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Slovenia Remembers WWI Victims with Ceremony

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Pahor laid a wreath at the ossuary of World War I victims, saying that often, World War I was perceived as an "apocalyptic overture" to World War II.

"This creates the image of a demonic narrative and the impression that it is only a matter of time when World War III will follow."

The belief that wars can be avoided is of elementary importance for peaceful mitigation, he said, adding that the victims of the Isonzo front, which ran across what is now western Slovenia, were not necessary. They were the victims of poor judgement and decisions.

The commemoration was a part of a series of events marking a century since the beginning of World War I and was the central state ceremony for this year. Similar ceremonies are planned in the coming four years.

Also in attendance were Speaker Milan Brglez and National Council President Mitja Bervar, as well as Constitutional Court President Miroslav Mozetič and Supreme Court President Branko Masleša.

The event was accompanied by an artistic performance, the Slovenian Military Orchestra and the Primorsko choir Vinko Vodopivec, among others.

Around 36,000 Slovenians are believed to have been killed on the battlefields of World War I, mostly in the trenches of the eastern front and the Isonzo front. Slovenians mostly fought on the side of Austria.

The war also claimed civilian victims; especially in and around the Soča valley (Isonzo in Italian), as many locals refused to evacuate their homes.
 

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