Slovenia commemorating Holocaust victims

Ljubljana/Maribor/Lendava, 26 January - With the International Holocaust Remembrance Day observed on 27 January, a series of memorial events, including lectures, exhibitions and film screenings, are taking place while politicians are issuing special messages. The main ceremony will be held in Ljubljana on Sunday with Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon as keynote speaker.

Lendava The Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE). Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava
The Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE).
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava A wreath-laying ceremony at the Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on behalf of President Nataša Pirc Musar. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava
A wreath-laying ceremony at the Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on behalf of President Nataša Pirc Musar.
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava A wreath-laying ceremony at the Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on behalf of President Nataša Pirc Musar. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava
A wreath-laying ceremony at the Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on behalf of President Nataša Pirc Musar.
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava A wreath-laying ceremony at the Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on behalf of President Nataša Pirc Musar. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Lendava
A wreath-laying ceremony at the Jewish cemetery near Lendava (NE) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on behalf of President Nataša Pirc Musar.
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ljubljana The first permanent exhibition on the Holocaust in Slovenia, held at the Jewish Cultural Centre in Ljubljana. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA File photo

Ljubljana
The first permanent exhibition on the Holocaust in Slovenia, held at the Jewish Cultural Centre in Ljubljana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

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