Acclaimed Poet Šalamun Dies

Ljubljana, 27 December - One of the most internationally renowned Slovenian poets, Tomaž Šalamun, died in Ljubljana on Saturday, aged 73, the daily Primorske novice reports on its web site. Šalamun was one of the most prolific Slovenian poets, having issued almost 50 poetry collections, which earned him numerous prestigious awards in Slovenia and abroad.