Roma Family Move to New Location

Ljubljana, 24 December - The Roma family in the centre of a weeks-long controversy surrounding their relocation to a refugee centre moved to a new temporary shelter near Ljubljana on Sunday after reaching a deal with government officials late on Saturday.

Ljubljana, Roje Logistics Centre.
Strojan family arrive at new location.
Director of Office for National Minorities Stanko Baluh (left), Environment Minister Janez Podobnik (middle) and Elka Strojan (right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Roje Logistics Centre.
Strojan family arrive at new location.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Roje Logistics Centre.
Strojan family arrive at new location.
Environment Minister Janez Podobnik (left) and Elka Strojan (centre).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Roje Logistics Centre.
Strojan family arrive at new location.
Mirko Strojan (in the foreground).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Roje Logistics Centre.
Strojan family arrive at new location.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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