Daily headlines - Friday, 12 February
Ljubljana, 12 February - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Friday, 12 February:
DELO
Coronavirus restrictions
"Colour that opens borders, schools and services": Slovenia has reached tier orange in terms of the epidemiological situation, which means that as of Monday, all schools are reopening in person, as are municipal borders, shops and services. (front page, 3-4)
Financial industry
"Reservations about payout of dividends": The financial stability committee of the Banka Slovenije central bank expects financial institutions to be very reserved when paying out dividends for 2020 due to uncertainties related to the pandemic. (front page, 9)
Tennis
"Kaja Juvan walks the walk": Slovenian tennis player Kaja Juvan has stayed true to her promise that she will take a step forward in her career by making it to the third round of the Australian Open tournament by beating Mayar Sherif of Egypt. (front page, 19)
DNEVNIK
Coronavirus restrictions
"Free until nine in the evening": As Slovenia has reached tier orange in terms of the epidemiological situation, the ban on travel between municipalities will be lifted on Monday, and all primary school students and those in the final grade of secondary school will return to in-person schooling. (front page, 3-4)
Judiciary
"Janša goes hard after Minister Kozlovič": Prime Minister Janez Janša has attacked Justice Minister Julijana Kozlovič at a coalition meeting, reproaching her for not blocking the appointment procedures for prosecutors he is not fond of. (front page, 3)
VEČER
Retirement
"They are worried about severance": Trade unions are yet to register a single case of "forced" retirement under the seventh economic stimulus package. It seems that the reason is high severance pay employees need to provide in such cases. (front page, 6)
Industry
"Magna expanding plant in Slivnica": Ground is being prepared for an expansion of the factory of the automotive giant Magna near Maribor. In addition to the existing paint shop, the company will build vehicle frame and assembly plants. (front page, 5)
Coronavirus restrictions
"Measures relaxed as country enters orange phase": As of Monday, people will again be able to move freely around the entire country as Slovenia has reached tier orange in terms of the epidemiological situation. The 9pm-6am curfew remains in place. (front page, 4-5)