PM Says Finnish Report Full of Lies, Demands Official Apology

Ljubljana, 2 September - Prime Minister Janez Jansa rebuffed on Tuesday claims by a Finnish broadcaster that he had been among those allegedly bribed by Finnish defence contractor Patria, saying the claims were "lies and fabrications". He demands that the TV channel YLE officially apologise and present evidence for the claims.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa responding to accusations made by a Finnish TV station claiming he received a bribe in the Patria deal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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