Protests against Maribor Mayor Escalate Further

Maribor, 26 November - An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Maribor on Monday for what was the biggest and the most aggressive rally against Mayor Franc Kangler so far. They urged the mayor to resign amidst corruption investigations and criminal proceedings, warning that Maribor was only the beginning and that protests would spread across the country.

Maribor
Protesters rally against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
An estimated 10,000 gather in protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
Protesters rally against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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