Daily headlines - Tuesday, 11 May

DELO

Police strike ends
"First step towards unified pay system": Police officers have managed to get their wages increased, and the move is expected to trigger appetites for higher pay in other parts of the public sector. (front page, 2)

European prospects
"Balkan headaches for EU": As part of its upcoming presidency of the EU Council, Slovenia will probably will need work on resolving the Bulgarian blockade of North Macedonia's progress on its way to EU accession. (front page, 5)

Ice hockey
"Jesenice hockey players national champions": In the decisive match of the final series with the arch-rivals Olimpija Ljubljana, SIJ Acroni Jesenice prevailed in overtime with a goal by the teenager Bine Mašič to claim its 13th title of national ice hockey champions. (front page, 17)

DNEVNIK

Vaccination
"AstraZeneca again under scrutiny": The European Medicines Agency (EMA) started examining possible connections between the Guillain-Barre syndrome and the AstraZeneca vaccine. It is a rare disorder that some people get after getting infected with coronavirus. (front page, 17)

Vaccination
"How to get vaccine on wheel of fortune": The National Institute for Public Health has changed recommendations for vaccination against Covid-19, with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines being given to younger people "if the vaccine is available". (front page, 17)

FINANCE

Inspections
"Who will be returning aid, what protection is like in hospitality, how many violations there are in furlough...": A major wave of checks about who is supposed to return aid paid out under the coronavirus stimulus packages is to begin in June, the Financial Administration (FURS) has announced. (front page, 2-3)

Industrial strategy
"Goal of EU strategy is industrial being less dependent on foreign suppliers of chips, batteries and active ingredients": In the updated industrial strategy, the European Commission also proposes measures for improving the resilience of the single market. (front page, 2-3)

Banks
"Sale of NKBM: Hungarian OTP reportedly has competition": It seemed that the sale of NKBM, the second largest banking group in Slovenia, to Hungary's OTP was a done deal, but unofficial information says that the the private equity fund Apollo has been contacted by another potential buyer. (front page, 5)

VEČER

Digital technology
"Screens increase distress": Experts warn that premature and excessive exposure to computer and phone screens may negatively affect mental health of children and youths. (front page, 2-3)

Queue jumping trial ends
"UKC Ljubljana doctors acquitted of corruption charges": A high-profile case involving queue-jumping at Slovenia's largest hospital, UKC Ljubljana, ended yesterday with acquittals at the Ljubljana District Court. (front page, 21)

Tourism
"Tourism on the prowl": Slovenian tourism workers still do not know what they can expect from the summer season, which was salvaged last year with tourist vouchers as domestic tourists were exploring the beauty of their own country. (front page, 4-5)