Govt Introduces Development Measures in Face of Secop Layoffs

Ljubljana, 7 April - The government adopted on Thursday a set of temporary development aid measures for municipalities along the river Kolpa, after Crnomelj-based compressor maker Secop said earlier this week it would relocate production to Slovakia, leaving some 700 workers jobless.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Borut Pahor speaks to the press after a session of the government. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor speaks to the press after a session of the government.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Borut Pahor speaks to the press after a session of the government. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor speaks to the press after a session of the government.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Local Government and Regional Development Minister Dusa Trobec Bucan speaking to the press after a cabinet meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Dusa Trobec Bucan speaking to the press after a cabinet meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Local Government and Regional Development Minister Dusa Trobec Bucan speaking to the press after a cabinet meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Dusa Trobec Bucan speaking to the press after a cabinet meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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