That, as he visited villages in the municipalities of Žiri and Gorenja Vas-Poljane, where wolf attacks on livestock have become increasingly frequent.

Two attacks occurred at the same time last Sunday. The minister said that locals should not live in fear, announcing measures such as subsidized school transport, fencing and the culling of wolves. Hunters in the region have currently been the given the green light to cull one wolf, which the minister hopes will be enough for now.

According to minister Zajc, the wolf population in Slovenia stands at almost 100.