Is language the essence of culture? A police raid in the very south of Austria has brought to light decades of tension. Some think this is really the story of our world.
Summer camp raid sparks fear in Austria
The order of borders: Carinthian Slovenians found themselves in Austria after a 1920 referendum, which was marked by heavy propaganda about the choice between Austria or Yugoslavia. Glossary
Austria - A landlocked country in central Europe. Its official language is German.
Raided - Conducted a surprise attack or entry.
Slovene - Also known as Slovenian. The south Slavic language spoken primarily by people living in Slovenia.
oppression - Long-lasting cruel or unjust treatment
Carinthian Slovenians - Also known as Carinthian Slovenes. An indigenous minority group with Slovenian ethnicity who live in the Austrian state of Carinthia, which borders Slovenia. The number of Carinthian Slovenians fell dramatically in the last century, in part due to persecution and the pressure to assimilate.
Welsh - The language, people, or things related to Wales. Welsh is a Celtic language native to the Welsh people, spoken by about 18% of the Welsh population.