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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Slovenia's political scene is grappling with fresh allegations of financial misconduct, directly implicating two serving cabinet members. The Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Borut Rončević, is under scrutiny over claims of profiting from the sale of a state-funded faculty, while Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj faces accusations of repeatedly using state funds for a family car. These developments intensify ongoing concerns about accountability within the government.
Further political turbulence is evident in a growing petition calling for the resignation of National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović, which has garnered over 48,000 signatures. Concurrently, MP Žan Mahnič is pursuing a legislative change to restrict the President's access to classified information, adding another layer of tension to the country's institutional landscape. Meanwhile, a national discussion is underway regarding the significant financial commitment required to implement free school meals for all elementary students by 2027.
In other news, the acclaimed actress Milena Zupančič received a final farewell with state honors.
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New investigative reports have surfaced with specific allegations of financial misconduct against two currently serving ministers. Borut Rončević, the Minister of Education, Science and Youth, is accused of becoming wealthy by selling a state-funded faculty. Separately, Janez Cigler Kralj, the Minister of Agriculture, is alleged to have once again used state funds to purchase a car for his family's use.
Necenzurirano:
How a School Minister Got Rich Selling a State-Funded Faculty
An investigative report reveals how a school minister allegedly became wealthy by selling a faculty that is funded by the state.
Necenzurirano:
Minister Cigler Kralj Bought Family Car at State Expense Again
An investigative piece alleges that Minister Cigler Kralj has once again used state funds to purchase a car for his family's use.
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National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović is facing significant calls for his resignation, with a petition collecting over 48,000 signatures. Concurrently, MP Žan Mahnič is reportedly seeking to limit the President's access to classified information, a move with potential political implications that is seen as part of broader attacks on the President and the constitutional court.
Mladina:
Who Will Stop Mahnič?
This commentary questions the political actions of Žan Mahnič, who is described as someone long accustomed to crossing boundaries in politics.
Mladina:
Petition for Resignation of National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović
Signatories are demanding the resignation of National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović and the establishment of an investigative commission into the Black Cube affair.
Mladina:
Mahnič Would Limit President's Access to Secret Data
Žan Mahnič is reported to be seeking to limit the President's access to classified information, a move that could have significant political implications.
Mladina:
Attack on the President
The attacks on the president and the constitutional court are presented as a deliberate political tactic to disable oversight of power.
Necenzurirano:
Mahnič Attacks Constitutional Judges, SDS Ideologue Jambrek on Ignoring Rulings
This report discusses an attack on constitutional judges by Mahnič, and SDS ideologue Jambrek's stance on disregarding court decisions.
Dnevnik:
Petition for DZ President Stevanović's Resignation Gathers Over 48,000…
A petition calling for the resignation of the President of the National Assembly, Zoran Stevanović, has collected more than 48,000 signatures.
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Plans to introduce free school meals for all elementary students by September 2027 are moving forward, but will require an estimated 100 million euros annually to cover cooks' salaries. Schools are anticipating significant challenges in terms of preparation and capacity to accommodate the new program.
Delo:
School Meal Costs: 100 Million Euros Needed Annually for Cooks' Salaries
A call for 100 million euros annually to cover school cooks' salaries, as free school meals for all elementary students are planned to start from September 2027.
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An analysis of political campaign finances indicates that Anže Logar's campaign was among the most expensive, with the sources of a significant portion of its funds remaining undisclosed. Further investigation claims that Logar's associates provided two million to the daughter of Tomaz Ročnik, a person previously assisted by the state.
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Logar's Campaign Among Most Expensive, Source of Most Funds Unknown
An analysis of political campaign finances reveals that Anže Logar's campaign was one of the most expensive, with the origin of a significant portion of the funds remaining undisclosed.
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Logar's Side Gave Two Million to Ročnik's Daughter, whom the State Rescued
This investigative story claims that Anže Logar's associates provided two million to the daughter of Ročnik, a person previously bailed out by the state.
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Reports are investigating potential media manipulation, raising questions about whether Hungarian capital, with alleged links to Viktor Orban, is gaining control of the N1 news channel and the SDS party's television channel.
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Media Dealings: Orban's Capital Over N1 and SDS Party TV?
This news story investigates potential media manipulation, questioning if Hungarian capital, linked to Orban, is taking control of N1 and the SDS party's television channel.
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The sentence for the individual who attacked Sutarjevec has been legally confirmed, bringing a conclusion to the high-profile legal case.
24ur:
Kasen for Sutarjevec's attacker is final
The sentence for the attacker of Sutarjevec has been legally confirmed, indicating a conclusion to a legal case.
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The final farewell ceremony for the acclaimed actress Milena Zupančič is being held today, with the event conducted with full state honors.
24ur:
Final farewell to Milena Zupančič with state honors
The final farewell ceremony for the acclaimed actress Milena Zupančič is being held today with full state honors.
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The ongoing 'Jeglič Affair' continues to unfold with new information, revealing inconsistencies in official denials and further questions surrounding Viktorija Krivolucka.
Dnevnik:
Jeglič Affair: Leaky Denials and Unknowns About Viktorija Krivolucka
An investigation into the 'Jeglič Affair' uncovers inconsistencies in official statements and details about Viktorija Krivolucka.
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MP Boris Mijič is embroiled in political controversy, with fellow Resni.ca member Katja Kokot publicly defending him. Separately, an investigative report, supported by documents, indicates that Rok Snežič changed the name of Mijič's company to 'Novo necenzurirano'.
Necenzurirano:
Battle for MP Boris Mijič: Katja Kokot Publicly Defends Him
This story covers a public defense of MP Boris Mijič by Katja Kokot, suggesting internal political conflicts or controversies surrounding him.
Necenzurirano:
Snežič Renamed Mijič's Company to Novo necenzurirano #documents
This investigative report, backed by documents, reveals that Snežič changed the name of Mijič's company to 'Novo necenzurirano'.
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