By: P.T., STA
President Borut Pahor bestowed the Order of Merit on the Slovenian Emigrant Association for its invaluable contribution to efforts to preserve the Slovenian identity and culture among Slovenian expatriates.
The association marks its 70th anniversary this year. Pahor also bestowed the Medal of Merit on the SDGZ business association of the Slovenian minority in Italy, and on Saša Verbič, the head of the Slovenian community’s umbrella organisation in Serbia.
