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Janez Janša’s government is preparing to reform the judiciary, a move that would not only change court procedures but also allow the state to monitor private phone communications. Trade unions are already preparing a referendum to block the intervention law, anticipating what they describe as an aggressive campaign. The Health Ministry is also facing scrutiny over a law that appears to have been written by external interests to accelerate the sale of alcohol and tobacco. Public trust in the legal system remains brittle: one social worker is accused of demanding a €2,000 bribe from an asylum seeker to influence a judge, while MP Mijič has reportedly been spotted in a €6,000 luxury watch while owing money to his workers. The population is increasingly feeling the strain. Stress levels are rising sharply, particularly among women, and heavy rainfall in the southwest has left vehicles stranded in floodwaters. The political climate remains polarized ahead of several referendums, with the choice being framed less as a policy debate and more as a question of tribal loyalty.

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The government is planning a judiciary reform that is expected to alter court procedures and significantly infringe on citizens' privacy, including their phone communications. This move is drawing critical examination regarding its implications for the judicial system.

Mladina: The next prize

The government plans to reform the judiciary, which will not only alter court procedures but also severely infringe on citizens' privacy, including their phone communications.

Mladina: What is wrong with the judiciary?

This article critically examines the issues and problems within the judicial system.

Trade unionists are preparing to submit a request for a referendum on an intervention law and anticipate an aggressive campaign surrounding it. This comes amidst ongoing early voting for other referendums, which has seen a high turnout.

24ur: Unionists to request referendum on intervention law, expecting aggressive…

Trade unionists are preparing to submit a request for a referendum on an intervention law and anticipate an aggressive campaign related to it.

Necenzurirano: Referendums: High turnout on the first day of early voting

A large number of people participated in early voting on the first day of the referendums.

Dnevnik: Four referendum questions, one political choice: 'Are you theirs or ours?'

The article discusses the upcoming referendums, framing the choices as a political divide of 'theirs or ours'.

Health Minister Tadej Ostrc is reportedly working to accelerate the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products through a new law, which is perceived as being externally imposed.

Mladina: Drink and smoke!

Health Minister Ostrc aims to accelerate the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products through a law that appears to have been externally imposed.

A social worker stands accused of demanding a 2,000 euro bribe from an asylum seeker, allegedly for a judge. Separately, Rok Snežič, a tax consultant, is under scrutiny for requesting state funding for his legal defense while reportedly driving a luxury Mercedes. Additionally, Mijić is accused of owing money to workers while wearing an expensive luxury watch.

Dnevnik: Social worker allegedly demanded two thousand euros from asylum seeker…

A social worker is accused of demanding a 2,000 euro bribe from an asylum seeker, allegedly to be given to a judge.

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

Rok Snežič is seen driving a Mercedes while simultaneously requesting state funding for his legal defense.

Necenzurirano: MP Mijič has no money for workers but wears a luxury watch worth six thousand…

MP Mijič is accused of owing money to workers while reportedly wearing an expensive luxury watch.

Stress levels among the population are sharply increasing, with women particularly affected. Concurrently, heavy rainfall in the southwest of the country has led to flooding and stranded vehicles.

Delo: The percentage of people under stress in Slovenia is sharply increasing…

Stress levels among the population in Slovenia are rising significantly, with women being particularly affected.

24ur: Southwest Slovenia hit by heavy rainfall, objects flooded, vehicles stranded

Heavy rainfall in the southwest of Slovenia caused flooding of objects and left several vehicles stranded in the water.

The public transport company LPP has addressed criticism regarding its hydrogen buses, clarifying that the comparison made does not present the full picture.

Dnevnik: Public transport company responds to criticism regarding hydrogen buses

The public transport company LPP addresses criticism about its hydrogen buses, stating that the comparison made does not represent the full picture.

Non-governmental organizations are demanding an official inquiry into alleged espionage activities.

Mladina: NGOs demand investigation into espionage

Non-governmental organizations are calling for an official inquiry into alleged espionage activities.

Slovenia is heading to elections for the first time since Prime Minister Janez Janša's government took office, with the ruling party expected to win. This outcome is attributed not to strong support for Janša's policies but to the effectiveness of emotional manipulation, which has become commonplace.

Mladina: In an emotional trap

Slovenia is heading to elections for the first time since Janez Janša's government took office, and the ruling party is likely to win. This does not indicate strong support for Janša's policies but rather the effectiveness of emotional manipulation, which is now commonplace.

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