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International public transport relaunched after three months
LJUBLJANA - Restrictions on international public road and railway transport, imposed on 16 March due to the coronavirus epidemic, were lifted. Scheduled, transit, special and occasional public passenger road transport as well as international public railway passenger transport are now allowed again, but operators must follow public-health recommendations.
Government mulling special fund for infrastructural projects
LJUBLJANA - As the government is gearing up to invest around a billion euro in infrastructure projects, the Infrastructure Ministry has come up with the idea to establish a special fund which would finance projects independent from the budget and be listed on the stock market. The idea comes after Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec recently announced major investments for the coming years and decades. He said that the infrastructure fund could also be financed by issuing bonds.
Ljubelj camp liberation remembered
LJUBELJ - A ceremonymarked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the only concentration camp on Slovenian soil, the labour camp below Ljubelj Pass. Speakers highlighted the need to preserve the memory of the atrocities and drew parallels with the present. Prior to the event, a wreath laying ceremony was held at the monument "J'accuse - Obtožujem" on the site of the camp. Delegations of several European countries laid wreaths, as did President Borut Pahor.
Pahor considering reconciliation gesture with Italian counterpart
LJUBELJ - President Borut Pahor indicated he is considering a symbolic gesture of reconciliation with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella when they attend a ceremony on 13 July marking the centenary of the arson of the Slovenian National Hall in Trieste. He said they might visit two sites in Basovizza near Trieste that have strong symbolic importance for Italy and the Slovenian community there.
Hit reopens casinos on border with Italy
NOVA GORICA - Gaming company Hit reopened its casinos on the border with Italy after Slovenia decided to open its border, first for the residents of Friuli Venezia-Giulia region on Saturday and then for all Italian nationals on Monday. Lockdown restrictions on establishments such as casinos were lifted at the end of May, but it made little sense for Hit to reopen in Goriška region since Italians represent the vast majority of its guests.
Seven apprehended at Friday's protest
LJUBLJANA - Police arrested seven participants of Friday's anti-government rally in Ljubljana after a group attempted to tear down a fence that established a security perimeter around Parliament House and after some jumped the fence. They have been fined for violations of public law and order. Police estimates indicate 5,000 people showed up for the protests.
Baby dragons on display at Postojna Cave
POSTOJNA - Baby olms which were hatched at Postojna Cave in 2016 in a rare successful breeding went on public display for the first time. Only thirty visitors per day will be allowed to visit the subterranean aquarium to see what are popularly referred to as baby dragons. The three olms - named Boris, Počasné and Viktor - are from a brood of 21 offspring that hatched in 2016 when an olm lay 60 eggs in an observation tank, taking scientists by surprise.
Man suspected of butchering three relatives
DOMŽALE - A 24-year old man is suspected of having butchered three older relatives in Domžale area, east of Slovenia. The suspect has been detained, Ljubljana police said. The 24-year-old is believed to have killed his grandparents and an uncle.
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