Flood Victims Will Be Able to Ask for Compensation

Ljubljana, 22 September - Judging by the first assessments of the damage caused by last weekend's massive floods, the criteria will be met for use of state emergency relief funds. The Environment Ministry announced this on Wednesday as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) released an assessment of an at least EUR 40m damage to businesses.

Ljubljana Crna vas in Ljubljana's southern suburbs remains flooded after last weekend's torrential rain. Photo: Mitja Volcansek/STA

Ljubljana
Crna vas in Ljubljana's southern suburbs remains flooded after last weekend's torrential rain.
Photo: Mitja Volcansek/STA

Ljubljana Crna vas in Ljubljana's southern suburbs remains flooded after last weekend's torrential rain. Photo: Mitja Volcansek/STA

Ljubljana
Crna vas in Ljubljana's southern suburbs remains flooded after last weekend's torrential rain.
Photo: Mitja Volcansek/STA

Ljubljana Crna vas in Ljubljana's southern suburbs remains flooded after last weekend's torrential rain. Photo: Mitja Volcansek/STA

Ljubljana
Crna vas in Ljubljana's southern suburbs remains flooded after last weekend's torrential rain.
Photo: Mitja Volcansek/STA

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