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Slovenia: State asset shift, valuable gifts questioned — FrontPages.eu, August 11, 2026

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Slovenia is seeing significant developments in its political and ethical landscape. The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is reportedly taking over the state-owned company Dars, with Zdravko Počivalšek, a member of the SDS expert council and State Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, slated to appoint its new head, signaling a notable shift in the management of state assets. Adding to existing ethical concerns, a new investigation has revealed the substantial value of state-given gifts, including a €28,000 watch and €34,580 in jewelry, raising questions about their fate and management. Further ethical allegations have surfaced, including claims that Janez Cigler Kralj, the Minister of Agriculture, had his family car once again purchased with public funds, and an inquiry into the undisclosed sources of a significant portion of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport Anže Logar's costly political campaign. In a fresh political development, a recent poll suggests the Pirate party has moved ahead of the Resni.ca party, which currently holds seats in the National Assembly, indicating a potential shift in voter sentiment. Meanwhile, the country is also grappling with environmental challenges, as rivers are at minimum water levels and heatwaves are expected to persist, exacerbating water scarcity.

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A new poll indicates a significant shift in voter sentiment, with the Pirate party now ahead of the Resni.ca party. Furthermore, the ruling Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is reportedly taking control of Dars, a state-owned company, with Zdravko Počivalšek, a State Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, set to appoint its new head. Tensions with the judiciary are also evident as Žan Mahnič, a Member of the National Assembly for SDS, has attacked constitutional judges.

Mladina: Pirates Overtake Resnica in Poll

A poll suggests that the Pirate party is ahead of the Resnica party, which would not enter parliament if elections were held now.

Necenzurirano: SDS Takes Over Dars, New Chief to be Appointed by Počivalšek

A report indicates that the SDS party will take over the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (Dars) and that Počivalšek will appoint the new head, suggesting a significant political shift in the management of state assets.

Mladina: Robert Golob: 'The Story of Alleged Bribery of Resnica MPs is a Complete Lie'

The leader of the opposition, Robert Golob, vehemently denies allegations of bribery involving Resnica party members.

Mladina: What Does Stevanović Owe Russia?

This story investigates the financial or other obligations of Zoran Stevanović, President of the National Assembly, to Russia, potentially linking him to foreign influence.

Mladina: Family Ties: Father Heads Government Communications Office, Daughter in PM's…

This story highlights potential nepotism or conflicts of interest with a father leading a government office and his daughter working in the Prime Minister's cabinet.

Mladina: Budget Arithmetic for Dummies

Dr. Bogomir Kovač provides a simplified explanation of the national budget, suggesting that Janez Janša's 'new republic' cannot survive without a stable economy.

Necenzurirano: Mahnič Attacks Constitutional Judges, SDS Ideologue Jambrek on Ignoring…

The report details attacks by Žan Mahnič, a Member of the National Assembly for SDS, on constitutional judges and comments by SDS ideologue Peter Jambrek regarding the disregard of court decisions, reflecting political tensions with the judiciary.

Several new ethical and financial irregularities have come to light, including an investigation into the handling of valuable state-given gifts. There are also reports of MP Boris Mijić driving a new luxury car amidst worker scams, and concerns about undisclosed funding for Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar's political campaign. Additionally, Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj faces renewed allegations of using state funds for a family car, and questions are being raised about…

Dnevnik: State Gifts: A €28,000 Watch and €34,580 in Jewelry - What Happens to Them?

An investigation into state-given gifts reveals the significant value of items like a €28,000 watch and €34,580 in jewelry, questioning their fate and management.

Necenzurirano: MP Boris Mijić Drives New Audi Q8 Amid Worker Scams

An investigation reveals that MP Boris Mijić is driving a new Audi Q8, drawing criticism for perceived insensitivity to the plight of workers who have been defrauded, highlighting potential misuse of funds or priorities.

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

An article highlights that Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar's political campaign was one of the most costly, with the origins of a significant portion of the funding remaining undisclosed, raising concerns about transparency in political financing.

Necenzurirano: Minister Cigler Kralj's Family Car Purchased Again at State Expense

This investigative report claims that Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj's family car was once again purchased using state funds, alleging a misuse of public money for personal benefit.

Mladina: Great Swap: Budget Documents Reveal Government Priorities

Published budget documents allegedly show the Janez Janša government's priorities are for priests, drones, and barons instead of people.

Necenzurirano: Budget as ATM or Minister Cigler Kralj's Car Saga

This commentary piece questions the use of public funds, likening the budget to an 'ATM' and referencing the controversial car acquisition by Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj, suggesting mismanagement or questionable spending.

Necenzurirano: Evidence: Regulation Amended Less Than 24 Hours After Katja Kokot's Law 'Fell'

This investigative piece presents evidence that a regulation was altered very shortly after a law proposed by Katja Kokot was rejected, raising questions about the legislative process and potential manipulation.

Necenzurirano: Snežič Renamed Mijić's Company to Novo necenzurirano #documents

Documents reveal that Snežič renamed MP Boris Mijić's company to 'Novo necenzurirano', adding a layer to an ongoing investigation involving alleged fraud and business dealings.

President Nataša Pirc Musar has spoken publicly about her personal struggles following a traffic accident, humanizing her public image. This accident has reportedly escalated into a broader political confrontation, reflecting deeper societal divisions.

Mladina: President: 'I Am Not a Machine. It's Hard for Me, Very Hard.'

President Nataša Pirc Musar speaks about her personal struggles following a traffic accident, humanizing her public image.

Mladina: When a Traffic Accident Becomes a Political Dispute

A traffic accident has escalated into a political confrontation, suggesting deeper societal divisions.

Slovenia is currently facing significant environmental challenges, with rivers at minimum water levels and rainfall at only half of the long-term average. Persistent heatwaves are expected to continue until August 18th, further exacerbating the country's water scarcity issues.

Delo: Rivers at Minimum Water Level, Rainfall Only Half of Long-Term Average

Drought is not only a consequence of low rainfall but also of evaporation, with heatwaves expected to persist until August 18th, exacerbating water scarcity.

Mladina: Climate Ignorance

The article warns about the consequences of climate change, stating that summers will become hotter and drier, with insufficient time to prepare.

New details have emerged regarding a tragic mountain accident on Triglav, where a 19-year-old individual lost their life.

Dnevnik: Mountain Accident: New Details Emerge in Death of 19-Year-Old on Triglav

New details have surfaced regarding a mountain accident on Triglav where a 19-year-old tragically lost their life.

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