In the past few days, police officers from the region of Gorenjska have dealt with complaints about unauthorized collection of voluntary contributions in Bled. Simon Slokan from the General Police Directorate explains that the collection of voluntary contributions is allowed, but only with a certificate that can be approved by the administrative office, which also specifies where and when voluntary contributions may be collected for a specific purpose. The certification is also intended to help potential contributors distinguish between good intentions and frauds.

Begging is also not forbidden in Slovenia when someone is asking for money unobtrusively and allowing passers-by the opportunity to decide for themselves whether they will give money or not. Obtrusive and aggressive begging is prohibited, Slokan adds.