Calls for harmony and unity mark centenary of Prekmurje reunification

Beltinci, 17 August - Addressing on Saturday the state ceremony marking 100 years since the reunification of Slovenia and its eastern-most region of Prekmurje, PM Marjan Šarec spoke of a region that demonstrated unity in diversity despite a history of hardship. He took the opportunity to urge against self-serving politics of hate and called for a focus on development.

Beltinci Mass offered by the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Stanislav Zore, as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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Mass offered by the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Stanislav Zore, as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci Mass offered by the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Stanislav Zore, as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci
Mass offered by the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Stanislav Zore, as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci Mass offered by the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Stanislav Zore, as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci
Mass offered by the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Stanislav Zore, as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci President Borut Pahor addresses the crowd as part of a mass held as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci
President Borut Pahor addresses the crowd as part of a mass held as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci President Borut Pahor addresses the crowd as part of a mass held as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci
President Borut Pahor addresses the crowd as part of a mass held as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci President Borut Pahor addresses the crowd as part of a mass held as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Beltinci
President Borut Pahor addresses the crowd as part of a mass held as Slovenia celebrates the day when 100 years ago the country's eastern-most region was united with the rest of the nation.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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