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Police leave unified pay system for significant raises

Slovenian police officers are slated to exit the unified public employee pay system in December, with new legislation anticipated to substantially increase their basic salaries. This development follows an announcement from Franci Matoz, the Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, regarding a shift to a career-based salary system for the police force.

In other domestic news, new political candidacies have emerged, including Silva Predalič, former partner of Prime Minister Janez Janša, and his son, Žan Janša, who are reportedly running on separate lists. Allegations of a conflict of interest have also surfaced in the municipality of Brezovica, where a mother leads the administration while her son allegedly receives business contracts.

Meanwhile, the investigation into the recent industrial zone fire in Logatec is expected to be complex and lengthy, and a British company has expressed interest in establishing a data center in Slovenia. Concerns about the urgency of cancer treatment were highlighted by Erik Brecelj, an abdominal surgeon at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana and Chair of the Strategic Council for Healthcare.

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Police to leave unified public employee pay system

Slovenian police officers are set to exit the unified public employee pay system in December, with Interior Minister Franci Matoz announcing that their salaries will be regulated by a new law on the career system. This change is expected to significantly increase their basic salaries.

Political candidacies involve Janša's former partner and son

New political candidacies have emerged, including Silva Predalič, former partner of Prime Minister Janez Janša, and his son, Žan Janša, who are reportedly running on separate lists. Their candidacies suggest potential shifts in political alliances or rivalries involving figures connected to the long-time leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS).

Alleged conflict of interest in Brezovica municipality

A potential conflict of interest and nepotism has been reported in the municipality of Brezovica, where a mother is leading the municipal administration while her son is allegedly receiving business contracts.

Debate over civil society's role in referendum campaigns

Questions are being raised about the ruling coalition's motives for potentially wanting to prevent civil society organizations, such as the Institute 8th of March, from participating in referendum campaigns. Critics suggest this move could be an attempt to suppress public participation, drawing comparisons to practices in Russia and Hungary. Dr. Bogomir Kovač, a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Ljubljana, commented on the "misconceptions" of the Janez Janša…

Logatec industrial zone fire investigation to be complex

The investigation into the cause of the fire that recently broke out in an industrial zone in Logatec is expected to be challenging and time-consuming. Emergency services remain active at the scene, though the fire has been contained.

British company interested in building data center in Slovenia

The Ministry of Economy is observing interest from both domestic and foreign investors, including a British company, in a potential data center project in Talum.

Mountain rescuers save hiker misled by app

For the second time in a few days, mountain rescuers were called into action to save a hiker who became lost after relying on an unsuitable navigation application.

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