Daily headlines - Friday, 28 May
Ljubljana, 28 May - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Friday, 28 May:
DELO
Justice minister's resignation
"Minister gone, protesters coming": The government annulled the selection of the European delegated prosecutors, the formal argument being doubts about the integrity of the procedure. Justice Minister Lilijana Kozlovič resigned due to the decision, calling it "unfounded". (front page, 2)
Complaint against police conduct
"Complaint and criminal charges against police": A group of protesters yesterday lodged a formal complaint against police work and a criminal complaint over the conduct of police officers at protests a week ago. (front page, 2)
Protests
"Fear can be motivating": Judging by the number of appeals and invitations, today's protests are likely to attract thousands of people to the capital. (front page, 2)
Wood industry
"Investment in wood processing": The government yesterday confirmed a EUR 7.2 million subsidy for a high-tech wood processing centre in Loška Dolina planned by MBS List, which wants to become a market leader in central Europe. (front page, 15)
DNEVNIK
Justice minister's resignation
"Janša forces minister Kozlovič to resign": The government's decision to annul the selection of European delegated prosecutors was one step too far for the otherwise very patient Justice Minister Lilijana Kozlovič. She resigned yesterday. (front page, 3, 14)
Protest
"Protesters back on the streets - with reinforcements": The biggest anti-government protests to date have been announced for today, as activists are joined for the first time by trade unions. (front page, 2)
VEČER
Justice minister's resignation
"Tremor before the protest": Justice Minister Lilijana Kozlovič made good on her promise and resigned after the government decided to annul the selection of European delegated prosecutors. The opposition and the judicial profession are up in arms. (front page, 2)
Road construction
"Bridge will be closed for a year and a half": The bridge over the Drava connecting Ruše and Selnica ob Dravi will be shut down for a year and a half as it undergoes extensive renovation. Locals are wondering how come that works on a single bridge can last so long in the 21st century. (front page, 10)
Independence anniversary
"Thirty years of rising standards": Compared to 30 years ago, Slovenians spend less on food and more on transportation. Coffee at bars and tobacco have seen the steepest price rises. (front page, 4, 5)
Lent Festival
"Return of socialising with Lent Festival": The Lent Festival will take place not just from 25 June and 3 July, there will be events throughout the summer culminating with an Opera Night on 3 September. (front page, 9)