Daily headlines - Monday, 17 May

DELO

Parliament
"Voting to show support for coalition": The National Assembly is in for two votes this week that will indicate the support for the ruling coalition. At the plenary that starts today, MPs will vote on an impeachment motion against PM Janez Janša and the dismissal of Speaker Igor Zorčič. (front page, 2)

Nurses
"They are holding up three corners": Nurses are the most numerous profession group in healthcare that is holding the system up, Health Minister Janez Poklukar said at last week's congress of nurses. (front page, 9)

Bees
"This year they cannot pick enough even for themselves": The weather has been cruel to honey bees this year, not giving them even the basic conditions for survival, Slovenian beekeeper warn ahead of World Bee Day, asking for state aid. (front page, 3)

DNEVNIK

Education during epidemic
"Assessment of education - C plus": After months of closing and opening of schools due to the epidemic, respondents in a Vox Populi poll say those who have been organising education during the epidemic deserve a medium grade. (front page, 3)

Speeding
"Municipal security to double radar capabilities": The Ljubljana municipality is in the process of purchasing two new stationary radars to join the existing 11 and the one in Tržaška Street, which is also new and already ready for use. (front page, 8)

FINANCE

Seasonal work
"Hiring seasonal workers": The season of strawberry, tomato and other fruit and vegetable picking is starting. Construction is in full swing, and the hospitality and tourism sectors are reopening, so the paper looks at the rules for hiring seasonal workers, including from abroad. (front page,

Construction project
"Builders clash over who will construct new DARS building and for how much": The motorway company DARS is to get a new building in 28 months. The lowest bid was submitted by CGP - EUR 19.5 million, which is twice as much as DARS estimated the project will cost two years ago. (front page, 4)

Medical supplies
"State ordering 12 million syringes and needles": While the interest in vaccination against Covid-19 is calming down in Slovenia and there will soon be enough vaccine for anyone interested, the National Institute for Public Health ordered 1.2 million syringes and just as many needles a few days ago and now the Commodity Reserve Agency is ordering ten times more. (front page, 6)

VEČER

Education
"Schools trusted, minister not": As a turbulent school year is coming to a close, parents assessed the efforts of schools and expressed criticism of the education minister. (front page, 3)

Assessment of government work
"Most find government unsuccessful": A record 70% of respondents in the latest public opinion poll have assessed government work as unsuccessful. (front page, 2, 3)

Vaccination
"Excellent response to vaccination": It is important to get vaccinated not only against Covid-19 but also tick-borne encephalitis. In Maribor, the response to a campaign promoting the latter with reduced prices for the shot has been excellent. (front page, 8, 9)