Daily headlines - Thursday, 24 February

DELO

Digital transition
"Difficult for green Slovenia to become digital": Slovenia has ambitious plans about the green transition, but that is not the case when it comes to digital transformation, an area where ideas remain only on paper. (front page, page 8)

Energy
"Martin Novšak dismissed as well": Gen Energija director general Martin Novšak has been dismissed in a move that was expected already when Andrej Ribič, previous chairman of power grid operator Elektro Ljubljana, was dismissed. Chief financial officer Gordana Radanovič has stepped in as Gen Energija acting director. (front page)

Russia-Ukraine crisis
"Fear of new Russian steps": The West fears that Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine is not the end of Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine, a country where state of emergency was declared yesterday. (front page, page 5)

DNEVNIK

Healthcare
"Doctor's offices never again like pre-2020?": The way doctor's offices work will probably never again be like it was prior to the pandemic, as experts note that it would be sensible to retain scheduled appointments to avoid crowded waiting rooms. (front page, page 3)

Violence against women
"'I didn't report it because no one would believe me'": There is a number of reasons why women do not report violence against them, including feeling ashamed, afraid or guilty or being economically dependant on the perpetrator, show testimonies given by victims who shared their experience on the 8 March Institute website. (front page, page 9, commentary 12)

Breach of integrity
"Final findings show Počivalšek without integrity": The anti-graft watchdog has found that Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek has breached integrity law. The minister has rejected the findings, saying he has no intention to resign. (front page, page 2)

FINANCE

Tourism
"What tourism needs after Covid crisis": What tourism needs to boost its competitiveness and resilience in the wake of the Covid crisis is to capitalise on modern technologies and an increasing demand for sustainable tourism, says the paper, analysing what kind of a risk inflation poses to the sector. (front page, pages 2, 3)

Construction
"Makro 5 Gradnje to build Brdo wellness, no pick for Snow Room yet": Makro 5 Gradnje will build a wellness at Elegans Brdo Hotel, which is operated by state protocol services, in an investment worth nearly EUR 2 million. The contractor for the Snow Room has not yet been picked. (front page, page 5)

VEČER

Hospitality
"Who will cook for and wait on guests?": Following an over-arching loosening of Covid restrictions, hospitality providers are recruiting. They are looking for new hires abroad as well. (front page, page 4)

Breach of integrity
"Počivalšek breached integrity law": The anti-corruption watchdog has found that Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek has breached integrity law by favouring a particular bidder in a deal involving a purchase of ventilators at the start of the epidemic. Počivalšek claims his conscience is clear. (front page, page 2)

Care homes
"Care homes getting more expensive": Cost of living in care homes is expected to increase; according to Labour Minister Janez Cigler Kralj, the fees will rise by 2.4% on average. (front page, page 5)