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Mladina

Visit site ↗ October 09, 2026

The Mladina front page highlights upcoming elections and potential government overreach into justice and citizen privacy. It also features articles on health policy changes regarding alcohol and tobacco, an interview with activist Nika Kovač, and various opinion pieces on politics, society, and…

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The next prize ↗

Front page lead

The government plans to reform the judiciary, which will not only alter court procedures but also severely infringe on citizens' privacy, including their phone communications.

Drink and smoke! ↗

Health Minister Ostrc aims to accelerate the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products through a law that appears to have been externally imposed.

Kosovo, out! ↗

This story likely discusses the situation in Kosovo and potential policy implications.

Who drinks and who pays? ↗

This article examines the financial responsibilities and consumption patterns related to certain policies or societal issues.

Hey, will I have to go to the army? ↗

This piece addresses concerns or discussions about mandatory military service.

The ideology of schnapps ↗

This article delves into the concept of the public sector, which politicians often discuss and threaten to reduce.

Our crusaders ↗

Government demographic expert Aleš Primc has hung a crucifix at the ministry.

The right man in the right place ↗

This article likely discusses an individual in a position of authority or significance.

Voters want to be heard, seen, and respected ↗

This headline suggests a focus on citizen engagement and democratic participation.

What is wrong with the judiciary? ↗

This article critically examines the issues and problems within the judicial system.

Secret agreement ↗

This story pertains to a confidential pact or arrangement.

Help Mijič! ↗

We can be proud of MP Boris Mijič, who, despite likely membership in the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly, still doesn't know what it is.

The more options you have, the harder it is to know which to choose ↗

Oliver Lovrenski, a renowned Norwegian author of the younger generation, discusses finding meaning, growing up, social media, Croatia, Ljubljana, and Norwegian Kebab.

Norwegians, Slovenians, and elections ↗

This article compares or contrasts the electoral processes or political situations in Norway and Slovenia.

NGOs demand investigation into espionage ↗

Non-governmental organizations are calling for an official inquiry into alleged espionage activities.

Nice words are golden ↗

This piece likely explores the power and significance of language in communication and public discourse.

"I believe friendship is the foundation of every revolution" ↗

An interview with Nika Kovač, director of the Institute 8th of March.

What is in this head? ↗

This column likely offers a personal reflection or analysis of thoughts and ideas.

How they paint nothing for us ↗

This opinion piece discusses the selection of topics and media reporting, likely criticizing how certain narratives are constructed.

The people's literacy ↗

This column, subtitled '(Likbez in reverse gear)', discusses the process of de-education or simplification of the populace.

In an emotional trap ↗

Slovenia is heading to elections for the first time since Janez Janša's government took office, and the ruling party is likely to win. This does not indicate strong support for Janša's policies but rather the effectiveness of emotional manipulation, which is now commonplace.

Balkan tavern ↗

Slovenia lacks a robust institutional separation between political changes of power and the management of state companies and institutions.

Dehumanization ↗

This column asks why Nazis suddenly succeeded, answering that they managed to ignite the public's desire for revenge, reckoning with opponents, and brutal punishment of dissenters.