Schools, Kindergartens Closed, Other Institutes Limit Work

Ljubljana, 23 January - A general strike of public sector employees started on Wednesday with almost all schools and kindergartens in the country closed and the scope of work limited in many other public sector institutions. Due to a work-to-rule of customs officers tailbacks are already reported on border crossings.

Ljubljana Rally in support of general strike in public sector. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Rally in support of general strike in public sector.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Rally in support of general strike in public sector. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Rally in support of general strike in public sector.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Rally in support of general strike in public sector. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Rally in support of general strike in public sector.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Rally in support of general strike in public sector. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Rally in support of general strike in public sector.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Rally in support of general strike in public sector. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Rally in support of general strike in public sector.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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