Top officials marking Statehood Day amid discord

Ljubljana, 24 June - President Borut Pahor addressed a state ceremony on the eve of Statehood Day, urging acknowledging the role of democracy and dialogue in Slovenia's further development. The evening saw political divisions rise again with some boycotting the official ceremony or opting for an alternative one.

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Speaker Igor Zorčič addressing Statehood Day ceremonial session of the National Assembly.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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President Borut Pahor holding a traditional reception of the relatives of Slovenian independence war victims, with PM Janez Janša and Defence Minister Matej Tonin in attendance.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Prime Minister Janez Janša and his wife Urška Bačovnik Janša arrive for the Statehood Day ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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The Statehood Day ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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President Borut Pahor addressing the Statehood Day official state ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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A ceremonial session of the National Assembly marking Statehood Day, featuring President Borut Pahor (centre), Speaker Igor Zorčič (left) and Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Speaker Igor Zorčič addressing Statehood Day ceremonial session of the National Assembly.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Homeland mass marking Statehood Day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Jun 24, 2020, 22:27 aaz/ep