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Officials Face Fresh Scrutiny Amid New Revelations

New details have emerged in ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and irregularities. Boris Mijić is facing scrutiny over the construction of a house post-election, a Greek apartment, and inconsistent signatures, while Minister Janez Cigler Kralj is under investigation by the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) regarding the use of a new car and driver. Further probes are examining state support for Hungarian-owned biogas plants that allegedly paid millions to Minister Franci Matoz. These developments coincide with the discovery of a hidden camera in a youth riding club locker room, raising new privacy concerns.

The political landscape remains active with opposition leader Robert Golob outlining potential strategies for a 'shadow government' against the current administration. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Janez Janša has announced plans for a public sector overhaul, even as his government faces a constitutional charge from the Svoboda and Levica parties. In the education sector, Minister Borut Rončević has offered a controversial opinion linking societal problems to the nine-year school system and "LGBT ideology".

Amidst these developments, a positive note comes from the announcement of 665 new apartments at the former Kolinska site, signaling significant urban development and investment. Separately, a stabbing incident at a gas station in Vinica also made headlines.

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Corruption and Accountability Probes

Fresh investigations are targeting Boris Mijić over the construction of a large house post-election, a Greek apartment, and inconsistent signatures. Minister Janez Cigler Kralj is under scrutiny by the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) concerning the use of a new car and driver. There are also probes into state intervention to rescue Hungarian-owned biogas plants that allegedly paid millions to Minister Franci Matoz. Additionally, recordings on an anti-corruption website are…

Surveillance and Privacy Concerns

Concerns continue regarding the presence of Pegasus spyware in Europe and its potential use on Slovenian phones, with an editor reporting its discovery on his device. Israeli intelligence services are also reported to have been collecting data on activists within Slovenia. Separately, a hidden camera was found in the locker room of a youth riding club, an incident that was allegedly hushed up.

Political Landscape and Government Actions

Opposition leader Robert Golob is outlining the "shadow government's" potential plans and counter-attacks against the current administration. Prime Minister Janez Janša has announced a public sector overhaul, while his government faces a constitutional charge from the Svoboda and Levica parties, and an interpellation against Minister Tone Kajzer from the SD party. An analyst warns that Slovenia's distancing from the EU's liberal core could jeopardize its international standing and EU funding.

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