Prime Minister Visits Storm-Hit Region

Ptuj, 16 August - Prime Minister Janez Jansa visited on Saturday the region of Podravje, which was hardest-hit by Friday's hailstorm. Jansa met in Ptuj the head of the Slovenian Civil Protection and Rescue Service, Miran Bogataj, who briefed him on the damage. The first damage estimates are yet to be reported.

Ptuj
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaks to the press after visiting the areas hit by Friday's hailstorm.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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Prime Minister Janez Jansa (centre) visiting the areas hit by Friday's hailstorm.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA.

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Prime Minister Janez Jansa (left) and the head of the Slovenian Civil Protection and Rescue Service, Miran Bogataj, discussing the consequences of Friday's hailstorm.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA.

Ptuj
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaks to the press after visiting the areas hit by Friday's hailstorm.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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