After two years of public sector pay reform talks, the government and trade unions have agreed to spread a pay increase over three years, from 1 January 2025 to 1 January 2028. Unlike now, the lowest pay bracket will match the minimum wage, and there will be 67 pay brackets, each worth 3%, down form the current 4%.

Prime Minster Robert Golob urged the restoration of trust in the UN, particularly in the Security Council, as he oversaw a special open session of the council held under Slovenia's presidency. He condemned the unacceptable fact that last year saw a record number of civilians, humanitarian workers, and journalists killed globally.

Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh was caught speeding and using blue emergency lights in a government car on a motorway in Austria in May, and the ministry tried to avoid paying the fine, the N1 news portal reported on Wednesday. The news comes two days before the minister faces her second motion of no confidence in parliament.

Prime Minister Robert Golob assured Ukraine that Slovenia will stand by its side until peace is achieved as Slovenia chaired a torrid UN Security Council session on Tuesday marked by protests by Russia, whose conduct was condemned by the majority of the participating countries.

Prime Minister Robert Golob is set to lead an open debate in the UN Security Council today on the pressing issue of leadership for peace. The discussion, held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, will be the main event of Slovenia's presidency of the Security Council.