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August 23, 2026

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A close associate of President Nataša Pirc Musar, Viktorija Krivolucka, has publicly denied involvement in intelligence activities, stating she is being used to target the President. This new development intensifies the political discourse surrounding presidential scrutiny and intelligence allegations, with Member of the National Assembly Žan Mahnič previously calling for a halt to intelligence reports to the President's Office over suspected foreign links. Meanwhile, new allegations of financial misconduct have surfaced, including an investigative report detailing 'Operation Zadar' and accusations against lawyer Andrej Rautner and the Judicial Council President regarding millions from OTP bank. Further scrutiny is placed on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour, and Sport Anže Logar concerning his campaign funding, while Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj faces claims of using state funds for a family car. Amidst the political and economic concerns, the nation celebrates significant sporting achievements. Basketball star Luka Dončić is visiting Ljubljana with the Los Angeles Lakers, while cyclist Tadej Pogačar has begun the Vuelta with a dominant performance. The Slovenian U16 women's basketball team also secured a commendable second place in Europe. However, the country is grappling with the severe impact of drought on crops, raising concerns about food shortages.

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Viktorija Krivolucka, described as the best friend of President Nataša Pirc Musar, has given interviews denying any involvement in intelligence activities and asserting she is being used as a 'weapon' against the President. This comes amid ongoing political scrutiny and intelligence allegations, with an MP previously calling for intelligence services to cease providing reports to the President's Office over suspected foreign connections.

Mladina: Interview with Viktorija Krivolucka

Viktorija Krivolucka shares her life story, friendship with the president, and denies any involvement in intelligence activities.

Mladina: 'I am just a weapon used against Nataša'

Viktorija Krivolucka, the best friend of the president, speaks out.

Fresh corruption allegations have surfaced, including an investigative report detailing 'Operation Zadar,' which claims lawyer Andrej Rautner and the president of the Judicial Council are pursuing millions from OTP bank. Additionally, the campaign funding of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour, and Sport Anže Logar is under scrutiny for its high cost and unknown sources, while Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj is accused of repeatedly using state funds to…

Necenzurirano: Operation Zadar: Rautner with the President of the Judicial Council Hunts OTP…

This investigative report details 'Operation Zadar' and alleges that Rautner, alongside the president of the Judicial Council, is pursuing millions from OTP bank.

Necenzurirano: Logar's Campaign Among the Most Expensive. Source of Most Money Unknown

This news report investigates the campaign funding of Anže Logar, highlighting that his campaign is among the most expensive and that the origin of a significant portion of the funds is unclear.

Necenzurirano: Minister Cigler Kralj Bought Us a Family Car at State Expense Again

An investigative report alleging that Minister Cigler Kralj has once again acquired a family car using state funds.

Mladina: Mockery of the fight against corruption

A piece criticizing efforts to combat corruption, featuring a man speaking at a podium in a formal setting.

Mladina: What about the Black Cube case?

The police assure that a working group has been established regarding the Black Cube case.

Opinion pieces and analyses delve into the country's political landscape, questioning whether division is a collective identity for Slovenians. Discussions include the political maneuvers of figures like Aleš Hojs, Member of the National Assembly Žan Mahnič, and Member of the European Parliament Branko Grims, with mentions of broader political themes and even alleged foreign involvement.

Necenzurirano: Welcome to Parallel Slovenia: Hojs Flees, Mahnič Trumpets, Grims Seeks Russians

This opinion piece explores a hypothetical 'parallel Slovenia' and discusses the political maneuvers and rhetoric of figures like Hojs, Mahnič, and Grims, with a mention of Russian involvement.

Mladina: Divided

The article explores whether division is the collective identity of Slovenians, with an image of a religious ceremony.

Mladina: Who will stop Mahnič?

An article questioning the political actions of Žan Mahnič, described as someone used to crossing boundaries.

Mladina: Perhaps division is the collective identity of Slovenes

An exploration of whether division defines the collective identity of the Slovenian people, with commentary from a diplomat and lawyer.

Slovenian athletes are making headlines with impressive performances. Basketball sensation Luka Dončić is visiting Ljubljana with the Los Angeles Lakers, while cycling star Tadej Pogačar has shown early dominance in the Vuelta race. The national U16 women's basketball team also achieved a notable second place in the European championship.

24ur: Dončić with Lakers Visits Ljubljana: What Will They See?

Slovenian basketball star Luka Dončić is in Ljubljana with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the article details their planned itinerary for exploring the city.

Dnevnik: Vuelta: Tadej Pogačar immediately conquered the competition

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar has demonstrated dominance in the Vuelta race, quickly outperforming his competitors.

Dnevnik: Basketball: Slovenian U16 women's team second in Europe

The Slovenian national under-16 women's basketball team has achieved second place in the European championship.

Extreme weather conditions have led to a severe drought, destroying crops and raising concerns about potential food shortages. This environmental and economic issue is expected to impact what will be available on plates this year.

Dnevnik: Drought empties fields and pantries: what won't be on our plates this year?

Extreme weather and drought are destroying crops, leading to concerns about food shortages and what will be missing from Slovenian plates this year.

Questions are being raised about the repeated replacement of healthcare leadership. Separately, an alert from rural areas highlights the issue of 'invisible women,' some of whom lack basic financial independence. Additionally, the Ministry of Education is distributing copies of the constitution and Slovenian flags to first-graders and first-year high school students.

Mladina: Cutting the Director of Juga

An article questions why political administrations repeatedly replace healthcare leadership, funded by insured individuals.

Dnevnik: Invisible women: 'Some don't even have their own bank account' - a warning…

An alert from rural areas highlighting the issue of 'invisible women,' some of whom lack basic financial independence like having their own bank account.

24ur: Constitution and Flag: Gifts for First Graders

Slovenia's Ministry of Education is distributing copies of the constitution and Slovenian flags to first-graders and first-year high school students on their first day of school.

Fuel prices across Europe are increasing, and this development is being examined for its implications on the financial well-being of Slovenian citizens.

Dnevnik: Fuel in Europe getting more expensive, what does it mean for Slovenians'…

Fuel prices are rising across Europe in July, and this article examines the implications for the wallets of Slovenian citizens.

A news piece highlights the film life and career of Milena Zupančič, suggesting a retrospective or tribute to her work.

Mladina: That's why I loved you madly

A piece on the film life of Milena Zupančič, with dates suggesting a retrospective or tribute.

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