The National Assembly has passed a revised budget for 2023, required after several government departments were reformed and new ones were added in January. While the projected budget deficit is being narrowed from EUR 3.3 billion to EUR 2.9 billion, or 4.5% of GDP, it is still considered too high by the opposition.

The government has confirmed a 6.8% increase in motorway toll for all vehicles other than lorries as of 15 June, the first toll increase in ten years. As a result, the motorway operator expects EUR 5.3 million in additional revenue this year and EUR 14.6 million next year.

An international military exercise featuring 760 participants dubbed Triglav Star 2023 started in the Gorenjska region in the north-west on Thursday. Running until early June, the eighth annual exercise will focus on mountain warfare.

The best rowers in Europe will be on Lake Bled from Thursday through Sunday for the European Rowing Championship. A total of 560 competitors from 33 countries will be vying for medals. Slovenia has sent nine Slovenian boats into the race.