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Visiting fans vandalized the Ljudski vrt stadium: They broke 22 chairs and caused approximately 5,000 euros in damage
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Visiting fans vandalized the Ljudski vrt stadium: They broke 22 chairs and caused approximately 5,000 euros in damage

During a football match between NK Maribor and NK Olimpija at Ljudski Vrt stadium, attended by approximately 10,000 spectators, visiting fans caused significant damage to stadium infrastructure. Police reported that around 550 members of the home supporters' group Viole, 250 from the visiting Green Dragons group, and 120 other Ljubljana club supporters were present. Visiting fans destroyed 22 seats and damaged fences and restroom inventory, resulting in estimated material damages of 5,000 euros. Authorities are investigating these actions under criminal law for damaging property. Additionally, police initiated administrative proceedings against the event organizer due to the repeated use of pyrotechnics during the match, which violated public assembly laws. Several individuals were identified and issued payment orders for offenses including lighting flares and disrespectful behavior toward officials.

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Visiting fans vandalized the Ljudski vrt stadium: They broke 22 chairs and caused approximately 5,000 euros in damage

During a football match between NK Maribor and NK Olimpija at Ljudski Vrt stadium, attended by approximately 10,000 spectators, visiting fans caused significant damage to stadium infrastructure. Police reported that around 550 members of the home supporters' group Viole, 250 from the visiting Green Dragons group, and 120 other Ljubljana club supporters were present. Visiting fans destroyed 22 seats and damaged fences and restroom inventory, resulting in estimated material damages of 5,000 euros. Authorities are investigating these actions under criminal law for damaging property. Additionally, police initiated administrative proceedings against the event organizer due to the repeated use of pyrotechnics during the match, which violated public assembly laws. Several individuals were identified and issued payment orders for offenses including lighting flares and disrespectful behavior toward officials.

Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official police reports regarding property damage and legal violations, using neutral, factual language without editorializing or taking a stance on the incident.

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Burning torches, destroyed property, and inappropriate behavior towards officials

Police secured the football match between NK Maribor and NK Olimpija at Ljudski Vrt stadium, attended by approximately 10,000 spectators including around 550 local ultras and 250 visiting fans. Authorities reported multiple instances of pyrotechnic use during the game, leading to administrative proceedings against the event organizer and specific penalties for individual offenders. One spectator was identified for lighting a flare and issued a payment order under public assembly laws. Three other individuals received payment orders for disrespectful behavior toward police officers during or immediately after the match. Visiting fans damaged 22 seats, a fence, and restroom items, resulting in estimated material damage of 5,000 euros, which police are investigating as criminal property damage.

Bias read (Center): The report relies exclusively on official police statements regarding crowd control and property damage, presenting factual data without editorial commentary or political framing.

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Police report following the derby match at Ljudski vrt: use of pyrotechnics, public order offenses, and damage amounting to €5,000

A football derby between NK Maribor and NK Olimpija was held at the Ljudski vrt stadium in Maribor, attended by approximately 10,000 spectators including specific groups of home and away fans. Police reported multiple incidents during the match, including the use of pyrotechnics, which led to administrative proceedings against the event organizer under public assembly laws. One spectator who lit a torch was issued a payment order, while three individuals received orders for disrespectful behavior toward officials. Away supporters were identified as causing damage to stadium infrastructure, including 22 seats, a fence, and restroom items, resulting in estimated damages of 5,000 euros. Authorities are investigating these acts as potential criminal offenses under the Criminal Code.

Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on police reports regarding sports-related infractions, using neutral legal terminology without editorializing or attributing political motives to the incidents.

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