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Parliament debates referendums amid fraud and transparency concerns.

The National Assembly has reconvened following its parliamentary recess and is set to decide today on calling three consultative referendums. This legislative action comes as public attention remains focused on political transparency and accountability, with discussions also arising on whether the Constitutional Court could potentially halt these referendums.

In a related development, Minister of Education, Science and Youth Borut Rončević is reportedly reluctant to disclose whether he is a member of a Masonic lodge, adding a new dimension to ongoing probes into secret societies and their influence. This follows previous reports of a minister facing a secret society probe.

The country is also grappling with a fresh wave of financial misconduct allegations, including a large-scale operation where four individuals allegedly defrauded a bank of 9.8 million euros. Further investigations have uncovered a Greek apartment owned by individuals reportedly owing employees tens of thousands of euros, and allegations of Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj using state funds for a family car have also surfaced.

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New Financial Fraud and Misconduct Allegations

Several new significant financial misconduct cases have come to light, including a 9.8 million euro bank fraud, an investigation into a Greek apartment owned by individuals with employee debt, and allegations that Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj used state funds for a family car. Further reports detail efforts to secure millions from OTP bank in 'Operation Zadar' and a commentary criticizes the 'Skok law' as an attack on judicial independence amidst corruption concerns.

Presidential Ally Speaks Out Amidst Scrutiny

The best friend of President Nataša Pirc Musar, Viktorija Krivolucka, has given an interview claiming she is being used as a 'weapon' against the President, amidst ongoing scrutiny and intelligence controversies surrounding the presidential office.

Zelensky Declines Bled Invitation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declined an invitation to attend an event in Bled, with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sibiga being central figures at the conference.

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