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A prominent billionaire, known for acquiring major Slovenian companies, has been arrested and taken into custody. This comes as a new poll reveals significant public dissatisfaction with the government of Prime Minister Janez Janša, with over half of respondents viewing its work as unsuccessful and suggesting the opposition could gain more parliamentary seats. New criminal charges have been filed against former Telekom executives for allegedly financing a TV channel, while investigations are underway into alleged foreign-funded espionage activities within the country. Separately, diesel prices have reached a historic high, surpassing two euros per liter. In other news, a municipality has declared a day of mourning for a tragically deceased family. The Slovenian men's volleyball team, however, provided a bright spot by securing a berth in the European Championship's elite eight.

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A prominent billionaire has been arrested and taken into custody for unspecified reasons. The National Bureau of Investigation has filed criminal charges against former Telekom Slovenije executives for allegedly financing the Nova24TV channel. Separately, an investigation is probing who funded Israeli intelligence for espionage in Slovenia, focusing on data gathering on activists. Further allegations include Boris Mijić's rapid construction of a large house post-election and Anže Logar's…

Necenzurirano: Billionaire who bought Savine hotels, Mercator, and Tuš, ends up in custody

A prominent billionaire, known for acquiring major Slovenian companies like Savine hotels, Mercator, and Tuš, has been arrested and taken into custody.

Necenzurirano: NPU indicts former Telekom bosses for financing Nova24TV

The Slovenian National Bureau of Investigation (NPU) has filed criminal charges against former executives of Telekom Slovenije for allegedly financing the Nova24TV channel.

Mladina: Who Paid Israeli Intelligence to Spy in Slovenia?

This story investigates who funded Israeli intelligence services to conduct espionage activities within Slovenia, with a focus on the company Cyberglobes gathering data on Slovenian activists.

Necenzurirano: Mijić started building a 320 sqm house immediately after the elections

Boris Mijić reportedly began construction on a large house shortly after the elections, raising questions about the source of funds and timing.

Necenzurirano: Secret financing of Democrats: Logar silent on donations for lavish campaign

Anže Logar is reportedly remaining silent regarding the secret financing and donations for his expensive election campaign by the Democrats party.

Necenzurirano: At Janša's, Hungarian bank chiefs visited who refused RTV Slovenia a loan

Hungarian bank executives, who recently denied a loan to RTV Slovenia, were reportedly hosted by Janez Janša, a prominent Slovenian political figure.

A new poll indicates that more than half of respondents, specifically 56 percent, view the government's work as unsuccessful, suggesting that the opposition could gain more parliamentary seats.

Mladina: Opposition Would Win More Seats Than Coalition, Poll Shows

A poll indicates that more than half of respondents, specifically 56 percent, view the Janez Janša government's work as unsuccessful, suggesting the opposition could gain more seats.

The municipality of Ravne na Koroškem, specifically the town of Kotlje, has declared a day of mourning following the tragic deaths of a family, with a day of grief observed across the community.

24ur: Municipality Declares Day of Mourning for Tragically Deceased Family

A local municipality has declared a day of mourning following the tragic deaths of a family in Kotlje.

Dnevnik: Ravne na Koroškem Mourns Tragic Loss of Family

The town of Ravne na Koroškem is in mourning following the tragic deaths of a family, with a day of grief observed.

For the first time, the price of diesel fuel has surpassed two euros per liter, marking a historic milestone in fuel costs.

24ur: Diesel Price Exceeds Two Euros for the First Time

The price of diesel fuel has surpassed two euros per liter, a historic milestone.

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clarification regarding a diplomat injured in Ljubljana, stating that the individual did not fall out of a window, contrary to earlier reports.

24ur: Polish Ministry Clarifies Incident in Ljubljana: Diplomat Did Not Fall Out…

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that a Polish diplomat injured in Ljubljana did not fall out of a window, countering earlier reports.

The Slovenian men's volleyball team has continued its strong performance at the European Championship, securing a spot in the elite eight by decisively defeating Serbia and is now set to face Belgium.

Dnevnik: Volleyball: Slovenia Defeats Serbia for Elite Eight Berth

Slovenia secured a spot in the European Championship's elite eight by decisively defeating Serbia in under an hour and a half.

24ur: Slovenian Volleyball Team Continues Success at European Championship

The Slovenian men's volleyball team is performing strongly at the European Championship and is set to face Belgium next.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has emphasized the importance of maintaining the RTV contribution, likely referring to public broadcasting funding, amidst ongoing discussions about its preservation.

Mladina: Why It's Important to Preserve the RTV Contribution

An influential international organization, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has commented on the importance of maintaining the RTV contribution, likely referring to public broadcasting funding.

The struggling company Cimos has been sold to four of its employees, a transaction that reportedly occurred without the knowledge of the wider workforce.

Dnevnik: Decimated Cimos Sold to Four Employees, Workers Unaware

The struggling company Cimos has been sold to four employees, a transaction that reportedly occurred without the knowledge of the workers.

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