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Wrong-way driver kills two and leaves child critical

A collision near Lukovica left two dead and four injured after a driver traveling in reverse on the highway struck a van. A child remains in critical condition following the crash, which has halted traffic and dominated domestic coverage.

The President of the National Council, Marko Lotrič, is facing demands to resign from his own members. The political mood is further strained as Janez Janša prepares a possible censure motion and a criminal complaint against the State Electoral Commission.

The final count of postal ballots has failed to overturn the narrowest of referendum results, confirming that the RTV contribution will not be abolished. The proposal was defeated by 50.03% of the vote, ensuring the status quo remains unchanged.

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Political Figures Under Scrutiny

Marko Lotrič, President of the National Council, faces calls for his resignation. Allegations have surfaced against Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, for seeking employment for his business partner. Prime Minister Janez Janša announced potential censure motions and criminal complaints against the State Electoral Commission. Boris Mijić, a Member of Parliament, resigned after falsely claiming to be an engineer. Health Minister Tadej Ostrc's influence is noted in…

Referendum Results Confirmed

The outcome of the closest referendum, concerning the abolition of the RTV contribution, remains unchanged after the counting of postal votes, with 50.03% voting against the abolition.

Economic Challenges Ahead for Construction Industry

The construction industry in Slovenia is bracing for a new shock, as economic signals from Germany are expected to have an impact on the country's economy.

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