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On the occasion of its 130th anniversary, the Municipality of Krk took over a new firefighting vehicle
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter23 hr. ago

On the occasion of its 130th anniversary, the Municipality of Krk took over a new firefighting vehicle

On July 4th, 2026, the Prostovoljno gasilsko društvo Krka celebrated its 130th anniversary with a ceremonial parade and event in Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia. The occasion marked the acquisition of a new Renault Trafic GVM-1 fire truck, designed for transporting teams during interventions, training, competitions, and other duties. The parade featured firefighters, horse-drawn carriages with old manual extinguishers, and local fire brigades, highlighting the rich firefighting heritage of the area. Key speakers included PGD Krka commander Boštjan Pavčič, who emphasized the community’s strong connection to firefighting, and Gasilska zveza Ivančna Gorica president Jure Strmole, who noted the family tradition within the organization. Mayor Dušan Strnad praised the firefighters’ role in major incidents like fires at Kras and flood responses in the Savinja Valley. Guest speaker Zvonko Glažar, head of the Slovenian Firefighters' Association, commended the event and highlighted the broader societal importance of firefighting.

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On the occasion of its 130th anniversary, the Municipality of Krk took over a new firefighting vehicle

On July 4th, 2026, the Prostovoljno gasilsko društvo Krka celebrated its 130th anniversary with a ceremonial parade and event in Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia. The occasion marked the acquisition of a new Renault Trafic GVM-1 fire truck, designed for transporting teams during interventions, training, competitions, and other duties. The parade featured firefighters, horse-drawn carriages with old manual extinguishers, and local fire brigades, highlighting the rich firefighting heritage of the area. Key speakers included PGD Krka commander Boštjan Pavčič, who emphasized the community’s strong connection to firefighting, and Gasilska zveza Ivančna Gorica president Jure Strmole, who noted the family tradition within the organization. Mayor Dušan Strnad praised the firefighters’ role in major incidents like fires at Kras and flood responses in the Savinja Valley. Guest speaker Zvonko Glažar, head of the Slovenian Firefighters' Association, commended the event and highlighted the broader societal importance of firefighting.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the event, focusing on the historical significance, organizational achievements, and community contributions of the fire department without overtly favoring any political ideology. While it highlights the importance of firefighting as a civic duty and local

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Five municipal awardees

The article reports on the local celebration of the town's anniversary, held on July 6th, 2026, at the Town Council meeting. The event included the awarding of one medal by the municipality and four plaques named after Jakob Aljaž. Recipients included three organizations and two individuals: the Hunting Society Šmarna Gora, Iztok Pipan, the Health School Medvode – fitness group Preska, Zvonko Nagode, and the Rotary Club Medvode. The mayor, Nejc Smole, emphasized the importance of investing in the future and community building. The event also featured the presentation of connection points within the municipal chain, symbolizing the connection between space and community. Special attention was given to a 12-year-old boy who recently helped a driver in a traffic accident.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of a local government event focused on recognizing contributions to the community. There is no overt ideological slant or emphasis on specific political agendas. The tone remains neutral, focusing on the ceremonial aspects and community engagement rather than黨

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