Coalition Grappling with Virant's Airfare Scandal

Ljubljana, 18 March - The governing coalition appears to be in turmoil over a scandal involving cheap air tickets that Interior Minister Gregor Virant has become embroiled in. Statements by coalition politicians Tuesday suggest the minister's fate may be uncertain.

Ljubljana
Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Minister Samo Omerzel talking to the press.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Hrastnik
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek visits the Trbovlje-Hrastnik coal mine to talk to miners who have suspended strike activities but still await resolution of several demands they made.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant addresses a press conference with representatives of local government.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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