Ljubljana Celebrates Anniversary of WWII Liberation

Ljubljana, 7 May - Ljubljana is celebrating on Saturday the anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with a traditional hike along the barb wire line that encircled the city between 1942 and 1945. A different ceremony in the city centre celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Front. Ljubljana was liberated from Fascist occupation on 9 May 1945.

Ljubljana A ceremony in Ljubljana city-centre celebrates the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front. Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony in Ljubljana city-centre celebrates the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front.
Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana A ceremony in Ljubljana city-centre celebrates the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front. Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony in Ljubljana city-centre celebrates the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front.
Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana The head of the Association of WWII Veterans Janez Stanovnik addresses a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front. Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
The head of the Association of WWII Veterans Janez Stanovnik addresses a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana WWII veteran associations gather in Ljubljana for a ceremony celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front. Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
WWII veteran associations gather in Ljubljana for a ceremony celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front.
Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana WWII veteran associations gather in Ljubljana for a ceremony celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front. Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
WWII veteran associations gather in Ljubljana for a ceremony celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Front.
Photo: Nada Kihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana celebrates anniversary of liberation from Fascist occupation with traditional running and hiking events.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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