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State claims student job fees, fuel prices jump

The government is entering the student work market. The Employment Service Agency will divert mediation fees into scholarships, which could generate €14m a year. Separately, drivers face a record fuel price increase on Tuesday.

Public broadcaster RTV Slovenia was denied a liquidity loan by Hungarian bank executives shortly after they reportedly visited Prime Minister Janez Janša. Meanwhile, the fiscal council calculated that the government's "Managerial Shield" law predominantly benefits the wealthy. In Piran, plans for a multi-million euro palace sale linked to associates of Franci Matoz have been stalled by a regulation from 1977.

Addressing parliament, Mr Janša stated that under international law, no genocide is occurring in Gaza. Elsewhere, polling suggests MP Luka Mesec may force a second round in Ljubljana's mayoral elections. In Domžale, a man was kidnapped and beaten following the theft of Kalashnikovs and cocaine.

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Student Work Market Reform and Academic Challenges

The Slovenian government is implementing a new policy to enter the student work market, directing all mediation fees towards student scholarships, which could generate 14 million euros annually. Concurrently, a separate report examines the academic journey of first-year university students, including enrollment and dropout rates.

Record Fuel Price Hike Expected

Slovenia is bracing for another significant and record-breaking increase in fuel prices, which is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday.

Political Scrutiny and Allegations Against Government and RTV

New reports highlight a fiscal council's finding that the 'Managerial Shield' intervention measures primarily benefit the wealthiest. Public broadcaster RTV Slovenia faces concerns about its weakening, with allegations emerging that Hungarian bank executives, after visiting Prime Minister Janez Janša, later denied a liquidity loan to RTV Slovenia. Furthermore, political attacks are being directed at Luka Mesec, a Member of the National Assembly, and Lojze Peterle, while the government is…

Piran Palace Investigation Deepens

The multi-million euro sale of a palace in Piran is under renewed investigation, with new details emerging about a 1977 regulation hindering development plans and all involved parties reportedly connected through Franci Matoz, the current Minister of the Interior and Public Administration.

Parliamentary Session Concludes Amidst Gaza Statement and Referendum Talks

The parliamentary session has concluded with Members of Parliament posing questions to Prime Minister Janez Janša on national issues, including his statement that there is 'no genocide in Gaza under international law.' Discussions are also ongoing regarding strategies to avoid pitfalls set by the ruling coalition for an upcoming referendum.

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