Slovenia downplays Austria's border controls plan

Ljubljana, 18 January - Slovenia has downplayed the announcement of Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann that Austria would impose stricter border controls on migrants entering the country from Slovenia. The government Communication Office said on Sunday that border controls were not a new measure.

Šentilj Refugees at Šentilj border crossing. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

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Refugees at Šentilj border crossing.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

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