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Referendum Vote Set, Police Actions Deemed Legal Amid New Corruption Probes

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The National Assembly has approved three consultative referendums, with voters expected to go to the polls on October 11th. This development follows ongoing debates regarding transparency and fraud concerns surrounding such public consultations.

In other significant domestic news, reports have detailed a fatal police shooting incident in Fužine, confirming the legal use of weapons by officers and explaining why warning shots and resuscitation attempts were not made. Meanwhile, new allegations of political misconduct are surfacing. Legal experts are criticizing a new law as a political attack on the independence of the prosecution and judiciary. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport Anže Logar faces scrutiny over the undisclosed sources of his campaign funding, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj is accused of again using state funds to purchase a vehicle for his family's use. The Krivolucka…

Amidst these political and social discussions, the Slovenian football club Celje has brought positive news by qualifying for the Champions League, which is expected to bring substantial financial rewards.

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National Assembly Backs Consultative Referendums

The National Assembly has voted to approve three consultative referendums, with citizens anticipated to cast their votes on October 11th.

Mladina National Assembly Supported Three Consultative Referendums ↗

Reports Detail Police Actions in Fatal Fužine Shooting

New reports have shed light on a fatal incident in Fužine, explaining why police officers did not fire a warning shot or attempt resuscitation, while another report confirms the legal use of weapons in the shooting.

New Corruption Allegations Target Political Figures

A new law is being criticized by criminal law experts as an attack on judicial independence. Investigations reveal Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar's campaign had undisclosed funding sources, and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj is accused of using state funds for a family car again. Additionally, Aleš Štrancar has violated advertising codes, and there are questions regarding Janez Janša's political debts.

Mladina Mockery of the Fight Against Corruption ↗
Necenzurirano Logar's Campaign Among the Most Expensive; Source of Most Funds Unknown ↗
Necenzurirano Minister Cigler Kralj Bought a Family Car at State Expense Again ↗
Mladina Štrancar Violated Advertising Code ↗
Mladina Is Janša Repaying Debts? ↗

Krivolucka Affair Under International Scrutiny

The Robert Lansing Institute is now investigating the Krivolucka affair, raising questions from Americans about potential access to sensitive information, while Viktorija Krivolucka herself claims to be a weapon used against President Nataša Pirc Musar.

Debates on National Identity and Youth Political Shift

An opinion piece explores whether division is a core aspect of Slovenian identity, while an analysis highlights a trend of young people moving towards right-wing political ideologies.

Rising Costs Impact Households and Heating

Families face significant expenses at the start of the school year beyond tuition, while heating pellet prices have already increased by 20% compared to the previous heating season.