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The kingdom that formed after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire is called Yugoslavia. Slovenia is part of this new country.
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During WWII, Slovenia is inhabited by Nazi’s. The occupation ends at the end of the war, August 14, 1945.
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Milan Kucan is elected president with a majority of Slovenians voting for independence in a referendum.
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Slovenia and Croatia declare independence. The federal army of Yugoslav intervenes. The Slovenian army defends the country. About 100 people killed before the European Union (EU) commences a ceasefire. The Yugoslavians withdraw.
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The EU and the US recognise Slovenia’s independence.
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The United Nations (UN) accept Slovenia as a member.
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The first democratic president of Slovenia, Milan Kucan, steps down from power.
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Slovenia is admitted to NATO.
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Slovenia is one of ten new countries to join the EU.
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Slovenia’s parliament creates an ecological zone in the Adriatic Sea.
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Thousands of people gather in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana to protest the governments plan to cut benefits and introduce a flat tax rate.
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Slovenia is the first former communist country to adopt the euro.
