Italy Officially Returns Trgovski Dom to Slovenian Minority

Gorizia, 12 January - The Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia has officially handed over a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia to the minority. The renovated building from the early 20th century was returned on Saturday, 13 years after a law protecting the minority and stipulating its return was passed in Italian parliament.

Gorizia, Italy Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia, Italy
Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia
Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia
Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Gorizia
Trgovski dom, a key building for the Slovenian minority in the border city of Gorizia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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