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Slovenia: New corruption probes, health fund in crisis — FrontPages.eu, September 15, 2026

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New allegations of fraud have surfaced against Boris Mijić concerning his house construction and falsified signatures, with Zoran Stevanović, President of the National Assembly, reportedly aware of the circumstances. Separately, the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption has launched an investigation into Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj regarding the use of an official car and driver. Adding to domestic concerns, the Health Insurance Institute is sounding the alarm over a potential €100 million reduction in funds, warning that it jeopardizes the sustainability of the public health insurance system. Meanwhile, the Association and Trade Union of Journalists have emphasized the duty of government members to participate in news broadcasts, as a journalist publicly linked the presence of Pegasus spyware on his phone to political interest. In a positive development, Slovenian cyclists achieved a special milestone in the Vuelta race. The country's AI experts are also discussing the potential for artificial intelligence to become uncontrollable, and there's a debate about Slovenia's deviation from the EU liberal core.

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Fresh allegations of fraud have emerged concerning Boris Mijić's house construction, with claims that defrauded workers and Zoran Stevanović, President of the National Assembly, were aware of the situation. Additionally, the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) is investigating Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj over the use of a new official car and driver. Further reports detail state intervention to support Hungarian-owned biopower plants and another instance of alleged…

Necenzurirano: New Mijić House: Both defrauded workers and Stevanović knew about it

An investigation into Boris Mijić's new house reveals that defrauded workers and Stevanović were aware of its construction, suggesting complicity or knowledge of the circumstances surrounding its development.

Necenzurirano: At Mijić's, construction of a 320 sqm house began right after the elections

This investigative piece details the commencement of construction on a large 320-square-meter house associated with Mijić, which reportedly started shortly after election day.

Necenzurirano: Cigler Kralj under KPK scrutiny: New car and driver he brought with him

The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) is investigating Janez Cigler Kralj over the use of a new official car and a driver.

Necenzurirano: State saves biopower plants owned by Hungarians, who paid millions to Matoz

An investigation reveals state intervention to support Hungarian-owned biopower plants, which had previously paid significant sums to Matoz.

Necenzurirano: Boris Mijić: Another fraud related to falsified signatures and Cyrillic script

This news report details another alleged instance of fraud involving Boris Mijić, specifically concerning falsified signatures and the use of Cyrillic script.

Slovenia's Health Insurance Institute (ZZZS) has issued a severe warning that a potential €100 million reduction in funds could jeopardize the sustainability of the public health insurance system, posing a significant threat to public health.

Dnevnik: Slovenian Health Fund Warns: 100 Million Euro Cut Threatens Public Health…

Slovenia's Health Insurance Institute (ZZZS) is sounding the alarm over a potential 100 million euro reduction in funds, warning that it jeopardizes the sustainability of the public health insurance system.

The Association and Trade Union of Journalists have asserted that government members have a duty to participate in news broadcasts and answer media questions. This comes amidst ongoing concerns about privacy, as the Pegasus spyware is reportedly present across Europe and possibly in Slovenia, with one journalist attributing its discovery on his phone to political interest.

Mladina: Politicians Must Answer All Media Questions

The Association and Trade Union of Journalists warn that government members have a duty to participate in news broadcasts.

Mladina: Pegasus Spyware Present Across Europe, Possibly in Slovenia

The Pegasus spyware is present throughout Europe, with Serbia being a recent example, and its presence on Slovenian phones is investigated.

Mladina: 'The Only Logical Explanation is Political Interest'

Igor Božić, editor and journalist, discusses discovering Pegasus on his phone, attributing it to political interest.

Slovenian artificial intelligence experts are engaging in discussions regarding recent statements about AI potentially becoming uncontrollable and the necessary measures to address this looming concern.

Delo: Are We on the Brink of Uncontrollable Artificial Intelligence?

Slovenian AI experts discuss the latest statements about AI getting out of control and what should be done.

A 15-year-old boy tragically died after losing control of his scooter and crashing into a concrete wall, resulting in his death at the scene in the Štajerska region.

24ur: Teenager Dies After Scooter Crash

A 15-year-old boy lost control of his scooter and crashed into a concrete wall, resulting in his death at the scene.

Dnevnik: Tragic Evening in Štajerska: 15-Year-Old Dies After Scooter Accident

A 15-year-old boy tragically died after falling off a scooter and hitting a wall in the Štajerska region.

Dr. Bogomir Kovač argues that Slovenia's deviation from the EU liberal core could harm its standing as a model connecting state and potentially affect its ability to absorb EU funds.

Mladina: First Mirror: Slovenia's Deviation from EU Core Harms Position

Dr. Bogomir Kovač argues that Slovenia's distancing from the EU liberal core endangers its position as a model connecting state and may affect EU fund absorption.

An opinion piece by Borut Rončević suggests that the nine-year school system and LGBT ideology are detrimental, advocating for their removal to achieve positive societal outcomes.

Necenzurirano: Rončević is right: The nine-year school system and LGBT ideology are to blame…

An opinion piece by Borut Rončević argues that the nine-year school system and LGBT ideology are detrimental, suggesting that their removal will lead to a positive outcome.

Matej Tonin, a Member of the European Parliament (NSi/EPP), is facing scrutiny in Strasbourg today regarding the potential revocation of his parliamentary immunity.

Mladina: Will European Parliament Revoke Tonin's Immunity?

MEP (NSi/EPP) is under scrutiny in Strasbourg today regarding the potential revocation of his immunity.

An article discusses a past decision made by the Janez Janša government concerning Israel.

Mladina: Janša's Government Chose Israel

The article discusses a decision made by the Janša government regarding Israel.

The Slovenian Prime Minister has expressed regret over the previous government's decision to cancel the Boxer armored vehicle purchase contract, stating that someone must be held accountable for the scandal that threatened Slovenia.

Mladina: 'Someone Must Be Held Accountable for This Scandal That Threatened Slovenia'

Slovenian Prime Minister expresses regret that the previous government canceled the Boxer armored vehicle purchase contract.

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