.

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🚀 Today, NASA announced the crew members of the Artemis III mission, which will conduct a series of tests in low Earth orbit next year, contributing to the preparation of Artemis IV—the first crewed mission to the lunar South Pole, planned for 2028.

Slovenia is especially proud that NASA astronaut of Slovene origin, Randy Bresnik, has been selected to serve as Mission Commander. We are also pleased that the European Space Agency (ESA) will participate in the mission as part of NASA’s Artemis program.

Congratulations to Randy Bresnik on this remarkable achievement, and best wishes to the entire Artemis III team!

🇸🇮 Slovenia signed the Artemis Accords in April 2024.

Official NASA announcement:
https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-marches-toward-artemis-iii-mission-in-2027-names-crew-members/

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Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

Photos: Randy Bresnik at the Embassy of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., during the celebration of Slovenia’s National Day in June 2024.

We are excited that Manca Ahlin, a Slovenian architect and contemporary textile and fiber artist, is featured in a new exhibition at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Manca Ahlin is known in the United States for transforming traditional European bobbin lace into large-scale, three-dimensional rope installations, bringing new life to centuries-old textile traditions through innovative contemporary art.

You are invited to experience Manca Ahlin’s exhibition, which explores techniques such as embroidery and lace making crafts that are experiencing a remarkable 21st-century resurgence.

The exhibition is on view at Hillwood Estate from June 6 through January 3 2027. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic vision come together in unexpected and beautiful ways.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič has proudly presented a collection of plays by Ivan Cankar to the Library of Congress as part of the EU Delegation’s Ambassadors’ Book Collection initiative for .

As part of this special project, every EU Ambassador contributed to the US Library of Congress a book representing their country’s literary and cultural heritage. Slovenia’s contribution highlights the enduring significance of Ivan Cankar, one of our most celebrated writers and playwrights.

The literary collection is strengthening cultural ties between Europe and the United States of America for its 250th anniversary.

Learn more in the post by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States:​https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GZ1VSjqP8/



Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

The Embassy of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., hosted Mr. Dejan Stefanović, President of the Slovenian Professional Football Players’ Union (SPINS), and Mr. Marko Levovnik.

They visited the Embassy while in Washington, D.C., for the World Players Summit 2026.

Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

Last week, the 2025/2026 Embassy Adoption Program concluded with a special visit from 5th-grade students from Stoddert Elementary School to the Embassy of Slovenia 🇸🇮. Throughout the school year, the students took part in four engaging encounters that brought Slovenia closer to their classroom.

The students were warmly welcomed by Ambassador Iztok Mirošič and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Klemen Medja, who shared insights about Slovenia, its rich culture, the Embassy, and the Slovenian Armed Forces.

During the visit, they proudly presented what they had learned about Slovenia to the embassy staff, impressing everyone with their knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity. They prepared a quiz about Slovenia and truly amazed us by singing the Slovenian national anthem. Their presentations reflected the dedication and hard work they had demonstrated during the program.

The students also enjoyed traditional Slovenian pastry potica and took part in a friendly mini basketball tournament.

We are grateful to have been part of the again this year and are already looking forward to continuing the program next year!
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Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

The Embassy of Slovenia brought Slovenian art and space exploration to the forefront of the performing arts at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

On June 3, 2026, Slovenian director Aljoša Živadinov Zupančič and the DELAK Institute presented CONQUEROR :: CONQUISTACON at the Millennium Stage, a theatrical installation that intertwines the ideas of Cameroonian political theorist Achille Mbembe’s "necropolitics" with the "theatre of mourning".

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič highlighted the Embassy’s efforts to strengthen cooperation between Slovenia and the United States in the fields of science, innovation, artificial intelligence, and space, of which art is an important part. The performance draws inspiration from the vision of Slovenian space pioneer and futurist Herman Potočnik Noordung and his concept of a geostationary space station with artificial gravity.

The performance was organized by the Embassy of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., with the support of Center Noordung - Center vesoljskih tehnologij Hermana Potočnika Noordunga, Marko Novak, American-Slovenian Club, and VAST.



Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

On May 27, to mark World Bee Day and the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Embassy of Slovenia 🇸🇮, together with the World Trade Center Washington, D.C, hosted a panel discussion at the Ronald Reagan Building on the importance of pollinators and the need to protect them.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič highlighted the vital role of bees in ensuring food security, which is closely linked to global peace, security, and stability. He also presented Slovenia’s rich beekeeping heritage and emphasized that Slovenia is among the few countries to have legally protected its native Carniolan honey bee.

Alongside the panel discussion, the Embassy showcased Slovenia at the Capital Harvest Market on the Plaza, a weekly farmers market in the heart of Washington, D.C. Visitors learned about Slovenia as a green and sustainable tourism destination, explored the traditional Slovenian beehive and painted beehive panels, and discovered a range of Slovenian products, including honey and bee products by Medex, bee venom skincare products by Lamorix cosmetics, pumpkin seed oil by GEA - zakladnica olj, wines from Klet Brda and Regio X Wines, and the Pro smart bird feeder by Birdbuddy.
Visitors also enjoyed traditional Slovenian walnut potica and honey pastries.



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🇸🇮🐝 On May 27, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Embassy of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., ceremonially donated a traditional Slovenian beehive to the Friends of the National Arboretum. The beehive is located in the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum.

At the ceremony Slovenian beekeeping and distinctive tradition of painted beehives was presented as important part of Slovenia’s cultural heritage. This and the vital role of pollinators in food security, biodiversity conservation, and resilient communities was main reason why Slovenia initiated the establishment of the World Bee Day.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič highlighted the unique qualities of the Carniolan honey bee, historical role of beekeeping among the Slovenian community in the United States, as well as cooperation between Slovenian and American scientists in research on the Carniolan honey bee. He emphasized: “Just as caring for bees means caring for our human community, the donation of a traditional Slovenian beehive represents care for the future and the strengthening of friendship between Slovenians and Americans.”

With the donation of the Slovenian beehive, Washington, D.C., has also become part of the international network.



Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

🇸🇮🇪🇺🇺🇸 The Embassy of Slovenia is pleased to share an invitation to State of the Arts Night 2026 — an evening celebrating EU–U.S. artistic collaboration and cultural exchange.

We are proud that Slovenian visual artist Tina Konec, known for her meditative, nature-inspired works, was selected to participate in the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project. Over the past two months, she has been collaborating with American artists in Homer, Alaska. The event will showcase the work of the Transatlantic Rising Stars artists, including newly created pieces developed across the United States in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕕 Main Event: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Eaton Hotel
1201 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Guests will enjoy an inspiring evening of visual arts, film, and live music, featuring artists from across Europe and the United States, as well as immersive installations, exhibitions, a pop-up gallery, and a European Street Market.

🎟 Click here to register: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/united-states-america/state-arts-night-2026_en?s=253

You are invited to admire the paintings of Tina Konec.



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