Slovenia's Modern Milestones: 1991–2017

Key events shaping independent Slovenia:

• 1991 (Jun): Ten-Day War; declares independence from Yugoslavia; peaceful withdrawal of JNA.
• 1992 (May): Admitted to United Nations.
• 2004 (May): Joins EU and NATO.
• 2007 (Jan): Adopts euro (first 2004 entrant to do so).
• 2010 (Jul–Dec): Holds first EU Council Presidency.
• 2013 (Jul): Becomes OECD member.
• 2016 (Aug): Tina Trstenjak wins first Olympic gold (judo, Rio).
• 2017 (Jan): Hosts FIS Alpine World Ski Championships (Maribor).

From Yugoslav republic to integrated Euro-Atlantic member in 25 years—a model transition.