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The Communist “God” of Dictatorship and Crime Left Headless

The notorious statue of Josip Broz Tito, the Yugoslav communist autocrat, has been left headless. In the traditionally “red” Velenje, where local authorities consider the figure and work of the dictator as part of “cultural and historical heritage,” the incident has caused considerable displeasure. The Municipality of Velenje announced that the police have already apprehended …

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The Hero Explains: “Why I Left the Symbol of Crime and Totalitarianism in Velenje Headless …”

Miroslav Pačnik, a highly resonant figure in recent days, has spoken out after removing the head from the statue of Josip Broz Tito. In his statement, he explains why he left the symbol of crime and totalitarianism in Velenje headless. He believes that Velenje and Slovenia deserve monuments to people who unite us, rather than …

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Rally For Velenje: Tito Square Should Become Town Square And Kardelj Square Should Become Miners’ Square

On Saturday, the 2nd of August, a large number of citizens and supporters from other parts of Slovenia gathered in front of the Velenje Town Hall, in response to an initiative to change the names of two central public spaces in the town. The gathering, organised by Andrej Jevšenak, was peaceful, respectful, and focused on …

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At Pippi’s Festival In Velenje, It Was Not Pippi Longstocking Who Was The Main Star – Instead, It Was Communist Dictator

From Saturday, the 9th of September, to Friday, the 15th of September, the Pippi Festival (Pikin Festival) took place in Velenje. This year, the 34th edition of the festival chose “Time Machine” as its central theme, a kind of journey through time during which children could learn about the characteristics of particular periods in the …

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The Government Is Opening The Doors Of Our Country To Migrants – Left-Wing Mayors Resist

The Ministry of the Interior is preparing an amendment to the Foreigners Act, which will significantly loosen the conditions required for foreigners to be able to live in Slovenia. The government’s proposal has caused an uproar among municipalities, especially those that already have a significant proportion of foreigners among their residents. Complaints have been heard …

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