Slovenia observes Independence and Unity Day

Ljubljana, 26 December - Slovenia observes Independence and Unity Day on Saturday in memory of the 1990 independence referendum in which Slovenians voted overwhelmingly to leave Yugoslavia. Almost 95% of those who cast their votes, equalling 88.5% of all eligible voters, voted in favour of independence.

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor delivers his Independece and Unity Day address.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Maribor The flag of Slovenia. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Maribor
The flag of Slovenia.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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