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Prime Minister Golob pays tribute to the memory of three miners

Prime Minister Golob attended a mourning ceremony and commemoration in Velenje to honour the three miners who tragically lost their lives in the Velenje Coal Mine accident.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to the memory of the deceased miners by laying a candle and flowers

A sad ceremony in memory of the victims of the tragic accident in Premogovnik Velenje | Author Boštjan Podlogar/STA

The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the families, relatives and colleagues of the deceased miners during this time of profound loss.

In response to the tragedy, the Slovenian Government declared 24 January a national day of mourning.