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RebeccaOn the first day of 2023 the border with Croatia “fell” when it became part of Schengen.
The current year was marked the most in Slovenia by floods. The worst in its history happened in August.
In October high temperatures broke records.
Six people died, and a lot of damage was caused by the floods. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, visited the area.
The government declared a day of solidarity in which Slovenes were encouraged to help others.
The unpleasant situation brought about beautiful volunteer and charity stories. One of them was a star football match organized by the UEFA president, Aleksander Čeferin, who received his second mandate this year.
Slovenia organized the world championship of Nordic skiing for the first time. Slovenia’s mixed jumping national team won bronze, men’s gold, and Timi Zajc became a world champion.
In Vikersund Ema Klinec placed a world record in the first season of women’s ski flying.
Slovenia also hosted the European Women’s Basketball Championship and the European Youth Olympic Festival, where it won nine medals.
Tadej Pogačar and Janja Garnbret were named the athletes of the year.
The Slovene volleyball team won bronze at the European Championship, and the Slovene football team qualified for the 2024 championship!
The cyclist, Primož Roglič, worked a miracle – his chain fell off his bike, but he still won the Giro d’Italia!
Vlatko Čančar won the NBA championship ring.
The Slovene politics was characterized by reorganization of the government, ministerial changes, and its influence on the work of the police.
Slovenia achieved international recognition – it was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
Slovenia was an honored guest of the Frankfurt Book Fair. Master chef, Ana Roš, won three Michelin stars.
The band Joker Out made it to the finals of Eurovision.
The Slovene public was upset by school violence, the capture of nutria, and the mandatory recording of working time.
Also extremely noticeable was a new subculture: limke and gasers!
Points to Consider
- Which event in Slovenia do you remember the most?
- Did the floods bring any good?
- Which success story resonates the most with you?
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The original version of this article was published on 29th December.
Mateja
Rok
