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An explosion in the Fužine neighborhood has investigators looking for a mafia confrontation, bringing the internal logic of the underworld to the capital's streets. Meanwhile, the public is being asked to turn its attention to the ballot box as early voting begins for a quartet of referendums on Sunday. The referendums cover everything from a controversial bill to the future of the public broadcaster's funding. While media professionals weigh the end of the RTV Slovenia fee, Minister Vrtovec would ban the burqa. The Islamic community noted the garment is rarely seen in the country; its presence in the cabinet's priorities is viewed as an attempt at political mobilization. The government is facing several questions regarding its transparency. Individuals targeted in a bank account spying probe have finally been told they can learn who was monitoring them, while Minister Osterc is under pressure over a deal for advertisements that no one saw. Separately, Janez Janša has hosted executives from the Hungarian bank that recently declined a loan to the national broadcaster.

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An explosion in Ljubljana's Fužine neighborhood has led to an ongoing investigation to determine if a mafia confrontation was the cause.

Dnevnik: Bomb attack: Was there a mafia showdown behind the explosion in Ljubljana's…

An investigation is underway to determine if a mafia confrontation was the cause of an explosion in the Fužine neighborhood of Ljubljana.

Early voting has begun for upcoming referendums, which include discussions on a controversial bill and the potential abolition of RTV Slovenia's public broadcasting fee.

Dnevnik: From a controversial bill to a controversial referendum: they are asking what…

The story discusses a controversial bill that has led to a referendum, questioning the necessity of re-voting on already decided matters.

Delo: Igor Vobič: Politics Should Not Control RTV Slovenia's Finances

Ahead of a referendum, media professionals discussed the potential for RTV Slovenia to abolish the public broadcasting fee.

Dnevnik: Referendum quartet: Early voting begins ahead of Sunday's referendums

Early voting has commenced for the referendums scheduled for Sunday.

Delo: Early Voting Starts in Ljubljana: Where Can We Vote?

Voting will no longer be organized at a single central location in Ljubljana; voters can now cast their ballots early in their vicinity.

Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec has proposed a ban on burqas, a move that has sparked concern within the Islamic community given the rarity of such garments in Slovenia.

Mladina: Minister Vrtovec would ban burqas

The Islamic community is concerned that political representatives are using the issue of burqas, which are rarely seen in Slovenia, for political mobilization.

In a significant development, individuals targeted in a bank account spying probe can now identify those who were involved in monitoring their accounts.

Necenzurirano: First Victory for Zugelj's Targets: Who was spying on bank accounts can now be…

An investigation reveals that individuals targeted in a probe can now ascertain who was involved in spying on their bank accounts, marking a significant development in the case.

Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc is implicated in a deal where public funds were used to pay for advertising campaigns that reportedly did not reach any audience.

Necenzurirano: Minister Osterc's Friendly Deal: Paid for ads no one saw

Minister Osterc is implicated in a deal where public funds were used to pay for advertising campaigns that apparently reached no audience.

Prime Minister Janez Janša reportedly met with Hungarian bank executives whose institution had recently denied a loan to RTV Slovenia, the public broadcaster.

Necenzurirano: At Janša's: Hungarian bank chiefs visited, the one that refused RTV loan

Hungarian bank executives, whose institution recently denied a loan to RTV (Slovenian public broadcaster), reportedly visited Janez Janša.

A publication claims to have uncovered a secret government plan to reduce the number of employees in the public sector.

Necenzurirano: We reveal the government's secret plan for public sector layoffs

The publication claims to have uncovered a secret government plan to reduce the number of employees in the public sector.

An inquiry is underway to question the existing law on financing the treatment of rare diseases, focusing on whether children in a specific context are genuinely ill.

Mladina: Are these really sick children?

An inquiry into whether children in a specific context are genuinely ill, questioning the law on financing the treatment of rare diseases.

An article examines why Slovenia classifies e-scooters as mopeds, a classification that differs from how the rest of Europe categorizes them.

Dnevnik: E-mobility: Europe counts them as mopeds, Slovenia as e-scooters: why are we…

The article examines why Slovenia classifies e-scooters as mopeds, unlike the rest of Europe.

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