Figures show few asylum applicants remain in Slovenia

Ljubljana, 9 March - Slovenia has received 518 requests for international protection since the refugee flow was redirected through the country in mid-September, but police figures show the majority are dismissed, either because they are unwarranted or because the applicants leave.

Rigonce The migration flow along the Balkan route has been contained. The picture shows thousands of migrants walking from a border crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Slovenia. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA File photo

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The migration flow along the Balkan route has been contained. The picture shows thousands of migrants walking from a border crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Slovenia.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA
File photo

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