Daily headlines - Wednesday, 15 December

DELO

Sports
"Beating the virus and rivals": 2021 was another year of superlatives for Slovenian athletes with climber Janja Garnbret, cyclist Tadej Pogačar and the national men's basketball team bagging the top sports accolades in the country. (front page, page 19)

Taxes
"Lower taxes for higher net pay": MPs will vote today on amendments to the income tax law that would bring payroll tax reliefs, a long-awaited and necessary measure according to international organisations. Concerns have been raised about the proposal's alleged negative impact on public finances though. (front page, page 2)

Disease
"New era in medicine": Slovenia has entered a new era in medicine by introducing gene replacement therapy. The most expensive treatment in the world was used for the first time in the country yesterday. (front page, page 3)

DNEVNIK

Investigation
"Rapid tests being investigated by criminal police": Police are investigating the verification of rapid tests purchased late last year from the company Majbert Pharm on suspicion of abuse of office and misuse of budget funds. (front page, page 3)

Energy
"Electricity getting more and more costly, companies in crisis": There seems to be no end to electricity price hikes and some companies have already been forced to reduce production amid a lack of systemic solutions. (front page, 5)

Omicron
"Naked and barefoot heading towards Omicron wave": From today a booster dose will be available three months after the initial vaccination regime, however interest in booster vaccination is declining steadily despite Omicron concerns. (front page, page 2)

FINANCE

Real estate
"Real estate boom in Kranjska Gora": Properties in alpine resorts in Gorenjska are more expensive than those on the coast or in Ljubljana. Houses or flats in the ski resort Kranjska Gora are in high demand, as their prices have soared by 60-70% since 2015. (front page, pages 2, 3)

Inflation
"Answers to 12 questions on Euro inflation": Ahead of Thursday's session of the European Central Bank that will discuss a potential tightening of monetary policy, the paper says the main dilemma is whether elevated inflation rates are indeed temporary or not. (front page, pages 4, 5)

VEČER

Sports
"Thank you for the superlatives!": The Athletes of the Year were declared last evening as many feats at the Tokyo Olympics translated into awards conferred by sports reporters. (front page, pages 14, 15)

Taxes
"Employers support bill, trade unions not": Ahead of the vote in parliament on income tax changes, employers support the measure, whereas trade unions would welcome higher wages but are concerned over what they see would be a negative impact on social budgeting. (front page, page 3)

Blood donation
"UKC Maribor seeks help": Amid a critical shortage of blood supplies, the UKC Maribor hospital is urging people to donate blood. (front page, page 20)