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President Nataša Pirc Musar has publicly acknowledged her primary mistake of not wearing a seatbelt during a recent traffic accident, a development that could allow her severely injured friend to sue the state. This admission comes amidst a broader landscape of political and financial scrutiny across the country.

Prime Minister Janez Janša's legal battles continue, with a new report indicating he is set to pay €110,000 in damages, a significant shift from previous reports of him being awarded damages. This development has been met with his claims of blame towards leftist factions. Meanwhile, Robert Golob, the leader of the opposition Freedom Movement, responded to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks by stating his former government was "on the right side of history."

New allegations of ethics breaches have emerged against key political figures, including Parliament Speaker Zoran Stevanović, who is accused of introducing a law drafted by the owner of a private clinic, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj, facing renewed scrutiny over the alleged misuse of state cars for family purposes. Further deepening the political turbulence, MP Žan Mahnič is reportedly attacking constitutional judges, while an SDS ideologue comments on the disregard of court rulings. The ongoing scandals involving Boris Mijić have seen new details, including the renaming of his company by Rok Snežič and allegations of Mijić lying about his education. In other news…

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President Admits Seatbelt Error, Friend May Sue State

President Nataša Pirc Musar has admitted her biggest mistake was not wearing a seatbelt during a recent traffic accident. This admission has opened the possibility for her severely injured friend, who was also involved in the accident, to sue the state for damages.

PM Janša to Pay Damages, Blames Leftists

Prime Minister Janez Janša is now reported to pay €110,000 in damages, a reversal from earlier reports of him being awarded damages. He attributes this situation to his political opponents on the left.

Mladina Janša Again Blames Leftists for 110,000 Euro Fine ↗

New Ethics Allegations Against Parliament Speaker and Minister

New allegations have surfaced regarding ethics breaches by high-ranking officials. Parliament Speaker Zoran Stevanović is accused of introducing legislation drafted by the owner of a private clinic. Separately, Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj faces renewed scrutiny for allegedly misusing state funds to purchase family cars.

Necenzurirano We Reveal: Stevanović Submitted a Law Written by the Owner of a Private Clinic ↗
Mladina Minister Accused of Misusing State Cars ↗
Necenzurirano Minister Cigler Kralj: We Bought a Family Car for Him at State Expense Again ↗

Political Figures Face Scrutiny Over Campaign Funds and Judicial Attacks

Anže Logar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport, has his 2026 election campaign under question for its significant expenditure and unknown sources of funding. Separately, MP Žan Mahnič is reportedly attacking constitutional judges, while a prominent SDS ideologue comments on the disregard of court rulings, signaling heightened political tensions.

Necenzurirano Logar's Campaign Among Most Expensive; Source of Most Funds Unknown ↗
Necenzurirano Mahnič Attacks Constitutional Judges, SDS Ideologue Jambrek on Ignoring Rulings ↗

Boris Mijić Scandals Deepen with Company Renaming and Education Fraud

The ongoing controversies surrounding Boris Mijić have intensified with new revelations. Rok Snežič has reportedly renamed Mijić's company to 'Novo necenzurirano', and Mijić is now accused of having lied about his educational qualifications.

Necenzurirano Snežič Renamed Mijić's Company 'Novo necenzurirano' #documents ↗
Necenzurirano New MP Mijić Affair: He Also Lied About His Education ↗

Hospitality Workers Protest Emergency Law Referendum

Hospitality workers are expressing significant anger over a proposed referendum concerning an emergency law, arguing that it will negatively impact their livelihoods.

Dnevnik Hospitality workers angry over referendum on emergency law ↗

Opposition Leader Golob Responds to Netanyahu

Robert Golob, leader of the opposition Freedom Movement, has asserted that his former government was "on the right side of history," in response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's characterization of him as a hostile European leader.

Mladina Our Government Was on the Right Side of History ↗

Public Administration Job Cuts Forecasted, Businessman Accused of…

Minister of the Interior and Public Administration Franci Matoz has indicated potential job cuts within the public administration, though specific numbers remain unknown. In a separate financial matter, an influential businessman from Vipap is alleged to have moved valuable land assets shortly before the company declared bankruptcy.