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New financial irregularities are dominating the headlines, with questions arising over the substantial funding for the Democrats' election campaign, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar. Further ethical probes have emerged with allegations against MP Boris Mijić for ostentatious spending and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj for alleged misuse of public funds for a family car. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Robert Golob has vehemently denied claims of bribery involving members of the Resni.ca party. The political landscape is also seeing shifts in power dynamics, as the SDS party, led by Prime Minister Janez Janša, is reportedly taking control of the state-owned company Dars. Internationally, parliamentary speaker Zoran Stevanović's contact with the Russian parliament has sparked inter-party tensions, with the SDS emphasizing that such actions do not represent Slovenia's official foreign policy. New budget documents have also offered insight into the Janša government's priorities. In other domestic news, a recent storm has caused damage across various parts of the country, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj has officially declared the ongoing drought a major catastrophe for farmers. Public health concerns have led to swimming bans at two popular Izola beaches due to E. coli presence. Additionally, new rules for sick leave are being introduced, and there's a societal discussion on why young people are delaying moving out of their parental homes.

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Investigations are underway into the substantial funding of the Democrats' campaign, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar, with questions raised about the undisclosed origins of a significant portion of the money. Concurrently, new allegations of financial impropriety have surfaced, including MP Boris Mijić's acquisition of an expensive car amidst worker hardship and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj's alleged use of state funds for a family vehicle. Former Prime Minister Robert…

Mladina: Where Did Democrats Get 590 Thousand Euros for Campaign?

This story investigates how the Democratic party, which presented itself as a new project by Anže Logar, managed to raise such a substantial amount of money for its campaign.

Necenzurirano: Logar's campaign among the most expensive. The source of most of the money is…

An article highlights that Anže Logar's political campaign for the 2026 elections is one of the costliest, with the origins of a significant portion of its funding remaining undisclosed.

Necenzurirano: An insult to cheated workers: MP Boris Mijić drives a new Audi Q8 #photo

An investigative piece reveals that MP Boris Mijić is driving a new Audi Q8, which is presented as an affront to workers who have been defrauded.

Necenzurirano: Minister Cigler Kralj, we have bought a family car for you again at the…

An investigative piece claims that Minister Cigler Kralj has again been provided with a family car at the expense of the state, suggesting potential misuse of public funds.

Mladina: The Story of Alleged Bribery of Resnica MPs is a Complete Lie

Robert Golob, the leader of the opposition, refutes allegations of bribery concerning members of the Resnica party.

The SDS party, led by Prime Minister Janez Janša, is reportedly taking control of Dars, a state-owned company, with new leadership expected. This comes as new budget documents reveal the Janša government's priorities. Meanwhile, parliamentary speaker Zoran Stevanović's outreach to the Russian parliament has sparked tensions, with the SDS emphasizing that his potential visit to Moscow does not reflect Slovenia's official foreign policy, raising questions about his motivations and obligations to…

Necenzurirano: SDS takes over Dars. New boss will be brought in by Počivalšek.

This news report indicates that the SDS political party is set to take control of Dars, a Slovenian state-owned company, with new leadership expected to be appointed through Počivalšek.

Mladina: Big Swap: Government Priorities Revealed in Budget Documents

Published budget documents reveal the priorities of Janša's government, favoring priests, drones, and 'barons' over people.

Mladina: Tensions Between SDS and Resnica?

The SDS party emphasizes that any potential visit by Zoran Stevanović to Moscow does not represent Slovenia's official foreign policy.

Mladina: What Does Stevanović Owe Russia?

Zoran Stevanović, as the first parliamentary speaker in four years, has contacted the Russian parliament's chairman and announced a trip to Moscow, raising questions about his potential obligations to Russia.

Dušan Smodiš is currently facing additional fraud charges in court, linked to the Fotopub scandal.

Dnevnik: Dušan Smodiš Faces Fraud Charges in Court

The article details the ongoing court case against Dušan Smodiš, who is facing additional fraud charges related to the Fotopub scandal.

A notable societal trend shows young people in Slovenia delaying their departure from parental homes, often until age 30, with relationships being a key factor. Public health is also a concern, as swimming has been banned at two popular Izola beaches due to the presence of E. coli. Additionally, new guidelines are being introduced for sick leave, outlining specific regulations for various medical conditions.

Delo: Why Do Young People Still Live at Home at 30? Slovenia is Unique

A significant societal shift has occurred where young people are delaying moving out of their parental homes, with relationships being a key factor for those in Slovenia, making it a unique case.

24ur: Escherichia coli: Swimming banned at two popular Izola beaches

Swimming has been advised against at two popular beaches in Izola due to the presence of Escherichia coli.

Dnevnik: New Rules for Sick Leave Introduced in Slovenia

New guidelines on sick leave are being implemented, outlining which medical conditions will be subject to specific regulations.

Severe storms have caused widespread damage across Slovenia, with reports of fallen trees, damaged roofs, and flooded basements. In response to the ongoing drought, Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj has declared it a major catastrophe for farmers and the state, promising compensatory measures. Separately, an analysis indicates that the country has underestimated the demand for electric vehicle subsidies, leading to questions about fund allocation.

Dnevnik: Storm Causes Damage Across Slovenia

Severe storms have caused damage in several parts of Slovenia, with fallen trees, damaged roofs, and flooded basements reported.

Dnevnik: Cigler Kralj: Drought is a Catastrophe for Farmers and the State

Minister Cigler Kralj declares the drought a major catastrophe for farmers and the state, promising compensatory measures.

Dnevnik: Slovenia Underestimates Demand for Electric Vehicle Subsidies

An analysis discusses the state's underestimation of demand for electric vehicle subsidies, questioning who will receive the funds and who will be left out.

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