3238) 20th Anniversary of Slovenia’s Membership of the European Union: Posta Slovenje d.o.o (Post of Slovenia) has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 29.03.2024:

3238) 20th Anniversary of Slovenia’s Membership of the European Union: Posta Slovenje d.o.o (Post of Slovenia) has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 29.03.2024:

Slovenia became a full member of the European Union (EU) on 1 May 2004, along with nine other central and eastern European countries.

This was the fifth and largest expansion of the EU. Such a significant expansion required careful preparation on the EU side.

The existing EU member states therefore adopted the Treaty of Nice, which entered into force on 1 February 2003, in this way preparing the ground for the major enlargement on 1 May 2004.

This year Slovenia celebrates 20 years of Slovenia’s membership of the European Union. Membership has brought Slovenia financial and development benefits, given citizens the opportunity to seek employment in other member states and simplified travel within the EU.

The common currency – the Euro – has simplified business for companies and made payments easier for individuals.

Membership of the EU brings other benefits as well, but also responsibilities. Together with the other 26 member states members must ensure that Europe remains a continent with different traditions and languages but with shared values such as democracy, freedom and social justice. In the future they must continue to sit at the same table as they seek solutions and adopt decisions for the good of all Europeans.

The Stamp:

The Stamp of "B" Tariff.

A Sheetlet of 10 Stamps

The First Day Cover (FDC)

Technical details:

Issue Date: 29.03.2024

Designer: Robert Žvokelj

Printer: Agencija za komercijalnu djelatnost d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia

Colours: 4 Colours

Size: 29.82 mm x 42.60 mm

Links to Posts on Slovenia on this Blog:

1) Republic of Slovenia (meaning -"The Land of the Slavs"):A 500 Tolarjev Banknote from Slovenia before the introduction of the Euro on 15.01.2007

2) "Contemporary Lacemaking", Slovenia: A Postage Stamp of 1.37 Euro released by Posta Slovenije (The Post of Slovenia) commemorating local Contemporary Lacemaking: Date of Stamp issue: 29.01.2021

3) "Endangered National Wildlife", Slovenia: EUROPA - 2021: "Posta Slovenia PS) (Post of Slovenia) has issued two Postage stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - the Capercaillie ("Tetrao urogallus") and Wildcat "Felis silvestris") : Date of Stamp set issue: 28.05.2021

4) "Handicraft Jewellery in the Mediterranean", Slovenia: "EUROMED" theme for 2021: Posta Slovenije (Slovenian Post) has issued a postage stamp depicting traditional Slovenian Jewellery: Date of Stamp issue: 05.08.2021

5) Tim Gajser, International Motorcycling World Champion: A stamp of 2.37 Euro issued by Posta Slovenije (Slovenian Post) featuring the world renowned motorcyclist: Date of Stamp issue: 12.11.2021

6) Wine Cellars and Stores, Slovenia: A set of five Stamps depicting Wine Cellars & Stores in Rural Slovenia issued by Posta Slovenije (Slovenian Post), which have retained their old-fashioned traditions and are not affected by modern urbanisation: Date of Stamp set issue: 13.07.2020

7) Contemporary Wood Design, Slovenia: Posta Slovenije (Post of Slovenia) has issued a stamp featuring a wooden boat called "pletna" which has plied on Lake Bled for several centuries: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 28.01.2022

8) Krn Lake, Slovenia: Posta Slovenije (Post of Slovenia) has issued a stamp featuring the popular lake: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 28.01.2022

9) "Giantess" & "King Matjaz", Slovenia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: The Post of Slovenia (Slovene: Posta Slovenije; PS) has issued two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 27.05.2022

10) Ivan Bajde (1855-1920), Slovenia: Inventor of the Piano Harp and other musical instruments: Centenary of the granting of a patent for Bajde's Piano Harp: A 0.69 Euro Stamp issued by Posta Slovenije (The Post of Slovenia): Date of Stamp issue: 12.03.2021

11) "Road Safety - Seat Belts keep oone safe", Slovenia: Posta Slovenije (The Post of Slovenia-PS) has issued a postage stamp of "B" Tariff emphasising the use of seat belts in vehicles: Date of Stamp issue: 23.09.2022

12) The tradition of Easter eggs, Slovenia: Posta Slovenije (Slovanian Post) has issued a set of three postage stamps of "A", "B" and "C" tariffs depicting Easter Eggs: Date of Stamp set issue: 10.03.2023

13) 20th Anniversary of Slovenia's Membership of the European Union: Posta Slovenije d.o.0. (Post of Slovenia) has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 29.03.2024

Other Posts on Easter Eggs on this blog:

1) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

13) Road Safety, Slovenia: The Post of Slovenia (Slovene: Posta Slovenije; PS) has issued a postage stamp of "B" Tariff highlighting the risks that pedestrians/road users need to be cautious about for their own safety: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 23.09.2023

Euromed Stamp issues - 2022 - "Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean":

1) Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean - Ajdovscina - D", Slovenia: "EUROMED" theme for 2022: Posta Slovenije (Post of Slovenia) has issued a postage stamp featuring this ancient city: Date of Stamp issue: 11.07.2022