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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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President Nataša Pirc Musar has publicly acknowledged her primary mistake of not wearing a seatbelt during a recent traffic accident, a development that could allow her severely injured friend to sue the state. This admission comes amidst a broader landscape of political and financial scrutiny across the country.
Prime Minister Janez Janša's legal battles continue, with a new report indicating he is set to pay €110,000 in damages, a significant shift from previous reports of him being awarded damages. This development has been met with his claims of blame towards leftist factions. Meanwhile, Robert Golob, the leader of the opposition Freedom Movement, responded to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks by stating his former government was "on the right side of history."
New allegations of ethics breaches have emerged against key political figures, including Parliament Speaker Zoran Stevanović, who is accused of introducing a law drafted by the owner of a private clinic, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj, facing renewed scrutiny over the alleged misuse of state cars for family purposes. Further deepening the political turbulence, MP Žan Mahnič is reportedly attacking constitutional judges, while an SDS ideologue comments on the disregard of court rulings. The ongoing scandals involving Boris Mijić have seen new details, including the renaming of his company by Rok Snežič and allegations of Mijić lying about his education. In other news…
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President Nataša Pirc Musar has admitted her biggest mistake was not wearing a seatbelt during a recent traffic accident. This admission has opened the possibility for her severely injured friend, who was also involved in the accident, to sue the state for damages.
Mladina:
President Admits to Seatbelt Error
The President of the Republic, Nataša Pirc Musar, has admitted to her greatest mistake, regretting that she was not wearing a seatbelt during a traffic accident.
24ur:
After Traffic Accident: President's Injured Friend Can Sue the State
Following a traffic accident, it is reported that a severely injured friend of the Slovenian president can potentially sue the state, suggesting a case involving state liability.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša is now reported to pay €110,000 in damages, a reversal from earlier reports of him being awarded damages. He attributes this situation to his political opponents on the left.
Mladina:
Janša Again Blames Leftists for 110,000 Euro Fine
Janez Janša is to pay 110,000 euros in damages and blames leftists for his situation.
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Anže Logar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport, has his 2026 election campaign under question for its significant expenditure and unknown sources of funding. Separately, MP Žan Mahnič is reportedly attacking constitutional judges, while a prominent SDS ideologue comments on the disregard of court rulings, signaling heightened political tensions.
Necenzurirano:
Logar's Campaign Among Most Expensive; Source of Most Funds Unknown
Anže Logar's campaign for the 2026 elections is among the most expensive, with the origin of the majority of the funds remaining unknown.
Necenzurirano:
Mahnič Attacks Constitutional Judges, SDS Ideologue Jambrek on Ignoring Rulings
Mahnič is reportedly attacking constitutional judges, while SDS ideologue Jambrek is commenting on the ignoring of court decisions.
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The ongoing controversies surrounding Boris Mijić have intensified with new revelations. Rok Snežič has reportedly renamed Mijić's company to 'Novo necenzurirano', and Mijić is now accused of having lied about his educational qualifications.
Necenzurirano:
Snežič Renamed Mijić's Company 'Novo necenzurirano' #documents
Rok Snežič renamed Boris Mijić's company to 'Novo necenzurirano', with documentation presented.
Necenzurirano:
New MP Mijić Affair: He Also Lied About His Education
MP Boris Mijić is involved in a new scandal, allegedly having lied about his educational qualifications.
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Hospitality workers are expressing significant anger over a proposed referendum concerning an emergency law, arguing that it will negatively impact their livelihoods.
Dnevnik:
Hospitality workers angry over referendum on emergency law
Hospitality workers are reportedly furious about a referendum concerning an emergency law, suggesting it impacts their livelihoods.
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Robert Golob, leader of the opposition Freedom Movement, has asserted that his former government was "on the right side of history," in response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's characterization of him as a hostile European leader.
Mladina:
Our Government Was on the Right Side of History
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob's statement, in response to Israeli PM Netanyahu calling him a hostile European leader.
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Minister of the Interior and Public Administration Franci Matoz has indicated potential job cuts within the public administration, though specific numbers remain unknown. In a separate financial matter, an influential businessman from Vipap is alleged to have moved valuable land assets shortly before the company declared bankruptcy.
Dnevnik:
Public administration: Who will lose their jobs? Matoz predicts surpluses but…
Minister Matoz forecasts potential job cuts in the public administration, but specific numbers are not yet available.
Necenzurirano:
Influential Vipap Businessman Moves Valuable Land Before Bankruptcy
A prominent businessman from Vipap is alleged to have transferred valuable land shortly before the company's bankruptcy.
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