It will be cloudy with heavy rain in Slovenia on Thursday, with the possibility of storms. Less rain is expected on the coast, where a strong sirocco will blow. North-easterly winds are expected inland.

Analysing the presidential election race in Thursday's commentary, the newspaper Večer says that Milan Brglez, the joint candidate of the two largest government parties, the Freedom Movement and the SocDems, has brought a new dimension to the presidential campaign.

The government endorsed a proposal to amend the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (SSH) act that will serve as the basis for transferring the assets of the Bank Assets Management Company (BAMC) onto SSH by the end of the year.

After Health Ministry State Secretary Breda Božnik tendered her resignation last week, the government appointed Azra Herceg in her place today, effective on 1 October.

The government endorsed an updated version of the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plan on Wednesday. In light of soaring prices and climate and environmental challenges, the document's primary aim is sustainable food production and increased self-supply.

The government will address issues concerning the country's Roma population in a systemic and interdepartmental manner, it said on Wednesday after two state secretaries from the prime minister's office, Kaja Širok and Nataša Sax, met with the representatives of the Council of Roma Community in Slovenia.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) opposes proposed changes to the income tax act, which were recently endorsed by the government. It expressed concerns about the impact of this on the economy as it reiterated its support for tax relief measures.