Defence Minister in Spotlight over Travel Expenses

Ljubljana, 18 December - Defence Minister Roman Jakič has come under criticism over his travel expenses after the public broadcaster TV Slovenija reported that his trips abroad have costed the taxpayer twice as much as those of his predecessor and more that the foreign minister's. Jakič says his journeys abroad are well targeted.

Ljubljana Defence Minister Roman Jakič under fire for travel costs during his short, nine-month stint. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA File photo

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Defence Minister Roman Jakič under fire for travel costs during his short, nine-month stint.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
File photo

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