Critical sectors to operate on Monday despite flood relief day
Ljubljana, 10 August - A number of exceptions will apply on 14 August, when people in Slovenia will have a day off to be able to help with floods relief efforts. In line with a decree to be issued on Friday, employees in critical infrastructure, public health, social work, and veterinary services are expected to work normally.
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Doctors at the UKC Ljubljana hospital.
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If necessary, kindergartens will also be open on Monday to provide childcare in the flood-affected areas. Emergency service providers will also be working as usual on this day, as will institutional care providers, which include care homes for the elderly.
Due to the emergency situation, freight vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes in maximum weight - usually prohibited Sundays and during work-free days - will be allowed on Monday, meaning international freight transport will be permitted.
In line with the decree issued as the floods began, retailers wishing to remain open will be able to do so despite Monday being a work-free day. Some of the retailers have also helped raise help for those impacted by the floods.
All payment systems, including August 14 transactions, will function normally. Bank branches will be closed, but insurance companies will operate.
Intercity public passenger bus services and internal rail services will operate according to the planned weekday summer holidays timetable. Certain routes are still not running due to severed connections.
The head of the Government Communication Office, Petra Bizjak Cirman, told the press that potential additions to the list of exceptions would be announced as soon as possible.
The government decided on Tuesday to declare 14 August solidarity day, so people will get a day off to help with flood relief efforts.