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An influential businessman, Aleksander Jereb, is reportedly targeting a company in Bled that employs 200 people, a development that has caused concern among local residents.

In other domestic news, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec stated there is no alternative to nuclear power plants, as discussions continue on financing energy projects. Meanwhile, Ljubljana has inaugurated a new five-million-euro family park, complete with a bridge and two squares. Prime Minister Janez Janša is facing criticism for allegedly sending a congratulatory message to a criminal, with some calling it proof of an "insensitive sociopath" leading the government. Allegations of disinformation campaigns orchestrated by the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) from the Prime Minister's office, targeting political opponents like Janez M., also…

Further reports indicate that an associate of Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar has opened a new bar while the company 'Lars & Sven' is burdened with outstanding debts. Additionally, a business partner of Minister of the Interior and Public Administration Franci Matoz has successfully taken over a state housing fund. Slovenia's mortality rate is significantly above the EU average, raising concerns about the increasing accessibility of alcohol. Crime news includes Croatian authorities seizing nearly 5,500 prohibited tablets from a 73-year-old Slovenian woman at the border, a 19-year-old hiker missing on Triglav mountain, and a 37-year-old man dying from an electric shock during logging work.

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Mogul's company target sparks local concern

Influential businessman Aleksander Jereb is reportedly targeting a company in Bled that employs 200 people, leading to anxiety among local residents.

Necenzurirano On Bled, they are worried: Mogul Jereb's new target is a company with 200… ↗

Minister Vrtovec emphasizes nuclear power necessity

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec stated at the Energetika 2026 conference that there is no alternative to nuclear power plants, as discussions continue on financing energy projects and modernizing grids.

Delo Minister Vrtovec: No Alternative to Nuclear Power Plants ↗

Ljubljana inaugurates new family park

Ljubljana has opened a new five-million-euro family park, featuring a bridge and two squares, though the development has not been universally welcomed.

Dnevnik Ljubljana Gets New Family Park With Bridge and Squares for Five Million Euros ↗

Prime Minister Janša criticized for congratulating criminal

Prime Minister Janez Janša is facing criticism after allegedly sending a congratulatory message to a criminal, with one statement calling it proof of an "insensitive sociopath" leading the government. Allegations of dirty disinformation campaigns orchestrated by the SDS party from the Prime Minister's office, targeting political opponents like Janez M., also persist.

Logar associate opens bar amid company debts

An associate of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Labour, and Sport Anže Logar has opened a new bar, while the company 'Lars & Sven' is reportedly burdened with outstanding debts. Separately, a business partner of Minister of the Interior and Public Administration Franci Matoz has successfully taken over a state housing fund.

Necenzurirano Debts remain for Lars & Sven; Logar's associate opens new bar ↗
Necenzurirano His business partner takes over housing fund after Matoz's success ↗

High mortality rate linked to alcohol access

Slovenia's mortality rate is significantly above the EU average, raising concerns that increased accessibility to alcohol is a contributing factor.

Dnevnik Slovenia's High Mortality Rate Linked to Accessible Alcohol ↗

Border seizure, hiking incident, and fatal accident

Croatian authorities seized nearly 5,500 prohibited tablets from a 73-year-old Slovenian woman at the border. Separately, a 19-year-old hiker remains missing on Triglav mountain, prompting a helicopter search, and a 37-year-old man died from an electric shock during logging work.