Family of late politician Pučnik accepts top state order

Ljubljana, 19 December - The family of late politician Jože Pučnik (1932-2003), considered one of Slovenia's founding fathers, received from President Borut Pahor the Order of Merit for Distinguished Service that they refused to accept in 2006. The highest state order was handed over to his son Gorazd Pučnik on Monday.

Ljubljana
Gorazd Pučnik (left), the son of late politician Jože Pučnik, one of Slovenia's founding fathers, accepts the highest state order that was bestowed on his father in 2006.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The family of late politician Jože Pučnik, one of Slovenia's founding fathers, accepts the highest state order that was bestowed on him in 2006.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Gorazd Pučnik, the son of late politician Jože Pučnik, one of Slovenia's founding fathers, accepts the highest state order that was bestowed on his father in 2006.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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