Suits looming as Covid rules dampen mood at Christmas markets

Ljubljana/Koper/Maribor, 13 December - The government ban on outdoor food and drink stalls has dampened down the festive mood at Christmas markets across Slovenia as inspectors clamped down on the vendors trying to get around the restrictions. Dismayed at what they see as unfair and unlawful rules, hospitality providers are now mounting class action to claim damages.

Ljubljana
Food and drink stalls in Ljubljana stand idle after their activity was banned as part of Covid restrictions.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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Ljubljana
Food and drink stalls in Ljubljana stand idle after their activity was banned as part of Covid restrictions.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

Ljubljana
Food and drink stalls in Ljubljana stand idle after their activity was banned as part of Covid restrictions.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

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