STA, 21 October 2020 - Several violations were reported after a 9pm-6am Covid-19 curfew took effect on Tuesday, according to the Health Inspectorate. Several warnings were issued in Maribor, where a protest took place, and one minor offences proceeding was initiated. In Ljubljana ten warnings were issued.
A group of around 50 gathered in the central square in Maribor yesterday evening to protest the curfew. Maribor police said warnings were issued and one minor offences proceeding initiated. The crowd dispersed by 9:30pm.
In Ljubljana, ten warnings were issued.
Ljubljana police were also notified of a gathering of a larger group of persons in Fužine borough. A patrol car which arrived at the site asked for reinforcements, during which time several people started throwing items into the car.
The individuals dispersed before more patrol cars arrived at the scene. The police said the individuals could not be identified.
Compliance with the curfew is monitored by the Health Inspectorate along with the police. Fines for violations range from EUR 400 to EUR 4,000.
