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UPDATED: 30 Jul 2010 GMT
  • USS McFaul entering Luka Koper (Photo courtesy of Boštjan Tacol) Pull for the Shore (of Koper)!

    The U.S.S. McFaul recently arrived in Koper for the start of a five-day visit to Slovenia’s only port. Named in honor of Donald L. McFaul, a Navy SEAL killed during action in Panama in 1989, the ship is the U.S. Navy’s 24th Arleigh-Burke class destroyer.

  • United States Marines present the flags Happy Birthday, America!

    On July 1st, the U.S. Embassy celebrated America's Independence Day, also referred to as the 4th of July, with over 300 friends and colleagues from the Slovene, American and diplomatic communities. Traditional American food and drinks were served, and a Slovenian bluegrass band serenaded the guests.

  • APAO Wilson with students from Houston Academy for International Studies (State Dept.) A Matter of Debate

    From July 5-12, Slovenian NGO Za in Proti hosted high school students and teachers from around the world in the International World Schools Debate Academy, made possible with the help of a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana. It was an excellent learning experience for all, both in and out of the classroom.

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