Book Days Kick Off with Criticism against Govt Saving Measures

Ljubljana, 16 April - The 17th annual Slovenian Book Days festival kicked off in Ljubljana on Monday, with the speakers at the ceremony, including President Danilo Türk and Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković, using the opportunity to express criticism against the government-proposed saving measures and their impact in the field of culture.

Ljubljana
The 17th annual Slovenian Book Days festival gets under way in Ljubljana.
Pictured: President Danilo Türk (centre)
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The 17th annual Slovenian Book Days festival gets under way in Ljubljana.
Pictured: President Danilo Türk (centre)
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Türk addresses the opening of the 17th annual Slovenian Book Days festival.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Türk addresses the opening of the 17th annual Slovenian Book Days festival.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The 17th annual Slovenian Book Days festival gets under way in Ljubljana.
Pictured: President Danilo Türk (centre)
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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