Protests turn violent in Slovenia ahead of presidential vote [1]

euronews 01/12 09:23 CET

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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