Pahor Takes Over as Fourth President of Slovenia

Ljubljana, 23 December - Newly elected President Borut Pahor officially took over duties from his predecessor Danilo Türk on Sunday. Pahor, who was already sworn in by parliament yesterday, was received with military honours at the presidential palace in Ljubljana.

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) formally takes over from Danilo Türk.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) received with military honours as he takes over from Danilo Türk.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) received with military honours as he takes over from Danilo Türk.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor pictured on 23 December 2012 when he arrived at the Presidential Palace with his partner Tanja Pečar for a handover ceremony with outgoing President Danilo Türk.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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