Poorest Pensioners to Receive Income Boost

Ljubljana, 27 December - The government adopted on Thursday a bill on income support for pensioners, which stipulates that income support for pensioners, widowers' pensions and support for pensioners claimed in the countries of the former Yugoslavia will be adjusted for inflation not once but twice a year, like pensions.

Ljubljana.
Labour Minister Marjeta Cotman at the press conference after the government's session.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana.
Labour Minister Marjeta Cotman at the press conference after the government's session.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press after the government's session.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press after the government's session.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press after the government's session.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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