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Slovenia: Slovenian Watergate investigation heads to court — FrontPages.eu, October 01, 2026

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A judicial investigation has opened into what local reports are calling a Slovenian Watergate, focusing on Damjan Žugelj and associates of the SDS party. Simultaneously, the Financial Administration is investigating the private company of MP Boris Mijič for suspected VAT fraud. The government faces familiar accusations of attempting to subordinate independent media and using parliamentary committees to settle scores with opponents. While Prime Minister Janez Janša has been accused of threatening the jobs of 50,000 public employees, he has found the budget to expand his own personal staff.

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A judicial investigation, dubbed "Slovenian Watergate," has begun into Damjan Žugelj and associates from the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS). Separately, the Financial Administration (Furs) is investigating the company of Member of Parliament Boris Mijič on suspicion of VAT fraud, deepening the existing scrutiny over political corruption.

Necenzurirano: Slovenian Watergate: Damjan Žugelj and SDS associates face court investigation

Damjan Žugelj and associates from the SDS party are facing a judicial investigation in what is being called the "Slovenian Watergate."

Necenzurirano: Furs investigates MP Boris Mijič's company for suspected VAT fraud

Slovenia's Financial Administration (Furs) is investigating the company of MP Boris Mijič on suspicion of VAT fraud.

Reports accuse Prime Minister Janez Janša's government of threatening public employees and attempting to subordinate independent media. Allegations include a visit by Hungarian bank bosses to Janša shortly before RTV Slovenija was denied a loan. Concerns are raised about the unchecked power of parliamentary investigative committees and a "political showdown" with the prosecution, with Anže Logar's 'Skok' initiative being criticized as an attack on the prosecution.

Mladina: Unlimited Power of Politics

The article argues that the unchecked power of investigative committees in parliament represents a deliberate and systematic confrontation with political opponents.

Mladina: Jure Trampuš: 'Media must remain independent'

The opposition accuses the government of Prime Minister Janez Janša of attempting to subordinate independent media outlets.

Mladina: Janša Threatens 50,000 Public Employees While Expanding His Own Team

Prime Minister Janez Janša is reported to be threatening public employees while simultaneously increasing the size of his personal staff.

Mladina: Political Showdown with the Prosecution

The start of judicial reform is discussed, noting its necessity for improvement but also warning of impending politicization.

Mladina: Column: The Dark Side of Public Media

This column focuses on negative aspects concerning public media, likely in relation to the RTV SLO referendum.

Necenzurirano: Logar's 'Skok' is a deception, an attack on the prosecution from Orbán's…

The article criticizes Anže Logar's 'Skok' initiative, labeling it a deceptive maneuver and an attack on the prosecution, reminiscent of tactics used in Hungary.

Necenzurirano: Hungarian bank bosses visited Janša shortly before RTV denied loan

Heads of a Hungarian bank, which later denied a loan to RTV Slovenija, visited Janez Janša.

A new school reform is being implemented that will see students guided by professionals from diverse fields, including a theologian, a mayor, a television host, and an agricultural economist.

Dnevnik: School Reform: Schools to be guided by a theologian, mayor, TV host, and…

Schools are implementing a reform that will see students guided by professionals from diverse fields, including a theologian, a mayor, a television host, and an agricultural economist.

A prominent story questions whether the public is being misled by an upcoming referendum, suggesting that the right-wing offers no clear solutions for managing a social state and advocating for private spaces free from state interference.

Mladina: Referendum: Are You Being Led Astray?

The main story questions whether the public is being misled by a referendum, suggesting the right-wing offers no answers for managing a social state. It also implies homes are private spaces where the state should not interfere.

The Social Democrats are preparing for a statutory congress where the leadership of Matjaž Han could be challenged by Matjaž Nemec. Concurrently, a competitive mayoral race is unfolding in Maribor, with political parties seeking candidates from nearby municipalities.

Delo: The Hour of Truth for Matjaž Han: Will Local Elections Come?

A statutory congress scheduled for early next year will precede the party's most significant electoral congress. The question arises whether Matjaž Han will be challenged by Matjaž Nemec.

Dnevnik: Maribor Mayoral Race: Parties find candidates in neighboring municipalities

A competitive race has opened for the mayor's office in Maribor, with political parties sourcing candidates from nearby towns.

Slovenia is at a critical juncture, facing significant future challenges, as new leadership teams are set to take over at both the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (SDH) and Telekom Slovenije.

Delo: Slovenia at a Crossroads: Becomes One of the Key Questions of the Decade

The article discusses Slovenia's current position and future challenges.

Dnevnik: Personnel Changes: New leadership at SDH and Telekom Slovenije

Both the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (SDH) and Telekom Slovenije are undergoing significant leadership changes with new management teams set to take over.

Reports highlight infringements on the basic rights experienced by foreign workers in the country, raising concerns about their treatment.

Mladina: Attacks on the Fundamental Rights of Foreign Workers

This story reports on the infringement of basic rights experienced by foreign workers.

A violent offender has received a longer prison sentence, with his previous obsession with the judge having subsided. Separately, the body of a man was discovered in the Krka River.

Dnevnik: Sentencing: Abuser will spend longer in prison, his infatuation with the judge…

A violent offender has received a longer prison sentence, with his previous obsession with the judge having subsided.

Dnevnik: The body of a man was found in Krka River

The body of a man was discovered in the Krka River.

There is a growing number of students requiring special educational support, and parents are struggling to find adequate assistance.

Dnevnik: Education and Training: Increasing numbers of students with special needs…

There is a growing number of students requiring special educational support, and parents are struggling to find adequate assistance.

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