Daily headlines - Thursday, 10 June

Ljubljana, 10 June - Below is a review of the headlines in Slovenian dailies for Thursday, 10 June:

DELO

Casinos
"Casinos will not survive without help": Casinos see administrative obstacles hindering cross-border travel and the 10pm cap as the main problems as they try to relaunch business. They expect the extension of government emergency aid and additional help. (front page, page 5)

US-Western Balkans
"Biden's executive order for the Balkans": US President Joe Biden has suspended entry into the country and blocked property for persons who put at risk peace, security and stability or territorial integrity of "any area or state in the Western Balkans" or jeopardise democratic processes and institutions there. (front page, page 6)

Theatre
"Borštnik goes to Jette Ostan Vejrup": The most prestigious Slovenian accolade in theatre acting has been given to Jette Ostan Vejrup, a Danish-Slovenian actress who has transcended language barriers. (front page, page 16)

Cycling
"Celje Castle the first challenge for Pogačar": The second stage of the 27th Tour of Slovenia will be a hilly challenge for cycling star Tadej Pogačar, who aims to win the race and then defend the Tour de France title. (front page, page 17)

DNEVNIK

Cycling
"Cycling in the spotlight until Sunday": The Tour of Slovenia has kicked off and there are still four more stages to go. The expected winner, Tadej Pogačar, has so far been doing well. (front page, page 18)

Ljubljana
"They'd like to make buildings taller in the city centre": Draft changes to Ljubljana's spatial plan have been unveiled with investors eyeing to make buildings in the centre taller. (front page, page 9)

Social benefits
"Assets will no longer count, only income": Under the proposed legislative changes assets would no longer affect conditions for obtaining child allowance as only income would be considered as a threshold for getting the benefit. Social work centres have welcomed the proposal. (front page, page 3)

FINANCE

Employment
"What will employment be like in Slovenia and its key markets": An employment growth is expected in Slovenia in the next three months, mostly in construction and manufacturing. (front page, pages 4, 5)

Banks
"Do you have to be angry at your bank again?": The paper explains that text messages sent by banks as one pays by card or withdraws cash from an ATM in Croatia do not mean additional fees. (front page, page 6)

Real estate
"Some 365 flats to emerge in Zelena Jama": In the Zelena Jama borough of Ljubljana, construction has begun to build a total of some 365 new flats in the coming years. (front page, page 8)

VEČER

Covid passport
"Hunting for a certificate": A Covid certificate to facilitate cross-border travel can be obtained in various ways, but they all require patience. (front page, pages 2, 3)

Cars
"Up to half a year of waiting for a new car": Car salesmen advise customers to pick a car in stock due to supply disruptions as delivery timelines are extended. (front page, page 6)

Biden administration
"US president on a European tour": US President Joe Biden is rebuilding destroyed bridges across Europe, attempting to fix the political and economic damage caused by his predecessor in seven days. (front page, page 7)

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