Voters Back all But One Province

Ljubljana, 22 June - Voters in 12 of the 13 provinces proposed by the government backed the creation of their province, while only those in central Slovenia voted against, as nearly all the votes have been counted by the National Electoral Commission (RVK). The turnout stood at a record low of 10.91%.

Ljubljana
Slovenians cast their votes in a referendum on provinces.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenians cast their votes in a referendum on provinces.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenians cast their votes in a referendum on provinces.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenians cast their votes in a referendum on provinces.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenians cast their votes in a referendum on provinces.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenians cast their votes in a referendum on provinces; ballots (pictured).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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