Awareness of cultural and language varieties is necessary in the modern world. In the EU, beside 24 official languages there are over 60 regional and minority languages. Migration flows also contribute to a wide range of languages in Europe.

On the occasion of marking 15 years of work of the Union of National Minorities a ceremony took place on 22 September 2018 in the Cultural Centre Banski dvor in Banjaluka.

The action titled National month of joint reading will be first time organised in Slovenia from 8 September (International Literacy Day) to 8 October 2018 (end of Children’s Week).

Association Triglav is a partner in a project co-funded by the EU Europe for Citizens “United in Variety”.

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Following successful volunteer work over several months it is necessary to rest and recuperate for the continuation, because there are a lot of programmes to be implemented by the end of the year. The Association Triglav established connections with many Slovenian cities and institutions with which we have joint programmes.

Pupils and students of supply teaching lessons of Slovenian spent time in summer schools in Slovenia mixing work and pleasure. Attendance at summer schools and camps is a possibility to improve their Slovenian, meet new friends and actively spend their free time.

The ninth festival of national minorities of the municipality of Prnjavor "Little Europe 2018" was organised on 28 July on the premises of Primary School "Nikola Tesla" in Prnjavor.

On 30 June 2018, deputy Mayor of Banjaluka Srđan Amidžić opened the 14th International Festival of Tradition and Customs "Kozara etno 2018" in Piskavica near Banjaluka, gathering more than 400 participants from eight countries of the world.

On 26 June 2018, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in BiH organised a reception on the occasion of the Statehood Day of the Republic of Slovenia and the Day of Slovenian Army.

Many visitors gathered in Slatina on 23 June 2018. They included Slovenians, those living in the area, Slovenians of Banjaluka, Slovenian emigrants, living all over the world today and friends, who are happy to spend good time with us.