Slovenia Celebrates Europe Day

Ljubljana, 9 May - Celebrations are being held across Slovenia to honour the 9 May Europe Day. The main ceremony was staged on the eve of the holiday in Ljubljana, culminating with an outdoor concert by the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra in the evening.

Ljubljana European Commissioner Janez Potočnik, addressing the Europe Day ceremony via video link, issues a warning against resurgent extremism. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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European Commissioner Janez Potočnik, addressing the Europe Day ceremony via video link, issues a warning against resurgent extremism.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković addresses a ceremony marking Europe Day. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Mayor Zoran Janković addresses a ceremony marking Europe Day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković addresses a ceremony marking Europe Day. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Mayor Zoran Janković addresses a ceremony marking Europe Day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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