Pošta Slovenije has advised that, although the Government of Slovenia has eased certain restrictions with regard to hospitality, tourism, sports, culture and education, it has extended the lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by a further 30 days, with effect from 17 May 2021.

Pošta Slovenije continues to provide postal services in line with national public health guidelines and restrictions, but is operating with a reduced workforce. The processing and delivery of all types of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) continues to be affected, and Pošta Slovenije is unable to guarantee compliance with the agreed standards. The acceptance of outbound mail items (letter post, parcel post and EMS) for some destinations remains subject to transport availability.

Therefore, the situation of force majeure previously declared is being extended until further notice, and the restrictions announced in previous EmIS messages continue to apply.

Slovenia’s Post has advised that after the government’s official declaration of the coronavirus as an epidemic all residents have been asked to stay home and keep their social contacts and movements within the country to a minimum. This action affects the ability of Slovenia Post to keep their sorting and delivery operations functioning. Resulting in delivery delays of all mail items.