Interior Ministry to Lower Flags to Half-mast to Mourn Pope's Death
včera 19:08
Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - The Interior Ministry has decided to hold a memorial tribute to Pope Francis by lowering its flags to half-mast, ministry spokesperson Matej Neumann told TASR on Monday.
"We call on all state authorities, institutions and local government bodies to adjust their flag displays as a sign of mourning," said Inter Minister Matus Sutaj Estok (Voice-SD), adding that the ministry will publish guidelines regarding flag arrangements.
According to Neumann, Slovak flags will be flown at half-mast from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday (April 22) until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday (April 24).
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