Slovenia marks 25th independence anniversary with calls for unity

Ljubljana, 24 June - The celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Slovenia's independence culminated on Friday with the central state ceremony on the eve of National Day. The day was also marked by receptions of neighbouring heads of state at the Presidential Palace and a mass for the homeland at the Ljubljana cathedral.

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing the main state ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor inspecting the guard of honour and heading towards Congress Square to address the National Day ceremony.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing the main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing the main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing the main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing the main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing the main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The main state ceremony marking National Day.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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