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The 20th Middle European Mathematical Olympiad – MEMO 2026 – has come to an end in Celje. At the closing ceremony held at Narodni dom Celje, six gold medals were awarded to contestants who scored 32 or 31 points. A further 13 silver and 13 bronze medals were...

Tonight, we will announce the results of MEMO 2026 and award gold, silver and bronze medals. But before the winners are revealed, we would like to introduce and thank the many people who have helped make this week possible. Our sincere thanks go to the organiser,...

Thursday was also a day of hands-on workshops. The contestants were able to choose the workshop that interested them most. Some tested their manual skills by creating their first ceramic mosaic, while others made their own face cream and lip balm. Another group...

Our contestants stepped into the shoes of real miners at the Slovenian Coal Mining Museum in Velenje. Wearing mining jackets and helmets, they explored the fascinating world beneath the surface. They walked through the mine tunnels, discovered how coal was extracted...

Today, the contestants put on miners’ clothing and helmets and, equipped with a traditional miner’s lunch, set off to explore the Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia in Velenje. Meanwhile, back at School Centre Celje, the judging of both the individual and team competition...

Today, the contestants took part in the team competition, officially bringing the competitive part of MEMO 2026 to a close. Afterwards, they enjoyed a relaxed afternoon exploring Celje and taking part in various leisure activities, including a marble run challenge. We...

After a demanding morning of competition, we prepared a variety of activities to help the contestants relax and recharge. Some got moving with sports activities, others tested their skills in a marble run challenge, visited the Celje Regional Museum, the second-oldest...

After a demanding morning, the contestants will spend the afternoon relaxing, enjoying sports and a variety of leisure activities. Tomorrow, they will face another five hours of solving Olympiad-style problems as a team. Photo: Deja Dernovšek, Neli...

We spent the first afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere. After some free time, the contestants headed to Celje Castle, whose origins date back to the first half of the 12th century. The castle was once home to the Counts of Celje, the most influential noble dynasty in...

At the opening ceremony, all 10 teams, 60 contestants and their official team mascots were introduced. The participants were welcomed by Luka Horjak, President of the MEMO Organising Committee, and the host, Mojmir Klovar, Director of Šolski center Celje. Ahead of...

We are delighted to have you here and hope you enjoy your stay with us. The days ahead will be filled with mathematical challenges, new friendships, and memorable experiences. We wish you every success in the competition and, above all, an enjoyable stay in Celje and...

Dear participants, dear mentors, dear organisers, The city of Celje is proud to support the MEMO competition, which brings together young people with exceptional knowledge, analytical thinking, and research curiosity. Such competitions are especially important, as...