Statehood Day of Slovenia (25/06)

Every year on June 25, Slovenia celebrates the national holiday — Statehood Day (Slovene). Dan državnosti), established in memory of the declaration of independence of Slovenia in 1991 and its secession from Yugoslavia.

On this day — on June 25, 1991, the — Slovenian parliament announced the independence of Slovenia and its withdrawal from Yugoslavia, which it had been a member of since 1918. Yugoslavia did not recognize independence and introduced troops as well as reinforced police forces.

Thus, on June 27, a ten-day war began, which ended with the victory of Slovenia and the recognition of its independence by Yugoslavia. It must be said that the Slovenian war of independence ended with relatively few losses compared to the other Balkan republics.

In addition to Statehood Day, Slovenia also has Independence and Unity Day, which is celebrated on December 26. These days, ceremonial meetings and public festivities are held throughout the country.

Also on June 25, 1991, the Bank of Slovenia was founded on the day of the declaration of independence of Slovenia.

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