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Discussions are underway regarding a significant shift of 50,000 public sector employees to the economy, marking a potential major personnel change. This follows earlier reports of secret government plans for public sector job cuts and restructuring. Meanwhile, early voting for upcoming referendums is continuing with high public engagement. These referendums are also drawing political accusations, with the SDS party accused of gambling with the nation's future. New allegations of financial impropriety have surfaced against Member of Parliament Boris Mijić, who is accused of owning an expensive watch while allegedly lacking funds for workers. Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc is also facing further scrutiny from the anti-corruption commission (KPK) over alleged preferential deals.

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A report indicates a potential shift of 50,000 public sector employees to the economy, which would represent a significant personnel change in the country's history. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about public sector restructuring.

24ur: Who from the public sector would clean fish 8 hours a day?

A report discusses the potential shift of 50,000 public sector employees to the economy, marking a significant personnel change in Slovenia's history.

Early voting for upcoming referendums is underway, with a high turnout reported on the first day, indicating significant public engagement. The SDS party faces accusations of risking the nation's future with these referendums, while protests for dignified life, including abortion rights, are also taking place.

Mladina: Early Voting Available Today

Voters can cast their ballots at one of 99 polling stations between 7 AM and 7 PM for an upcoming referendum.

Necenzurirano: Referendums: High turnout on the first day of early voting.

A large number of people voted early on the first day of the referendums, indicating significant public engagement.

Mladina: Referendum Mania / SDS Plays with the Fate of the Country

The SDS party is accused of gambling with the nation's future in relation to a referendum.

Mladina: Protest for a Dignified Life in Ljubljana

Protesters are demanding the preservation of existing rights, specifically concerning abortion rights.

Member of Parliament Boris Mijić is facing accusations of not having funds for workers while owning an expensive luxury watch. Despite these revelations and calls for his resignation, Mijić has stated his intention to remain an MP, with the president of his party, Zoran Stevanović, indicating a lack of leverage to remove him.

Necenzurirano: MP Mijić claims he has no money for workers but wears a luxury watch worth six…

Member of Parliament Mijić is accused of not having funds for workers while owning an expensive watch, highlighting a potential financial discrepancy.

Necenzurirano: Mijič Will Not Resign, Stevanović: We Have No Leverage to Remove Him

Resnica MP Boris Mijič told local television that he has no intention of resigning as a member of the National Assembly after the revelations about corporate debts and misrepresentation of education were made public. He also explained how he and Zoran Stevanović agreed to return the 12000 euros.

Prime Minister Janez Janša is proposing increased surveillance on external borders, while his cabinet is being questioned for allegedly concealing correspondence related to the JEK 2 nuclear power plant following an international agreement with the US. Additionally, Hungarian bank executives who previously denied a loan to RTV Slovenia visited Prime Minister Janša, raising questions.

Dnevnik: Why Janša's cabinet is hiding correspondence about JEK 2?

The article questions why the Janša government would conceal correspondence related to the JEK 2 nuclear power plant, following an international agreement with the US.

Mladina: Janša Proposes Increased Border Control

Slovenian Prime Minister Janša is seeking to increase surveillance on the country's external borders, suggesting a search for an external enemy.

Necenzurirano: At Janša's visit, Hungarian bank chiefs who refused RTV loan.

Hungarian bank executives, who previously denied a loan to RTV Slovenia, visited Janez Janša, raising questions about the circumstances.

The anti-corruption commission (KPK) is actively investigating potential preferential treatment in deals involving Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc.

Necenzurirano: Friendly deals of the Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc under the KPK's microscope.

The anti-corruption commission (KPK) is investigating potential preferential treatment in deals involving Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc.

Education reform, announced by Minister of Education, Science and Youth Borut Rončević, is being criticized as a diversionary tactic to facilitate the privatization of the education sector. These concerns are echoed by student protests, which are said to reflect youth anxieties about their future prospects.

Mladina: Education Reform as a Smokescreen for Privatization

The education reform announced by Minister Borut Rončević is described as a diversionary tactic to facilitate the planned privatization of the education sector.

Mladina: Student Protests Reflect Youth Fear of the Future

Student protests indicate that young people are fearful about their future prospects.

Reports indicate the presence of climate change deniers within the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) and the state council, raising questions about how these institutions are addressing such claims.

Delo: Climate Deniers at IJS and State Council: How Do Institutions Defend Themselves?

Climate change deniers are reportedly present at the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) and within the state council, with the article examining how these institutions address such claims, mentioning Donald Trump's administration and an Israeli astrophysicist.

The government is set to provide state guarantees totaling 252 million euros to support the construction of a parallel left track for the Divača–Koper railway line.

Dnevnik: State to guarantee 252 million euros for Divača-Koper railway's second track

The government will provide state guarantees of 252 million euros for the construction of a parallel left track for the Divača–Koper railway line.

Western parts of the country experienced heavy downpours due to a cold front, with nearly 100 millimeters of rain recorded in Otlica.

24ur: Heavy downpours hit the west, nearly 100 millimeters of rain at Otlica

A cold front brought strong downpours to western Slovenia, with nearly 100 millimeters of rain recorded at Otlica.

A statement suggests that right-wing individuals in the country place a higher value on Slovenians compared to immigrants.

Mladina: For Right-Wingers, Slovenians Are Worth More Than Immigrants

A statement suggesting that right-wing individuals value Slovenians more than immigrants.

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