Daily headlines - Wednesday, 29 December

DELO

Public spending
"Biggest public spending in the country's history": Economic activity is expected to increase in 2022 on the pre-Covid levels amid a record public spending. (front page, pages 3, 8)

Election
"Potential of LDS brand": The opposition SAB and a new party emerging around Speaker Igor Zorčič are eyeing the brand of the once highly popular party LDS and the benefits this would bring for them ahead of the 2022 general election. (front page, page 2)

Cross-skiing
"Anamarija Lampič makes podium for the 3rd time in a row": Cross-country skier Anamarija Lampič finished third in the women's World Cup sprint in what was her third podium this season so far. (front page, page 18)

DNEVNIK

Ski resorts
"Blocking tickets getting on skiers' nerves": Ski resorts have temporarily withdrawn season tickets to step up verification of Covid passes and avoid paying any Covid infraction fines. (front page, page 5)

Azerbaijani scandal
"NBI with zero evidence against Jelinčič's Ukana": The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has found no evidence that would confirm suspicions of bribery involving Zmago Jelinčič, the SNS leader, and Azerbaijan. (front page, page 3)

Vaccination
"Calculations confirm effectiveness of vaccination": Fresh data from France and the UK show that the unvaccinated risk a much more severe Covid-19 than those vaccinated against the virus. A booster reduces the risk of death by 29 to 43 times. (front page, page 2)

FINANCE

Taxes
"VAT changes in companies and international environment": The paper lists all VAT-related changes that will enter into effect in 2022 as well as scans the potential new tax laws. (front page, pages 2, 3)

Self-employed
"Self-employed contributions will be higher. Why and how much?": The paper has prepared a hypothetical estimate of how much the self-employed will be paying in contributions in 2022. Exact figures will be known in February. (front page, page 5)

Stimulus measures
"Advice on how to get new aid": The new EUR 280 million Covid relief package brings a number of bonuses and rights that the paper presents in more detail. (front page, page 6)

VEČER

Expressway project
"A long list of irregularities": The Court of Audit has found a number of irregularities in the management of the the Third Development Axis expressway project for the 2015-2020 period, concurring with civil initiatives when it comes to the main accusations. (front page, page 5)

RTV Slovenija
"Coalition firmly towards RTV Slovenija": The list of newly-appointed members of RTV Slovenija's programming council and supervisory board is proof that the coalition wants to subjugate the public broadcaster. (front page, page 4)

Holiday season
"Farewell to magical December": The festive season has been marked by Covid restrictions, however Maribor has seen a large number of visitors this month. Hospitality providers see this December as a catastrophe. (front page, page 20)