"The world has changed over the
last seven decades," but "the one thing that has not changed is
the reason" for the existence of the Slovenian Cultural and
Economic Association (SKGZ): "to preserve and strengthen the
Slovenian language and culture, and consolidate the area
populated by Slovenians along the western frontier," SKGZ
president Ksenija Dobrila told Slovenian news agency STA. The
SKGZ, one of the two main umbrella organisations representing
the Slovenian minority in Italy, is celebrating its 70th
anniversary with a series of events this week, culminating in a
ceremony in Trieste this evening. This evening, the SKGZ will
host a reception at the Trieste National Hall, where Minister
for Slovenians Abroad Matej Arčon will present the association
with a special recognition, and Trieste Mayor Roberto Dipiazza
will honour the organisation on behalf of the city, STA
reported. To commemorate the SKGZ's 70th anniversary, the
Slovenian postal service issued a special stamp featuring the
organization's overhauled logo.
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