Daily headlines - Thursday, 9 December

DELO

Germany
"Immediately hitting the road for EU rule of law after swearing-in ceremony": After being sworn in, the new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will first visit Paris and then Brussels. In his oath of office, he did not use the phrase "So help me God". The closest ally he has in Slovenia is Social Democrats. (front page, page 3)

Politics
"I would change political culture": Former chairman of electricity distributor Gen-I Robert Golob is entering the political arena through a movement, announcing efforts to bring together segments of civil society. (front page, page 2)

Climbing
"Janja Garnbret's feat on the big screen too": Yesterday's pre-premiere of The Wall - Climb for Gold, a film about four climbers and their journey to the Tokyo Summer Olympics, including Slovenia's Janja Garnbret, who then went to claim the gold, was attended by the Olympic Champion herself (front page)

DNEVNIK

Ljubljana
"Janković bypassing Janša's decree": Stalls in Pogačar Square in Ljubljana have started to offer food and drinks again, as the venue falls under the scope of marketplaces and not fairs. The latter's services were restricted last week. (front page, page 8)

Construction
"MPs face illegal construction and permits": The MPs will discuss the new construction bill today. The proposed changes have raised dust as they involve amended procedures for obtaining relevant permits and knocking down illegal constructions. (front page, pages 2, 3)

FINANCE

Germany
"What can Slovenian business expect from Olaf Scholz": What can be expected from the new German coalition is a stronger shift to green and digital policies and a focus on investment. (front page, pages 2, 3)

Energy
"Superdeal for Andrej Drapal: Over EUR 1 million for NEK 2 PR": It seems that lobbyist Andrej Drapal from the Consensus company will get a EUR 1.4 million deal for public relations services for the second unit at the Krško nuclear power station. (front page, page 4)

Companies
"Polycom secures new deals worth EUR 95 million despite a slowdown in the automotive industry": Polycom, a manufacturer of thermoplastic products and tools, mainly for the car industry, is doing great despite a slowdown in the sector, as its income will grow by a quarter this year. (front page, page 11)

VEČER

Covid
"For fewer occupied beds"
The new anti-Covid drug molnupiravir is good news for Slovenia's healthcare, but it is not the key to success in the efforts to stem the epidemic. The drug is the first oral anti-viral Covid treatment. (front page, page 2)

EU prosecution
"Stay vigilant, you are not alone": The EU's chief prosecutor dedicated these words to her Slovenian colleagues, highlighting the importance of judicial independence. (front page, page 3)

Court
"Is the Novič case statute-barred or not?": The High Court heard appeals yesterday against the acquittal of Milko Novič in a murder case involving a chemistry institute boss amid questions whether the case is already statute-barred. (front page, page 13)

Air industry
"Record drop in air traffic": Slovenia saw an 83% drop in air traffic last year, an EU record, not only due to the pandemic but also because of a lack of mass tourist packages and air links. (front page, page 6)