Independence Day Ceremony Calls for Unity in Face of Difficulties

Ljubljana, 20 December - Unity, confidence and determination witnessed in the independence referendum 23 years ago should serve as an encouragement in the face of the economic and financial turmoil, ceremonies ahead of the Independence and Unity Day heard on Friday.

Ljubljana The main ceremony marking the Independence and Unity Day Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The main ceremony marking the Independence and Unity Day
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana National Assembly Speaker Janko Veber speaks at the main ceremony marking the Independence and Unity Day Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
National Assembly Speaker Janko Veber speaks at the main ceremony marking the Independence and Unity Day
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Deputy Speaker Renata Brunskole speaks at a ceremonial session of the National Assembly marking Independence and Unity Day Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Deputy Speaker Renata Brunskole speaks at a ceremonial session of the National Assembly marking Independence and Unity Day
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor hosting a reception for relatives of the victims of the Slovenian independence war. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor hosting a reception for relatives of the victims of the Slovenian independence war.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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