Türk: Elderly Must not Be Neglected in Time of Cost-Cutting

Izola, 25 April - The elementary requirements of social cohesion must not be forgotten even in a time when the government is focusing on balancing the budget, President Danilo Türk said at a meeting with the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS) in Izola on Wednesday. He urged a speedy passing of the long-term care bill in parliament.

Izola
President Danilo Türk addresses a ceremony of the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS).
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Izola
President Danilo Türk addresses a ceremony of the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS).
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Izola
President Danilo Türk addresses a ceremony of the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS).
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Izola
President Danilo Türk addresses a ceremony of the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS).
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Izola
President Danilo Türk (right) attends a ceremony of the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS) together with ZDUS president Mateja Kožuh Novak (left).
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Izola
President Danilo Türk (second from left) meets with the Association of Pensioners' Societies (ZDUS).
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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