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The National Assembly has approved three consultative referendums, with voters expected to go to the polls on October 11th. This development follows ongoing debates regarding transparency and fraud concerns surrounding such public consultations. In other significant domestic news, reports have detailed a fatal police shooting incident in Fužine, confirming the legal use of weapons by officers and explaining why warning shots and resuscitation attempts were not made. Meanwhile, new allegations of political misconduct are surfacing. Legal experts are criticizing a new law as a political attack on the independence of the prosecution and judiciary. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport Anže Logar faces scrutiny over the undisclosed sources of his campaign funding, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj is accused of again using state funds to purchase a vehicle for his family's use. The Krivolucka… Amidst these political and social discussions, the Slovenian football club Celje has brought positive news by qualifying for the Champions League, which is expected to bring substantial financial rewards.

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The National Assembly has voted to approve three consultative referendums, with citizens anticipated to cast their votes on October 11th.

Mladina: National Assembly Supported Three Consultative Referendums

The Slovenian National Assembly has approved three consultative referendums, with voters expected to go to the polls on October 11th.

New reports have shed light on a fatal incident in Fužine, explaining why police officers did not fire a warning shot or attempt resuscitation, while another report confirms the legal use of weapons in the shooting.

Dnevnik: Report Reveals: Why Police Did Not Fire Warning Shots and Attempt Resuscitation

A report details the reasons behind police not firing a warning shot and not attempting resuscitation in a fatal incident on Fužine.

24ur: Report confirms: Use of weapons in Fužine shooting was legal

A report has confirmed that the police officers involved in a shooting incident in Fužine, Ljubljana, where a 25-year-old was shot after a knife attack, legally used their weapons.

A new law is being criticized by criminal law experts as an attack on judicial independence. Investigations reveal Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar's campaign had undisclosed funding sources, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj is accused of using state funds for a family car again. Additionally, Aleš Štrancar has violated advertising codes, and there are questions regarding Janez Janša's political debts.

Mladina: Mockery of the Fight Against Corruption

Professors and researchers of criminal law describe a new law as a political attack on the independence of the prosecution and judiciary.

Necenzurirano: Logar's Campaign Among the Most Expensive; Source of Most Funds Unknown

An investigation into Anže Logar's political campaign reveals it was one of the most expensive, with the origin of the majority of its funding remaining undisclosed.

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

The investigation found that Minister Cigler Kralj has once again used state funds to purchase a vehicle for his family's use.

Mladina: Štrancar Violated Advertising Code

A political figure named Štrancar has been found to have violated the advertising code with posters that have been filling public space for two years.

Mladina: Is Janša Repaying Debts?

A commentary questioning whether Janez Janša is repaying political debts, in light of Slovenia opening its doors to someone who became a symbol of controversial policies.

The Robert Lansing Institute is now investigating the Krivolucka affair, raising questions from Americans about potential access to sensitive information, while Viktorija Krivolucka herself claims to be a weapon used against President Nataša Pirc Musar.

Mladina: 'I Am Just a Weapon Used Against Nataša'

An interview with Viktorija Krivolucka, best friend of the President of the Republic, where she claims to be used as a tool against Nataša Pirc Musar.

Dnevnik: Krivolucka Affair: Americans Wonder Who Could Access Sensitive Information

The Robert Lansing Institute is investigating the Krivolucka affair, with Americans questioning potential access to sensitive information.

An opinion piece explores whether division is a core aspect of Slovenian identity, while an analysis highlights a trend of young people moving towards right-wing political ideologies.

Mladina: Divided: Perhaps Division is the Collective Identity of Slovenians

An opinion piece by Iztok Simoniti suggests that division might be a fundamental aspect of the collective identity of Slovenians.

Mladina: Young People Drifting to the Right

An analysis of the trend of young people in Slovenia moving towards right-wing political ideologies.

Families face significant expenses at the start of the school year beyond tuition, while heating pellet prices have already increased by 20% compared to the previous heating season.

Dnevnik: Will We Be Cold? Pellet Prices Already 20% Higher Than Last Heating Season

The cost of heating pellets has risen significantly, with prices already 20% higher than at the start of the previous heating season.

24ur: 'Free' school? 300 euros at the start of the year, then trips, nature school...

The article highlights the significant costs faced by Slovenian families at the beginning of the school year, with expenses beyond tuition including trips and nature schools.

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