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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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Pegasus Spyware Investigation and Israeli Intelligence Gathering

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 ↗
Mladina The Only Logical Explanation is Political Interest ↗
Mladina Israeli Intelligence Collected Data on Slovenian Activists ↗

National Assembly President Zoran Stevanović Faces New Allegations

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 ↗
Mladina Criminal Past ↗
Necenzurirano Stevanović Claims Voluntary Departure from Police; Verdict Shows Otherwise ↗

Motorway Closures and Traffic Disruptions Across Slovenia

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.

Government Seeks Control Over Public Media with RTVS Law Amendment

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 ↗

Political Appointments and Influence

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

School Incident and Allegations of Violence

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.