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A major prisoner transfer is currently underway in Ljubljana, with inmates being moved from Povšetova to the newly opened Dobrunje prison. The operation is being conducted under heavily strengthened security measures, leading to temporary road closures in the area. This logistical undertaking marks a significant development in the country's correctional system, with officials emphasizing meticulous planning for the new facility. In political developments, Prime Minister Janez Janša met with the Pope, addressing an issue that has historically divided the country. Concurrently, Health Minister Tadej Ostrc is advocating for a law to accelerate the sale of alcoholic and tobacco products, while government demographic expert Aleš Primc has sparked controversy by hanging a crucifix in a ministry, raising questions about the separation of church and state. Citizens are also participating in a national referendum today, with polling stations open across the country. Further news includes tax expert Rok Snežič reportedly driving a Mercedes while seeking free legal assistance from the state. Meanwhile, recent cyberattacks, including a breach at HIT, highlight growing concerns about cybercrime. Parents of newborns in Ljubljana are facing difficulties finding pediatricians, with a significant number of infants currently without one. Additionally, the President Nataša Pirc Musar deemed an award ceremony without a minister as 'completely undignified'.

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Inmates are being transferred from Povšetova to the new Dobrunje prison under heightened security, resulting in temporary road closures in Ljubljana. This move marks the closure of the old Povšetova facility, with authorities emphasizing careful planning for the new prison, which has received its first detainees.

Dnevnik: Prisoner transfer underway amid heightened security in Ljubljana

Prisoners are being transferred from Povšetova to Dobrunje under heavily strengthened security measures, leading to temporary road closures in the area.

24ur: New Prison Gets Inmates: 'Nothing Left to Chance'

The new prison in Dobrunje has received its first inmates, with officials stating that all arrangements were meticulously planned.

Delo: Closure of Dobrunje Prison: Cost Analysis

The prison in Dobrunje, housing 388 inmates, is being closed, with a report detailing the costs associated with the closure and the smaller residential modules for 16 inmates.

The government is planning judicial reforms that are expected to not only change court procedures but also significantly infringe upon citizens' privacy, including access to their phone data.

Mladina: Next Prey

The government plans judicial reforms that will not only alter court procedures but also severely infringe on citizens' privacy, including their phone data.

Health Minister Tadej Ostrc is accused of a 'friendly deal' involving a paid advertising campaign for which no one saw the ads. Separately, the Minister is also pushing for a new law to accelerate the sale of alcoholic and tobacco products.

Mladina: Drink and Smoke!

Health Minister Ostrc wants to accelerate the sale of alcoholic and tobacco products through a law that was clearly 'brought in' from outside.

Necenzurirano: Minister Ostreš's friendly deal: paid for ads no one saw

Minister Ostreš is accused of a conflict of interest involving a paid advertising campaign that appears to have had no viewers.

Polling stations are open across the country for a referendum today. Critics suggest that a proposed referendum on burqas may be a diversionary tactic to enact policies benefiting the wealthiest segments of society, with some sources hinting at a 'new abuse' of the referendum process.

Necenzurirano: Burqa referendum is a smokescreen for gifts to the wealthiest

A referendum on burqas is suggested to be a diversionary tactic to enact beneficial policies for the richest segment of society.

Mladina: New Abuse of Referendum

The headline suggests a critical look at how referendums are being used or manipulated, likely within a Slovenian context.

Dnevnik: Referendum Sunday: Polling stations open across the country

Polling stations have opened throughout Slovenia for a referendum.

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with the Pope, where he reportedly raised an issue that has been a source of division within the country for decades.

Delo: Janša Raises Issue Dividing Slovenia to the Pope

Slovenian Prime Minister Janša met with the Pope, bringing up an issue that has divided the country for decades, with all Slovenian premiers except one having met with pontiffs.

Aleš Primc, a government demographic expert, has caused a stir by hanging a crucifix at the Ministry, an action that critics argue violates the constitutional separation of church and state.

Mladina: Aleš Primc Hung a Cross at the Ministry

A government demographic expert violated the 7th article of the constitution, which states the separation of church and state, by hanging a crucifix.

Rok Snežič, identified as a tax expert, is reportedly driving a luxury Mercedes while simultaneously seeking free legal assistance from the state.

Necenzurirano: Rok Snežič drives a Mercedes, asks state to pay for his lawyer

Rok Snežič, identified as a criminal, is reportedly seen driving a Mercedes while seeking free legal assistance from the state.

Recent cyberattacks, including a breach at HIT, are highlighting a growing problem of cybercrime, indicating that no entity is safe from such threats.

Dnevnik: Cyberattacks: No one is safe anymore, the breach at HIT is just the tip of the…

Recent cyberattacks, including a breach at HIT, highlight a growing problem of cybercrime in Slovenia.

Parents of newborns in Ljubljana are facing significant challenges in finding pediatricians, with 2736 infants currently without an assigned doctor.

Dnevnik: Welcome to the world, but there is no pediatrician for you

Parents of newborns in Ljubljana are struggling to find pediatricians, with 2736 infants currently without one.

An award ceremony proceeded without the presence of a minister, an absence that President Nataša Pirc Musar publicly criticized as 'completely undignified'.

24ur: Award Ceremony Without Minister. President: Completely Undignified

An award ceremony took place without the presence of a minister, which the president deemed 'completely undignified'.

Nika Kovač, the director of the March 8 Institute, shared her perspective in an interview, stating her belief that friendship forms the fundamental basis of every revolution.

Mladina: Interview: 'I believe friendship is the foundation of every revolution'

Nika Kovač, director of the March 8 Institute, shares her views on friendship as a basis for revolution.

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