Protests turn violent in Slovenia ahead of presidential vote

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euronews 01/12 09:23 CET

Protests turn violent in Slovenia ahead of presidential vote

Thousands of protesters gathered in the Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana on Friday to rally against government budget cuts ahead of the country’s presidential election.

The demonstration began peacefully – many demonstrators held banners calling on Prime Minister Janez Jansa and his cabinet to quit office – but clashes broke out between police and protesters when a group tried to storm parliament.
At least 15 people were reportedly injured and 30 were arrested in what turned into a street battle.

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