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Slovenia: Spyware probes, motorway chaos — FrontPages.eu, September 11, 2026

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A new and significant investigation is underway into the potential use of Pegasus spyware on Slovenian phones, with reports suggesting political motivations behind the surveillance and Israeli intelligence gathering data on Slovenian activists. This development raises serious concerns about privacy and political interference. Further details have emerged regarding National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović's alleged fraudulent activities, including discrepancies in signatures and conflicting accounts of his departure from the police force, adding to his previously reported legal issues and criminal past. Meanwhile, a proposed amendment to the RTVS law is set to introduce increased government control over public media, sparking concerns about media independence. Nationwide, major traffic disruptions occurred as the Primorska, Gorenjska, and Dolenjska motorways were closed due to multiple accidents. In other domestic news, political appointments are under scrutiny, and incidents of violence in a school and against a jockey have been reported.

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An extensive investigation is probing the presence and potential political use of Pegasus spyware on Slovenian phones, with an editor and journalist, Igor Božić, confirming its discovery on his device. Reports also indicate that Israeli intelligence agencies have collected data on Slovenian activists, raising concerns about surveillance and political interests.

Mladina: The Big Horse is Watching You

Investigates the presence of the Pegasus spyware across Europe, with a specific focus on whether it is being used on Slovenian phones, linking its existence to political interests.

Mladina: The Only Logical Explanation is Political Interest

An interview with Igor Božić, an editor and journalist who discovered Pegasus on his phone, discussing the implications and potential political motivations behind its use.

Mladina: Israeli Intelligence Collected Data on Slovenian Activists

Reports that Israeli intelligence agencies gathered information on Slovenian activists.

National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović is under renewed scrutiny as investigations reveal alleged fraudulent activities, including discrepancies in signatures with Boris Mijić. Further reports detail his criminal history and contradict his claims of voluntarily leaving the police force, with a court verdict suggesting a different scenario involving misconduct.

Necenzurirano: Stevanović Signs in Cyrillic, Mijić Differently Each Time

An investigation into Zoran Stevanović's and Boris Mijić's alleged fraudulent activities, focusing on discrepancies in signatures and potential exploitation of people in distress.

Mladina: Criminal Past

Details the criminal history of the President of the National Assembly, Zoran Stevanović, who has allegedly been convicted multiple times and cannot use expungement as an excuse.

Necenzurirano: Stevanović Claims Voluntary Departure from Police; Verdict Shows Otherwise

An investigative report contrasting Zoran Stevanović's claims of leaving the police force voluntarily with a court verdict that suggests a different scenario, possibly involving misconduct.

Multiple accidents have led to the closure of the Primorska motorway between Kozina and Kastelec towards Koper, causing significant traffic delays and disruptions on the Gorenjska and Dolenjska motorways as well.

Dnevnik: Accident Closes Primorska Motorway, Causing Delays on Gorenjska and Dolenjska

The Primorska motorway is closed due to an accident, leading to traffic jams on the Gorenjska and Dolenjska motorways.

24ur: Roads Closed: Primorska, Gorenjska, and Dolenjska Highways Affected by Accidents

Slovenian highways, including Primorska, Gorenjska, and Dolenjska, are experiencing closures and traffic disruptions due to accidents.

Delo: Primorska highway closed due to accident

The Primorska highway is closed between Kozina and Kastelec towards Koper. Traffic is flowing again at the Brod junction towards Jesenice.

A new amendment to the RTVS law has been introduced, which, if passed, would grant the government increased control over the public broadcaster, raising concerns about the independence of media.

Necenzurirano: RTVS Law Amendment Introduces Government Control Over Public Media

A flash news item detailing a new amendment to the RTVS law, which would grant the government increased control over the public broadcaster.

Reports indicate a former SDS Member of Parliament, previously involved in the sale of Mercator, is now associated with the 'second track' project. Additionally, Matej Lahovnik, also formerly linked with SDS, is reportedly being appointed to a state development bank, a move seen by some as a reward despite past controversies.

Necenzurirano: Former SDS MP Who Sold Mercator Joins Second Track Project

A former Member of Parliament from the SDS party, reportedly involved in the sale of Mercator, is now associated with the 'second track' project, suggesting potential political influence or benefits.

Necenzurirano: Matej Lahovnik's Return: Sent to Development Bank as Reward

Matej Lahovnik, formerly associated with SDS, is reportedly being appointed to a state development bank, a move framed as a reward despite past controversies.

In separate incidents, a student injured a classmate by pushing a desk in a fit of rage, leading to parents suing the school. Separately, a jockey has accused her coach, Robi Skazo, of violence, alleging he grabbed her by the neck.

Dnevnik: Student Pushes Desk at Classmate in Fit of Rage; Parents Sue School

A student, in a fit of anger, pushed a desk at a classmate, causing injury, prompting the parents of the injured student to sue the school.

Dnevnik: Jockey Accuses Coach Robi Skazo of Violence: 'He Grabbed Me by the Neck'

A jockey has filed a complaint against her coach, Robi Skazo, alleging he committed acts of violence against her, including grabbing her by the neck.

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