Retired Officer Creates Unique Museum of Slovenian Police History

Štefan Abraham, a 72-year-old retired police officer from Murska Sobota, has transformed his home into a remarkable museum dedicated to the history of the Slovenian militia and police.

Located near the railway station, Abraham's private museum showcases a rich collection of uniforms, equipment, and artifacts, with a particular emphasis on the militia period, the predecessor to today's police force. The collection represents years of dedicated effort to preserve these historical items.

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It irritates me when they try to rewrite history.

Abraham's personal history is intertwined with a significant event in Slovenia's independence. Thirty-five years ago, in July 1991, as a member of the special militia unit, he documented the Yugoslav army's armored unit firing on and devastating Gornja Radgona. This border crossing was the only one occupied by the aggressor during the turbulent independence period. He recalls the considerable effort required to force the attacking unit's commander, Colonel Berislav Popov, to retreat to Varaždin.

Reflecting on these events, Abraham expresses frustration with attempts to rewrite history. He firmly believes in the importance of national pride and the need to honor the past accurately. His museum stands as a testament to his commitment to preserving this history for future generations.

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We must be proud...