Slovenian Presidency Inaugurates Year of Intercultural Dialogue

Ljubljana, 8 January - Slovenia inaugurated the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue with a grand ceremony on Tuesday, with keynote speakers stressing how auspicious it is to launch the project in a country that stands at the crossroads of so many different cultures and religions.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking at the ceremony inaugurating the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking at the ceremony inaugurating the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking at the ceremony inaugurating the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking at the ceremony inaugurating the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering speaking at the ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering speaking at the ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering speaking at the ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering speaking at the ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth Jan Fiegel speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth Jan Fiegel speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Philosopher Edvard Kovac speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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Philosopher Edvard Kovac speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth Jan Fiegel speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth Jan Fiegel speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk speaking at the grand ceremony to inaugurate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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