Daily headlines - Tuesday, 25 January

DELO

Ukraine
"Slovenian diplomats remain in Kyiv": Tensions between Russia, the US and NATO allies have escalated due to the prospect of aggression on Ukraine. The Americans counted on talks with Russia last week, this week they are evacuating diplomatic staff from Kyiv and deploying military reinforcements. (front page, 5)

Election
"KUL coalition not giving up on PM-designate post yet": The centre-left KUL coalition does not look like it is willing to give Robert Golob the PM-designate position in advance. The parties have invited him for talks next week. (front page, 2)

Mountain accidents
"Slippers not appropriate for mountains": There have been 41 accidents in Slovenian mountains this year in which nine people have been killed. The Mountain Rescue Service warned yesterday that the conditions in the mountains remain very dangerous. (front page, 4)

DNEVNIK

Vaccination death
"Medical Chamber clears Poklukar": The Medical Chamber has cleared Janez Poklukar over the vaccination death of a 20-year-old woman by declaring that he did not breach ethics rules in issuing a vaccination decree that was not in line with the recommendations of medical professionals. (front page)

Ljubljana land deals
"Did Giposs get its hands on Šiška plots in a controversial way?": While the municipality wants to settle a decade-old lawsuit with a company which owns land in the Šiška 6 neighbourhood, local residents are against a settlement since it could entail construction of new apartment blocks on what are now greens. (front page, 8)

FINANCE

Austrian FDI in Slovenia
"Still too much bureaucracy, labour legislation off-putting as well": The results of the annual survey among majority Austrian-owned companies in Slovenia show signs of optimism, but they also reveal where the problems are. (front page, 2, 3)

Wages
"One in four got a Christmas bonus last year": Statistics Office data show one in four employees got a Christmas bonus last year, averaging just under EUR 800. (front page, 4)

Marles acquisition
"Dutch fund Invera buys majority stake in Marles Hiše": The Dutch private equity fund manager Invega has acquired a majority stake in Marles Hiše, a large maker of prefab houses. (front page, 10, 11)

VEČER

Election
"Golob will take over Z.Dej party": Robert Golob, the former chairman of Gen-I, announced yesterday he will take over the Z.Dej party. He also send out the message that the operation of Gen-I would serve as the basis for his future political action. (front page, 2, 3)

Olympics
"Hitting Chinese snow in the Dolomite": Snowboarder Tim Mastnak will join the German team for the final preparations before the Olympic Games. (front page, 15)